UN World Food Programme Supply Chain Officer (Contracting) Jobs in Nigeria

UN World Food Programme Supply Chain Officer (Contracting) Jobs in Nigeria

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.

The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.

Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language:

National Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language, if different

Organizational Context

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and report to a more senior Supply Chain Officer or Deputy Division/Country Director.

In the field, role holders typically report to the Professional Supply Chain Officer or the designate.

In RBs and HQ, job holders report to a more senior Logistics Officer.

Job Purpose

To carry out and proper reporting of the Nigeria Office Contracting. National staff trained in WFP logistics operations in general and Contracting in particular.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive)

Consolidate and analyze data from which to inform Country sourcing strategies or plan specialist contracting initiatives

Lead the implementation of Contracting projects of moderate complexity or manage operational activities for a Country Office

Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of Contracting activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.

Identify, develop, and maintain strong relationships with all relevant suppliers and vendors to enable WFP

Work in close collaboration with cross functional counterparts to align Contracting activities and promote an integrated supply-chain approach to transport and service assistance.

Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reports of Contracting activities to contribute toa WFP wide view

To support while working with the Senior Staff in the Initiative related to capacity building of WFP staff and external partners to take an operational and proactive approach to the Contracting of transport, warehouse and services

Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of Contracting specific risks.

Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency needs.

4Ps Core Organizational Capabilities

Purpose:

Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.

Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).

Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.

Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

Look for ways to strengthen people's skills : Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.

Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.

Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence and develop and improve individual skills.

Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.

Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.

Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.

Be

Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.

Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.

Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

Functional Capabilities

Supply Chain Management and Optimization

Demonstrates ability to design basic supply chain networks

Planning, Project & Resource Management

Collects and analyses relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and makes evidence-based proposals.

Information Management & Reporting

Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate preliminary data analysis, draft reports and disseminate information that represents concerns and trends.

Market Analysis, Contracting and Operational Execution

Demonstrates ability to collect market information and process and analyse proposals in line with WFP standard rules and regulations in order to deliver efficiently.

Warehouse and Inventory Management
Demonstrates ability to implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance in order to manage WFP’s warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation.

Technical Assistance and Coordination
Demonstrates abilities to provide basic technical advice and maintain effective (inclusive, collaborative, unified) logistics coordination mechanisms with humanitarian partners and other relevant stakeholders.

Other Specific Job Requirements

WFP Leadership Framework: Common Standards of Behaviour

Leads by Example with Integrity

Upholds WFP values, principles, and standards
Respects others and values diversity

Stays focused and calm under pressure

Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Delivers Results for Maximum Impact

Delegates appropriately

Adapts readily to change

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative

Is inclusive and collaborative

Gives timely and constructive feedback

Builds and shares new perspectives

Applies Strategic Thinking

Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision

Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things

Analyses and evaluates data

Considers the impact of decisions

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Builds partnerships

Collaborates to deliver common objectives

Desired Experiences

Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution.

Experience arranging supplier deliveries and the discharge of WFP vessels (rail, air, or sea).

Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals.

Experience in report writing.

Deadline for Applications

Deadline for Applications: 9th October, 2022

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.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: UN World Food Programme Supply Chain Officer (Contracting) Jobs in Nigeria

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