ph3DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS /h3p9 October :59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) /ppWFP 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.
/ph3ABOUT WFP /h3pThe 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.
/ppAt 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.
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/ph3WHY JOIN WFP?
/h3ullipWFP is a **** Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
/p /lilipWFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
/p /lilipWFP 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.
/p /lilipA 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.
/p /lilipWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
/p /li /ulh3ABOUT XXX AT WFP /h3pThis position is based in (duty station) and reports to (xxx).
/ph3THE ROLE /h3pTo provide analytics and contributions to supply chain activities, or contribute to the planning and coordination of field supply chain operations, to ensure actions are in line with an effective and integrated supply chain approach meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements for partners.
/ph3KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): /h3ullipContribute to the development and implementation of supply chain plans and procedures, in line with the global WFP supply chain strategy and regional/functional strategies, policies and plans, to achieve operational cost efficiency, agility, reliability, quality and to support national capacity strengthening.
/p /lilipProvide substantive contributions to regional/country context analyses and to the management of end-to-end operational supply chain and retail networks, in support of operational supply chain challenges and operational optimization.
/p /lilipContribute to planning and implementation of supply chain operations, initiatives and services to ensure a timely, cost-effective and integrated approach and in close cooperation with key supply chain stakeholders.




/p /lilipPerform analyses and detailed conceptual work putting together comprehensive reports identifying opportunities for improvement and effective operationalization of supply chain within the area of responsibility.
/p /lilipConduct regular financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff for maximizing use of resources and effectiveness of supply chain operations.
/p /lilipBuild and maintain productive partnerships mostly at the operational level and collaborate with counterparts in the key supply chain functions contributing to an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance and cross-functional operational alignment.
/p /lilipBuild and maintain productive partnerships with supply chain counterparts amongst government and other national organizations, UN agencies, NGOs and private sector to share operational knowledge contributing to coordinated and cost-effective supply chain operations.
/p /lilipProvide technical contribution to market analysis and supply chain network mapping to inform the selection of an appropriate operation modalities to improve supply chain performance.
/p /lilipSupport management of supply chain operations, or manage less complex supply chain operations, in compliance with the established supply chain strategies, policies, procedures and controls, and following corporate standards, with special emphasis on quality control, loss prevention, risk mitigation and cost effectiveness.
/p /lilipSupport the monitoring of supply chain activities to check that appropriate internal controls are followed to increase the day-to-day efficiencies and overall performance of supply chain operations.
/p /lilipSupport management of service providers/vendors, port, fleet and warehouse operations to promote safe, efficient planning and execution of WFP operations.
/p /lilipPrepare accurate, comprehensive and timely reports, dashboards and other visual materials on supply chain activities including trends to support informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.
/p /lilipGuide and supervise staff, acting as a point of referral, providing training and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
/p /lilipContribute to preparedness actions and support quick emergency response to deploy food and resources at the onset of the crisis.
/p /lilipOther as required.
/p /li /ulh3QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE /h3h3Education /h3pAdvanced University degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
/ph3Language /h3pFluency (level C) in English language.
Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).




/ph3DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE /h3ulliExperience coordinating supply chain activities with other units/ teams; /liliExperience conducting analytical and conceptual work in support of strategy design and implementation; /liliExperience in coordinating periodic planning across functions and with partners; /liliExperience in analysing and supporting the implementation of end-to-end supply chain operations; /liliExperience working with WFP partners; /liliExperience in implementing supply chain improvement initiatives; /liliExperience supervising staff.
/li /ulh3MORE ABOUT YOU /h3pYou have: (to be completed by the recruiter) /ph3ADDITIONAL / NICE TO HAVE /h3p(to be completed by the recruiter) /ph3WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK /h3pWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
/ph3REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION /h3pWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: /ph3NO FEE DISCLAIMER /h3pThe 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.
/ph3REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION /h3ulliAll applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system.
We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
/liliWe strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
/liliIf you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply /liliAt the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter.
Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
/liliOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
/li /ulpAll 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.
/ppNo 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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