Robin Vikström
About Robin Vikström
Robin Vikström is a Program Policy Officer specializing in Climate Change and Resilience at the World Food Programme in Harare, Zimbabwe. He has a diverse background in policy and education, having worked with various organizations including the Swedish Migration Agency and the Embassy of Sweden, and holds degrees in Arabic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies from Lund University.
Work at World Food Programme
Robin Vikström currently holds the position of Program Policy Officer focusing on Climate Change and Resilience at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Harare, Zimbabwe. Since joining in 2022, he has been involved in managing initiatives that promote climate-resilient livelihoods for smallholder farmers. Vikström serves as the focal point for environmental and social safeguards at the WFP country office level, ensuring that projects align with sustainability standards and practices.
Previous Experience in Swedish Migration Agency
Prior to his current role, Vikström worked at the Swedish Migration Agency in various capacities. He served as a Protection Officer from 2016 to 2018 and later as a Junior Analyst in the Section for Information Analysis from 2018 to 2020. Both roles were based in Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden. His work involved analyzing migration-related issues and providing protection services.
Educational Background
Robin Vikström has a solid educational foundation in language and Middle Eastern studies. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Arabic Studies from Lund University from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Middle Eastern Studies at the same institution from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he studied Modern Standard Arabic at Bethlehem University for one year from 2011 to 2012. His early education includes a High School Diploma in Social Sciences from Campeon Frigymnasium from 2005 to 2008.
Management of Resilience Initiatives
Vikström manages significant initiatives such as the R4 Rural Resilience Initiative and the Zambuko Livelihoods Initiative. These projects are funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and USAID, respectively. They focus on resilience building in the Masvingo, Rushinga, and Mwenezi districts of Zimbabwe, aiming to enhance the livelihoods of local communities through integrated risk mitigation strategies.
Diverse Professional Experience
Robin Vikström has a diverse professional background, including roles as a Desk Officer at the Swedish Police Authority in 2021 and as a Consulting Analyst at Freedom House for two months in 2021. He also worked as an English Teacher at ProCivitas in Sweden from 2014 to 2015 and served as a Program Director at The Academic Society in Lund from 2013 to 2014. His experiences reflect a commitment to education, analysis, and community development.