DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 October 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)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.

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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).

SC Commodity Accounting OfficerBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: SCDCT Commodity unit is responsible for ensuring WFP commodity is tracked in the system, ensuring data is accurately and timely registered in LESS system as well as produce corporate reports for decision making.

The Commodity Accounting

Officer assignment requires logistic staff that has experience in both operation as well as fluent in data management to provide technical assistance to WFP operation, produce reports, create guidance documents and provide training to field staff to ensure high data quality in corporate system LESS.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide direct support to CO/RB/Corporate Task Force in the onset of large-scale emergency operation.
- Identify requirements, develop ad-hoc reports and provide food commodity data to support decision making processes and Food Supply Chain management.
- Perform analysis and detailed conceptual work, putting together comprehensive reports identifying opportunities for improvement and affective operationalization of LESS system within the area of focus. (what they have, what they are lacking, what they need)
- Provide guidance and support with technical knowledge.




- Contribute to the development and implementation of CO LESS workplans and procedures to achieve operational cost efficiency, agility, reliability, quality, and to support national capacity strengthening.
- Conduct assessment, training, resource provision and post assessment of intervention.
- Support CO on project closure and resource transfer activities:
- Ensure knowledge enhancement for Commodity Accounting staff in COs/RBs to ensure understanding of Commodity transfer requirements including the closure of open items.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of Resource Transfer request file submitted by CO, and advice CO/RB on any inaccuracy.
- Provide technical support to RBs/COs to ensure timely data capture and data accuracy is maintained.
- Provide technical support to resolve any Commodity accounting issues
- Identify data irregularity, advise corrective measures and provide support/guidance for clearing irregular data.
- Communicate with RM unit (RMFC, RMBP, RMFG) on total stock transfer and ensure timely resource allocation and migration.
- Ensure data integrity by carrying out regular data quality checks and follow up on any data irregularities to be corrected.
- Ensure all inventory is accountable by carrying out monthly/ quarterly PI vs System stock checks and follow up with country offices for any discrepancies.
- Ensure adequate staff capacity in RB and CO to perform LESS and their duties by regular follow up with RB/CO and organizing training and arranging TDY where required.
- Follow up on unresolved issues with LESS support team.
- Support other unit (finance, shipping, programme, insurance, audit, etc) in data analysis, providing data support where required, and liaise with RB/CO for any inaccurate data entry in LESS system.
- Support CO/RB in data reconciliation between COMET vs LESS.
- Respond to ad-hoc and routine reporting request.
- Provide commodity accounting related reports for internal/external audit queries
- Provide commodity status report for emergency operation.
- Provide technical/ analytical support to other unit in developing commodity accounting reports. Verify the calculation logic and source of data used in the report to ensure report accuracy.
- Provide input on commodity accounting aspect in development of corporate guidelines
- Produce/ update commodity accounting guidelines in regard to commodity resource transfer, financial closure, project closure, etc

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT :

- Country offices and RBs are supported in all areas of the commodity accounting issues.
- Trainings are provided as per the plan and delivery of training is supported.
- Alignment of Country Offices with corporate policies, procedures, and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education

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.

Experience:





At least 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, experience in commodity Accounting and inventory management areas. Experience in reporting, monitoring, and tracking of commodities.

Good knowledge of WINGS and the Commodity Accounting Tracking system (LESS);

Good knowledge of logistics operation, policies, and practices regarding commodity accounting and management.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

- All 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.
- We 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.
- If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. 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.
- At 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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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