Kurt Burja
About Kurt Burja
Kurt Burja is a Programme Policy Officer at the World Food Programme, where he has worked since 2018 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He has extensive experience in vulnerability analysis and mapping, having held various roles within the World Food Programme and previously served as a Leland Fellow at the Congressional Hunger Center.
Work at World Food Programme
Kurt Burja has held multiple positions at the World Food Programme (WFP). He currently serves as a Programme Policy Officer in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a role he has occupied since 2018. Prior to this, he worked as a Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) Officer in Rome, Italy, for one year from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles at WFP include serving as the Head of the VAM & Monitoring and Evaluation Unit in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 2013 to 2017, and in Phnom Penh from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Consultant focusing on Nutrition and VAM in Phnom Penh from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Kurt Burja studied at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in public health, nutrition, and vulnerability analysis. This knowledge has been applied throughout his career in various roles, particularly in the context of food security and program policy.
Background
Kurt Burja began his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal from 2001 to 2004. He then transitioned to the Congressional Hunger Center as a Leland Fellow, where he worked in Cambodia from 2007 to 2009. His experiences in these roles contributed to his understanding of food security issues and shaped his subsequent work at the World Food Programme.
Professional Experience
Kurt Burja has extensive professional experience in vulnerability analysis and mapping, particularly within the context of food security. His roles at the World Food Programme have included leadership positions in both Nepal and Cambodia, where he focused on monitoring and evaluation strategies. His work has involved assessing vulnerabilities and developing policies to address food insecurity.