DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS31 May 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)
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 worldโs 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.
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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).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Oversee and provide technical advice and guidance to SC WFP staff, partners and government, building capacity to connect to markets, manage food commodities systems and facilitate delivery of food assistance.
Support logistics projects and operational day-to-day activities to ensure the effective delivery of food assistance.
Collect, analyze data and recommend actions to improve performance of local logistics operations.
Advise on logistics management and structures and staffing levels to ensure that they are always adequate to meet the requirements of the logistics strategy.
Oversee that proper documents are received and submitted to local Authorities prior to cargo arrival to ensure no delays in cargo clearance.
Liaise with WFP's cargo superintendent company prior to cargo arrivals to protect WFP interests and to ensure full cargo quantity in good condition is always loaded/ discharged.
Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area office to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
Work in close collaboration with cross functional counterparts to align CBT initiatives and ensure that Supply Chain activities are included to increase programme efficiency.
In partnership with the Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping (VAM) team, plan, and lead implementation of market assessments to contribute to CBT feasibility analysis.
Perform in-depth market analysis and supply chain network mapping to improve local supply chain performance and plan market development activities.
Support the implementation process of procurement of retailers and renewal of retailer agreements and Retailer Relationship Management (RRM).
Monitor retailers and Market Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Provide accurate and timely reporting including provision of substantial analysis of supply chain CBT & Markets activities
Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance and monitoring the management of specific supply chain risks to enable WFP, governments and other partners to quickly respond and deploy food and resources at the onset of the crisis.
Prepare accurate and timely accounting, data collection and reporting, to inform supply planning and contribute to a WFP wide view of logistics activities, enabling informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Identify and build productive relationships and partnerships with counterparts in UN agencies, NGOs, governments and the private sector to share knowledge and resources and ensure coordinated delivery of food assistance.
Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced University degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, 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 one (1) year of relevant professional experience with an Advanced University Degree OR First University Degree with a minimum of three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, contracting, or related fields. Experience working with public procurement processes, international organizations, or humanitarian operations, and familiarity with ERP systems and procurement policies is highly desirable.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language
Knowledge & Skills:
Has foundational knowledge of logistics and supply chain management, markets and cash programming in humanitarian and development contexts.
willingness to work in hard conditions, including working in late hours, weekends, and other extra time due to emergency.
This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
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 committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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.
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.