Supply Chain Officer - Consultant CST II

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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).

Job Profile: Supply Chain Officer - ConsultanCST II

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The incumbent will report to the Country Director. Job holders at this grade level demonstrate adaptive capacities in effective supply chain management and make significant independent contributions to the planning and development of operating policies and procedures. Job holders are expected to manage and complete projects or assignments of a major nature achieving effective outputs. Job holders typically anchor a substantive team consisting of professional and support staff ensuring high performance and development.

JOB PURPOSE: To provide specialist advice, analytics and contributions to integrated supply chain operations at HQ/RB level or manage field supply chain operations to ensure an effective and integrated supply chain approach meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements for partners.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

1. Participate in 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. 2. Analyze regional/country context, and design and manage end-to-end operational supply chain and retail networks, to proactively mitigate and/or address dynamic supply chain challenges and obtain operational optimization.

3. Plan and manage implementation of innovative supply chain operations, initiatives and services to ensure timely, cost-effective and integrated approach with core activities and services and in close cooperation with key supply chain stakeholders.

4. Provide technical advice and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation initiatives analyzing best practices from the humanitarian and development fields, academia and private sector.

5. Plan, monitor and manage resources to maximize effectiveness of supply chain operations.

6. Build productive partnerships and collaborate with counterparts in the key supply chain functions to ensure an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance and cross functional operational alignment.

7. Identify and build productive partnerships with counterparts amongst government and other national organizations, UN agencies, NGOs and private sector to share operational knowledge and resources and build capacity to ensure coordinated and cost-effective supply chain operations. 8. Perform in-depth market analysis and supply chain network mapping to inform the selection of an appropriate operation modalities to improve supply chain performance.

9. Manage supply chain operations to ensure 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.

10. Constantly monitor the performance of supply chain operations to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place.

11. Manage service providers/vendors, port, fleet and warehouse operations to promote safe, efficient planning and execution of WFP operations and safeguard WFP’s interest.

12. Manage accurate and timely reporting including provision of substantial analysis of supply chain activities and trends to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to a wide range of stakeholders. 13. Manage, motivate and develop a team providing coaching, training and career guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.

14. 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.

15. Other as required.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

Leads by Example with Integrity

Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards.

Demonstrates and encourages others to uphold the WFP values, principles and standards. Respects others and values diversity Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language and encourages others to do the same.

Stays focused and calm when under pressure, encourages others to do the same, and offers guidance and support to manage difficult situations.

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn:

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and pursuing opportunities to develop.

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Delivers results for maximum impact:

Identifies and aligns objectives to the required outcomes, holding self-and/or others accountable for the delivery of results for maximum impact Delegates appropriately. Delegates responsibly and provides appropriate support empowering others to deliver results.

Adapts readily to change:

Responds readily to change in different contexts and adapts accordingly.

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Is inclusive and collaborative:

Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by encouraging colleagues to collaborate by sharing ideas and openly raising issues.

Gives timely and constructive feedback. Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback. Builds and shares new perspectives Seeks out, trusts and listens attentively to diverse views to capture, learn, build and share new perspectives.

Applies Strategic Thinking Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision: Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision and operational outcomes to deliver meaningful solutions.

Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things:

Demonstrates curiosity, designs and implements new ways of doing things when relevant. Analyses and evaluates data. Gathers data and different perspectives, shares knowledge and uses evidence to inform decision making. Considers the impact of decisions Implements decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects and other initiatives

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships:

Builds partnerships Initiates and builds partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit. Collaborates to deliver common objectives. Collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives by sharing information and cocreating innovative solutions with beneficiaries when appropriate

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

Demonstrates robust understanding of supply chain strategies.

Conducts analytical and conceptual work in support of strategy design and implementation. Operationalizes strategies in own area of responsibility.

Supply Chain Planning:

Leads supply chain planning within area of operations managed. Oversees and coordinates periodic planning across functions and with partners. Ensures consensus-based plans are in place and aligned with strategy.

Supply Chain & Networks Management Manages end-to-end supply chain within area of operations:

Leads the design and implementation of supply chain, retail and partnership networks. Oversees and coordinates integrated delivery of supply chain services.

Supply Chain Capacity Strengthening:

Leads design and implementation of supply chain capacity strengthening initiatives within area of operations managed. Leverages WFP’s supply chain capacities and networks to strengthen national value chains and stakeholders.

Supply Chain Performance & Development:

Leads continuous supply chain improvement and innovation initiatives within area of operations managed. Defines operational performance targets, monitors performance, anticipates and mitigates risks for timely corrective actions.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Experience in managing an area of supply chain operations including coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience in implementing operational supply chain strategies in a country.

• Experience in designing and implementing supply chain, retail and partnership networks.

• Experience in managing relationships and national capacity building initiatives with UN agencies, NGOs, private sector and/or government organizations.

• Experience evaluating and selecting service providers and/or suppliers.

• Experience identifying operational risks and maintaining documentation on emergency preparedness.

• Experience in implementing approved corrective actions to improve performance and monitoring progress.

• Experience supervising professional staff.

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics at professional level

Education: Advanced 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.

Language: International Professional: Fluency in English and French.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU 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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