Disaster Risk Financing Specialist

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) in Cambodia is seeking a Disaster Risk Financing Specialist to support the implementation of its Country Strategic Plan 2024‑2028. The specialist will work from the WFP Cambodia Country Office in Phnom Penh, providing technical expertise on financing mechanisms that mitigate the impact of disasters and climate‑related shocks.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and develop financing solutions for disaster risk reduction and response in alignment with national social protection strategies.
• Support the design, implementation and monitoring of risk financing instruments, including insurance, contingency funds and credit lines.
• Provide technical advice to government partners and WFP teams on integrating financing mechanisms into humanitarian‑development programmes.
• Prepare evidence‑based policy briefs, reports and recommendations for senior management and donors.
• Contribute to capacity‑building activities for local stakeholders on risk financing concepts.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in economics, finance, public policy, disaster risk management or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in disaster risk financing, insurance, or social protection, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• Demonstrated ability to work with government agencies, donors and multilateral partners.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to life‑saving programmes in a leading UN agency.
• Exposure to multi‑sectoral work across humanitarian and development fields.
• Professional development through training and mentorship within the WFP network.