Distribution Manager, Middle East & North Africa

Responsibilities:

• Respond within four (4) hours notice to a disaster area to act as Distribution Unit Manager, managing relief operations on the ground, or in rare cases, remotely.
• Lead and manage field teams specializing in distribution systems, mapping needs and deliveries, and meal allocation.
• Design and implement response strategies in the field that are adaptable and robust enough to function in high-stress, dynamic environments affected by natural disasters or conflicts.
• Recruit, onboard, train and manage distribution teams, including local hires and Corps members in the field.
• Provide regular updates on operations to the Response Director to ensure ongoing, transparent information sharing across the organization.

Requirements:

• Ability to spend up to 70% of the time in the field.
• Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport or be willing to relocate.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to remote and potentially hazardous locations within four hours notice.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent preferred, or 5+ years of experience in management roles.
• Experience leading, training, and coaching large teams in challenging and rapidly changing environments.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages relevant to common disaster or conflict zones is highly desirable (Arabic, French, Turkish).

Benefits:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation.
• Global Impact: Your work will have a direct impact on building a diverse and talented global team.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

About the Company: World Central Kitchen is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. We build resilient food systems with locally led solutions.