Carola Kenngott
About Carola Kenngott
Carola Kenngott serves as the Head of Country Capacity Strengthening at the World Food Programme, focusing on social protection, school feeding, and emergency preparedness. She has extensive experience in international development, having previously worked with the United Nations Development Programme and the World Food Programme in various capacities.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Carola Kenngott serves as the Head of Country Capacity Strengthening at the World Food Programme (WFP) since 2022. In this role, she focuses on social protection, school feeding, and emergency preparedness initiatives. Her work is centered in Nairobi County, Kenya, where she leads efforts to enhance the capacity of local systems to address food security and social welfare challenges.
Previous Experience at United Nations Development Programme
Prior to her current position, Carola Kenngott worked at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a Programme Analyst from 2011 to 2014. During her three years in New York City, she specialized in aid effectiveness, capacity strengthening, and South-South cooperation, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving development outcomes.
Experience at World Food Programme
Carola Kenngott was the WFP Global Coordinator for South-South and Triangular Cooperation from 2014 to 2023. In this nine-year role based in Nairobi, Kenya, she managed partnerships aimed at promoting sustainable development through collaborative efforts among countries, enhancing knowledge sharing and resource mobilization.
Educational Background
Carola Kenngott has a strong academic background, having studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she earned a Master's degree in Environment and Development from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she completed the Leadership Development Programme at Harvard Business School, further enhancing her leadership skills and strategic thinking capabilities.
Expertise in Sustainable Development
Carola Kenngott possesses expertise in managing partnerships for sustainable development. Her focus areas include social protection, school feeding programs, and emergency preparedness, reflecting her commitment to addressing food security and enhancing the resilience of communities in need.