Organization: WFP – World Food Programme
Location: Sanaa | Baghdad | Yerevan | Tunis | Beirut | Ankara
Grade: Consultancy – International Consultant – Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Logistics
Supply Chain
Closing Date: 2025-01-14
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
Job Purpose:
To support WFP’s emergency response to the humanitarian crisis in the region by managing and optimizing supply chain operations to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and integrated delivery of life-saving food and other essential supplies. The role involves designing and implementing innovative supply chain solutions, building strategic partnerships, and providing technical expertise to address logistical challenges in a dynamic and complex operational environment. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and agility of WFP’s supply chain operations while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders. The key accountabilities stated below are indicative, drawn from several potential future assignments that could arise in the Regional Bureau or the Country offices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement supply chain plans and procedures aligned with WFP’s strategy, policies, and operational objectives to achieve cost efficiency, agility, and quality in emergency response.
- Analyze regional and country-specific contexts to design and manage end-to-end supply chain operations, proactively mitigating challenges and optimizing performance.
- Plan and oversee innovative supply chain initiatives to ensure timely, cost-effective, and integrated approaches to food and non-food assistance in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Provide technical advice, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement best practices to enhance supply chain operations, ensuring continuous innovation and efficiency.
- Build and maintain productive partnerships with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and private sector counterparts to share resources, coordinate efforts, and strengthen operational capacities.
- Conduct in-depth market analysis and supply chain network mapping to inform decision-making and improve supply chain performance through appropriate operational modalities.
- Manage supply chain activities, including service providers, ports, fleets, and warehouses, to ensure compliance with WFP policies and corporate standards, emphasizing quality control, risk mitigation, and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor supply chain performance, ensuring robust internal controls, accurate reporting, and data analysis to support informed decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
- Lead, motivate, and develop team members by providing coaching, training, and career guidance to foster professional growth and enable high-performance results.
Requirements:
Education:
An Advanced University Degree (master’s or equivalent) in Logistics, Supply Chain, Management, International Development, or a related field
or
A First Level University Degree with additional years of experience.
Experience:
CST II: At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience
CST I: At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience
Relevant experience is described as:
- Proven experience in managing complex supply chain operations
- Experience working in the humanitarian or private sector.
- Experience in leading, managing, and developing teams to ensure high performance and operational excellence.
- Technical knowledge and hands-on experience with supply chain management systems is an advantage.
Experience working in an emergency setting is highly desired but not mandatory.
Knowledge & Skills:
- End-to-End Supply Chain Management Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of procurement, logistics, transportation, and warehousing, with the ability to optimize operations in emergency and humanitarian contexts.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in analyzing complex supply chain challenges, conducting market analysis, and utilizing data to drive decision-making and improve performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership: Strong ability to build partnerships across functions and with external partners, combined with leadership skills to manage, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as familiarity with Microsoft AI tools for data analysis and process automation.
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in English is mandatory. Knowledge of a second language is desirable.
How to apply
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