Wagdi Othman
About Wagdi Othman
Wagdi Othman serves as the President of the Professional Staff Association at the World Food Programme, where he has worked since 2019. He has over 30 years of international experience in public administration, journalism, and international relations, holding leadership roles across multiple countries.
Work at World Food Programme
Wagdi Othman has held multiple roles at the World Food Programme (WFP), demonstrating a strong commitment to international humanitarian efforts. He served as Country Director from 2015 to 2017 in Tunis, Tunisia, where he was outposted for Libya. Following this, he took on the role of President of the Professional Staff Association from 2017 to 2018 in Rome, Italy. Othman also worked as Chief Government Partnership & Operational Information Management from 2018 to 2019 in Dakar, Senegal. His tenure at WFP includes various positions from 1997 to 2007 across Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Cameroon, as well as serving as Senior External Relations Officer and Emergency Coordinator in Rome.
Education and Expertise
Wagdi Othman has a solid educational background in communication and journalism. He studied at Lycée d'Etat de Djibouti, where he earned a Baccalaureat in Public Administration. He furthered his studies at Institut Universitaire de Technologie Paul Sabatier de Toulouse, obtaining a Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie in Communication and Media Studies. Othman also attended Ecole supérieure de journalisme de Lille, achieving a Diplôme de Journaliste in Journalism. His academic qualifications support his extensive experience in public administration, journalism, and international relations.
Background
Wagdi Othman has over 30 years of international experience, having worked in diverse countries across Europe and Africa. His career includes significant roles in journalism with the BBC, where he served as a Producer and Senior Producer, and as a West Africa Correspondent. Othman's experience spans various capacities, highlighting his ability to manage and coordinate international teams and projects effectively. His work has taken him to countries such as France, Britain, Italy, and several nations in Africa, including Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Wagdi Othman has demonstrated leadership in various capacities, particularly at the World Food Programme. He has held positions that required coordination and management of international teams, contributing to humanitarian efforts across multiple regions. His roles have included significant responsibilities in external relations and operational management, showcasing his ability to navigate complex environments. Othman's extensive experience in both journalism and international relations has positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in these fields.