Abubaker Ahmed
Head of Disaster Risk Reduction (Drr) @World Food Programme
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Disaster Risk Reduction (Drr) @World Food Programme
Cox’s Bazar, BD
Led and managed the FFA/DRR operations team to ensure effective business continuity and resource management. • Monitored budget utilization and resource allocation, ensuring timely implementation of workplans and quality reporting. • Conducted spot check visits for program monitoring and on-job training, enhancing team performance and adherence to guidelines.
EDUCATION
Univeristy of Zalingei
Master's degree
Omdurman Islamic University
Bachelor of Arts
Arizona State University
Mandela, Washington Fellowship, Public Relations/Image Management
ABOUT ABUBAKER AHMED
Senior international humanitarian professional with over 21 years of experience leading large scale programmes across Sudan, Zimbabwe, Egypt, and Bangladesh, with a strong focus on resilience, climate adaptation, DRR, and cash based assistance.I have held senior leadership roles with WFP and CARE, managing complex operations for refugees, IDPs, and vulnerable host communities in emergency, protracted, and development contexts.Core areas of expertise include:• Strategic leadership of resilience, DRR, climate smart agriculture, and livelihoods programmes• Management of multi donor portfolios including World Bank, EU, BHA, FCDO, BMZ, and SAFE+2• Oversight of cash based transfers, social protection, and shock responsive systems• Strong government, UN, NGO, and donor coordination• Accountability, protection mainstreaming, and age and disability inclusionCurrently leading WFP’s Resilience portfolio in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, with interest in senior programme, resilience, climate, or strategic leadership roles.Fluent in English and Arabic, with basic knowledge of French.
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