Supply Chain Expert (SSA, L10)

World Food Programme - WFP

Staff Closes 06 Aug 2026 6 days left

Overview

Provide specialist advice, analytics, and contributions to integrated supply chain operations to ensure the design of an effective and integrated supply chain approach for a national hot school meals programme.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance on supply-chain-related data collection for national mapping.
  • Analyze local market functionality and propose mitigation measures.
  • Provide technical inputs into the design of delivery models.
  • Lead development of procurement and supply chain strategy options.
  • Provide detailed supply chain inputs to costing and financial models.
  • Draft and/or review supply chain sections of the National Operational Manual.
  • Assess technical capacity and develop a training programme.
  • Support supply chain readiness for phased start-up.
  • Provide ad-hoc support to national counterparts during pilot stage.
Required Experience

At least 8–10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, operations design, or related fields, including a minimum of 5 years providing senior technical or advisory support. Proven experience designing, implementing, or strengthening end-to-end supply chain and service delivery systems. Experience in institutional catering, hospitality, airline catering, large-scale food service operations, school feeding, healthcare, or comparable sectors is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in costing, financial modelling, and analysis of operational and supply chain solutions. Experience managing or advising on procurement strategies, supplier engagement, contracting modalities, and performance management of service providers. Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards is highly desirable. Experience supporting large-scale public sector, food systems, nutrition, school feeding, or social protection programmes is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience working with government counterparts and contributing to policy, strategy, or operational guidance at national or sub-national level.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. A first-level degree with additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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