Velda Jimmy Wongo
About Velda Jimmy Wongo
Velda Jimmy Wongo is an Innovation Scale Up Project Manager at the World Food Programme, currently based in Munich, Germany. She has a background in International Relations and Strategic Business Management, with previous roles in recruitment and program management in South Sudan.
Work at World Food Programme
Currently, Velda Jimmy Wongo serves as the Innovation Scale-up Project Manager at the World Food Programme. She has been in this role since 2023, operating from Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Programme Officer focusing on Cash-Based Transfers and Integrated Delivery Mechanisms from 2019 to 2022 in Juba, South Sudan. Her experience at the World Food Programme spans multiple years and roles, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving food security and program efficiency.
Previous Experience at Schlumberger
Velda Jimmy Wongo held multiple positions at Schlumberger, a global oilfield services company. She worked as a Recruiting and Staffing Coordinator from 2013 to 2016 in Juba, South Sudan, where she was responsible for recruitment processes. Following this role, she served as an HR Representative from 2016 to 2019 in the same location. In these positions, she focused on staffing and human resources management, contributing to the operational needs of the company.
Education and Expertise
Velda Jimmy Wongo obtained her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the United States International University, where she studied Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Business Management from Unicaf, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. Her educational background supports her expertise in international relations, conflict resolution, and business management.
Background in Program Management
Before her tenure at the World Food Programme, Velda Jimmy Wongo worked as a Program Assistant at Women for from 2012 to 2013 in Nahr Yei, Central Equatoria, South Sudan. In this role, she contributed to program development and implementation, gaining valuable experience in the non-profit sector. Her background in program management has been instrumental in her subsequent roles in international organizations.