DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS8 July 2025-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)
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ABOUT WFP
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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).
The primary purpose to ensure the safety, quality, and nutritional adequacy of food products distributed to school children. This includes providing technical support across the entire supply chainโranging from supplier assessments and food production to storage, transportation, and in-school distributionโwhile aligning all activities with WFP Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (FSQMS), national regulations, and donor requirements (McGovern Dole) in WFP supported School Feeding programme.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Under the direct supervision of Head of Sylhet field office, the Logistic Associate (Food Safety and Quality) will undertake the following duties:
1. In close coordination with the Food Technologist based in Dhaka Country Office, provide specialized support on Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) activities, following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
2. Co-ordinate Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) assessments, monitoring and periodic evaluation of all suppliers and processors (e.g. fortified biscuit manufacturer, sterilized milk processors, bread bun manufacturers, eggs and fruit suppliers). Review and verify Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (FSQMS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and relevant certifications (e.g. ISO 22000, BSTI).
3. Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (e.g. through the design and review of training materials). Provide on-the-job training to warehouse staff, CPs, and transporters on food handling and safety. Monitor and verify cooperating partnersโ procurement processes for fresh fruits and eggs to ensure alignment with WFP food safety and quality standards and national regulatory requirements.
4. Conduct regular field assessments of supplier and cooperating partners performance, including hygiene practices, traceability systems, and food safety controls, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
5. Review and strengthen partnersโ procedures for handling, transportation, and storage of perishable items, promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Handling Practices (GHP), and cold chain integrity.
6. Identify recurring food safety risks or inefficiencies in the handling of perishable items and provide targeted technical guidance and corrective action plans. Facilitate periodic refresher trainings and on-site coaching for CP staff, suppliers, and school personnel to enhance food safety awareness and improve operational practices.
7. In the event of food safety incidents, support the Country Office's investigation exercises to enable lessons learned to be documented and shared, to reduce re-occurrence of the incident.
8. Identify, resolve and/or provide recommendations on specialized queries/requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of enquiries with excellent client service mind-set.
9. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support supply chain operations management and contribute to effective service delivery.
10. Perform any other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) is required. Education in Food science, Food Technology/Engineering, Agriculture, Nutrition or any other relevant field is preferable.
Experience: At least 6 years of experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Food Technology, Supply Chain Management (food sector) or in any related field.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.
Job Title: Logistics Associate (Food Safety & Quality)
Grade: SC6
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Sylhet
Number of positions: 01
Date of Publication: 25 June 2025
Deadline of Application: 8 July 2025
This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.
WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.
All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
1. A team player with a positive attitude & optimistic approach.
2. Problem solving and decision-making skills.
3. Good at communicating precisely & clearly both spoken and in written form.4. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with all contacts both inside and outside the organisation.
5. Flexibility & Ability to handle workload.
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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.
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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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.
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