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Kiganzi Nyakato

Deputy Head Of Programme at World Food Programme
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Kiganzi Nyakato is a seasoned international development professional with expertise in policy analysis, research, and program management, holding a Master's in Humanitarian Assistance from Tufts University and a Bachelor's in Topographic Science and GIS from the University of Glasgow.
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Location
Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan, SS
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency
Skills
  • Policy Analysis
  • Research
  • International Relations
  • Policy
  • Program Management
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Kiganzi Nyakato is a seasoned humanitarian leader with expertise in international development, policy analysis, and program management. With a Master's degree in Humanitarian Assistance from Tufts University, Nyakato has honed his skills in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, particularly in Africa. Proficient in English and French, he has worked with top organizations, including the World Food Programme, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and WFP South Sudan, where he led teams to support vulnerable populations and build resilience in crisis-affected areas.

Credentials

  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
    Coursera Course Certificates
    Sep, 2016
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • World Food Programme
    • Deputy Head Of Programme

  • WFP South Sudan
    • Deputy Head of Programme
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Head of Emergencies Unit
      • Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

      Leading a team of experienced emergency response programme officers to anticipate and response to new and emerging needs. Via rapid response teams in extremely remote areas and supporting 15 field offices across the country. Also working on transitions, support to returnees and local capacity development.

  • World Food Programme
    • Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi
    • Head of Sub Office
      • Aug 2017 - Jul 2021
      • Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

      Leading a large team to work with district authorities, other partners to build household, community resilience and restore dignity to the lives of the most vulnerable. Close to 1 million people supported across ten districts with FFA, School Feeding (home grown school feeding model), >50 hybrid school feeding and resilience sites, supplementary feeding, SAMS and innovative partnerships.

  • UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Humanitarian Affairs Officer
      • Dec 2013 - Jun 2017
      • Nairobi, Kenya

      2013-2015: Humanitarian reporting in eastern and Horn of Africa regions, particularly regarding food security and vulnerability; analysis of government capacity and status to prepare and respond to man made or natural shocks. 2015-2017: Emergency preparedness and response officer from 2014-2017; led three missions to Uganda and Swaziland to support UNCT emergency preparedness for drought/flood response. Acted as Regional UN OCHA food security and vulnerability analysis focal point for IGAD.

  • World Food Programme
    • Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Liberia
    • Programme Officer
      • Jan 2001 - Dec 2013
      • Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Liberia

      Food security and vulnerability analysis, technical field support and coordination, school feeding programming, policy issues, Protection and gender, Government relations, partnerships.

Education

  • 2001 - 2002
    Tufts University
    Masters in Humanitarian Assistance (MAHA), International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, Customary law, the UN
  • 1993 - 1995
    University of Glasgow
    Bachelors of Science, Topographic Science GIS
  • 1990 - 1993
    Makerere University
    Bachelors of Science, Chemistry, Geology

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