Monika Oltarzewska
About Monika Oltarzewska
Monika Oltarzewska is a Logistics Cluster Officer at the World Food Programme, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Master's degree in International Relations and Development Cooperation and has extensive experience in logistics and finance within humanitarian organizations.
Work at World Food Programme
Monika Oltarzewska currently serves as a Logistics Cluster Officer at the World Food Programme (WFP), a position she has held since 2022. She has a significant history with WFP, having worked in various roles since 2012. Her previous positions include Finance Assistant, Consignment Tracking Officer for the Ebola Response, Head of Logistics, and Logistics Officer. She has contributed to operations in multiple countries, including Italy, Liberia, and Afghanistan. Additionally, she has been involved in emergency logistics operations, such as her role as Head of Logistics for Cyclone Emergency in Mozambique since 2019.
Education and Expertise
Monika Oltarzewska has a strong academic background in international relations and development cooperation. She earned a Master's degree from Università per Stranieri di Perugia. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and another Bachelor's degree in Teaching Italian Language and Culture from Università per Stranieri di Perugia. She also completed a Certificate in Leadership Principles from Harvard Business School Online in 2019, enhancing her leadership skills relevant to her roles in logistics and humanitarian response.
Background
Monika Oltarzewska has extensive experience in logistics and humanitarian operations, particularly within the World Food Programme. Her career spans over a decade, during which she has taken on various roles that have allowed her to develop expertise in logistics management in emergency situations. Her work has taken her to diverse locations, including Central African Republic, Mozambique, and Djibouti, where she has managed logistics operations in challenging environments.
Achievements
Throughout her career at the World Food Programme and the World Health Organization, Monika Oltarzewska has played a key role in logistics management during critical humanitarian responses. Her involvement in the Ebola Response as a Consignment Tracking Officer and her leadership in logistics during emergencies, such as the Cyclone Emergency in Mozambique, highlight her contributions to effective logistics operations in crisis situations. Her educational qualifications further support her capability in managing complex logistics challenges.