DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

12 February 2025-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)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.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

THE ROLE

The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen the food pipeline management capacity within the Afghanistan Country Office. By conducting comprehensive analyses, developing innovative solutions, and fostering collaboration, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in ensuring uninterrupted food assistance delivery. This includes creating and maintaining tools for monitoring stock levels, procurement processes, and resource allocations to support informed decision-making and operational excellence.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct thorough gap analysis reviews to determine commodity requirements, availability, and other shortfalls for the Afghanistan Country Office. Analyze food planning and stock availability versus food commodity consumption. Provide senior management with information on food pipeline coverage to prevent pipeline breaks by monitoring stocks and resources.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tracking tools to manage Afghanistan’s supply and demand pipeline. Optimize operations to ensure timely food assistance delivery and address challenges in demand planning and forward purchases.
• Support the development of sourcing strategies and food demand plans for Afghanistan. Collaborate with GCMF for replenishment to reduce lead times and improve upstream pipeline and delivery efficiency.
• Analyze regional and country operational contexts. Provide technical advice and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Collect requirements, inputs, and information while liaising with teams in the Southern and North Corridors and Area Offices to enhance and maintain the Pipeline Dashboard.
• Provide supply chain information and advice to guide decision-making for the SC Operations and Budget Programming Unit (BPU). Leverage dashboards and SC tools to support the replenishment of Afghanistan stocks and resources.
• Design and develop new supply chain dashboards to facilitate information sharing, improve decision-making, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Build productive partnerships and collaborate with other units, including Programme, BPU, Procurement, Logistics, Partnership, and GCMF. Ensure an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance and cross-functional alignment of operations.
• Work with the Commodity Accounting team to monitor grant and Best Before Date (BBD) expirations. Follow up with senior management, BPU, and the donor relations office to address potential bottlenecks and meet food supply deadlines.
• Liaise with the HQ planning team to improve and maintain the PRISMA tool. Stay updated on new initiatives and align project activities with HQ directives.
• Identify and implement capacity-building initiatives for team members to enhance technical skills and understanding of supply chain processes. Propose innovative methods to address recurring pipeline challenges and ensure sustainable operations.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, or other related field, or First University degree with additional two years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least one (1) year of postgraduate professional experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)Desired experiences for entry into the role:

·Proficiency in online tools, including dashboard development, and advanced knowledge of Excel.

·Familiarity with WFP tools such as LESS and other corporate systems.

·Experience in pipeline planning and implementing corrective actions for performance improvement.

·Supervisory experience (desired).

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in corporate supply chain tools (e.g., PRISMA/DOTS).
• Strong technical support capabilities for supply chain management.
• Proven ability to foster team spirit and contribute to a gender-balanced, inclusive work environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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