IT EPR Volunteer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

8 June 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)

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ABOUT WFP

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

• Contract type: Volunteer - Unpaid
• Age required: Minimum 18 years old
• Duration of contract: 2 - 3 Months
• Job Title: WFP Volunteer – TEC Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR)
• Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt (Regional Office – MENAEERO)

Objective:

The WFP Volunteer will support the regional TEC EPR function in improving emergency preparedness, data circulation, collection, tracking, and coordination with Country Offices. They will work closely under direct supervision to contribute to ongoing initiatives and capacity-building activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Regional TEC EPR Officer, the volunteer will:

• Support data circulation, collection, tracking, and consolidation related to IT emergency preparedness across the MENAEE region.
• Assist in preparing reports, dashboard feeds, and tracking sheets (e.g., compliance, risks, readiness status).
• Contribute to organizing regional activities such as Simulation Exercises (SimEx)
• Help maintain documentation (guidelines, SOPs, contact lists, inventories)
• Support coordination with TEC colleagues and Country Offices (follow-ups, updates, basic communication).
• Assist in research on new IT tools or solutions relevant to emergency response.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for TEC EPR activities.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Expected Deliverables:

• Updated tracking sheets / basic dashboards
• Organized documentation repository
• Support regional activities (e.g., SimEx, Risk & Compliance, awareness session, questionnaire)
• Short summary reports or inputs as requested

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate (final year) or recent graduate in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, engineering, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft O365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Interest in humanitarian work and emergency response

Language requirements: English is a must.

Competencies:

• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to work in a structured and supervised environment
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability and respect for confidentiality

Supervision & Learning

• The volunteer will report directly to the Regional TEC EPR Officer
• Regular guidance, coaching, and feedback will be provided
• The assignment aims to build practical experience in IT emergency preparedness within WFP

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.