Supply Chain Officer -Bhutan Office, Int Consultant Level II

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Are you ready for SAVING LIVES CHANGING LIVES of the world's most vulnerable people? If yes, this opportunity is for you!

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE : Supply Chain Officer (Int. CST) TYPE OF CONTRACT : Consultant WAE (4 days in a week) GRADE : Level- II (equivalent to P4) UNIT/DIVISION : Bhutan DUTY STATION : Thimphu, Bhutan DURATION : 6 months

ABOUT WFP AND PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT

The United Nations World Food Programme is a leading organization delivering food assistance and working with communities to improve nutrition, agriculture and build resilience to natural disaster and climate change.

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to WFP is recognition that ending hunger is a critical first step towards global peace. WFP recognizes that one of the greatest contributions it can make to humanity is to provide a voice to the 690 million hungry people in the world. The Nobel Peace Prize gives us a platform to make their needs heard and to mobilize support for the assistance they need.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has been working with the Royal Government of Bhutan for more than 40 years. WFP Bhutan is leading the UN Sustainable Development Partnership Framework (2019 – 2023) outcomes on supporting national rapid postdisaster needs assessment capacity; the national rice fortification programme; transition of the National School Feeding Programme to a National School Nutrition Programme; and strengthening national capacity to prepare for and respond to disasters. WFP is also introducing a number of innovations / technology transfer projects to build national human capital and support the Government to drive down costs of programmes and services.

WFP is supporting the government’s graduation from least developed country status to lower middle-income status by 2023 by providing technical assistance and capacity development in nutrition,food systems/agriculture and disaster preparedness and response under the WFP Bhutan’s Country Strategic Plan 2019-23. Under strategic outcome 1, WFP is helping optimizing school feeding supply chains, providing advice and technical assistance on food safety and quality for the development of relevant policies and procedures. In the area of supply chain, WFP will particularly focus to support the Government on food fortification, quality and safety as well as ensuring that existing and future supply chain networks can better supply schools in a cost-effective manner.

Under strategic outcome 2, WFP has taken the UN lead in disaster risk management and response and is supporting the Government across multiple areas including coordination (development of a national Roadmap for Disaster Risk Management and coordinating development partners), data preparedness (development of the 72 hours approach for post- disaster needs assessments, Earthquake Impact Assessment), logistics (currently working on the supply chain optimization, humanitarian staging areas, emergency logistics training), capacity building (training for Government officials and involvement of CSOs), emergency telecommunications (we have recently completed an ICT Capacity Assessment and will follow up on recommendations) and food security (emergency preparedness for food security issues in an emergency).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under direct supervision of the Head of office and in close collaboration with the Outcome/Activity managers as well as other key staff within the Bhutan Office, the supply chain consultant will have the following responsibilities:

1. Building on results from past assessment, develop and implement a project plan to optimize the supply of perishable and non-perishable foods to school in support and in close collaboration with the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited and the Ministry of Education. The optimization will integrate the entire supply chain - from plan and procurement to delivery and storage at school level The optimization will integrate the entire supply chain - from plan and procurement to delivery and storage at school level – and will aim at putting in place processes / systems that ensure costefficient, timely, agile and reliable flow of nutritious foods to schools. The optimization includes the development of a supply chain strategy, network maps, manuals, SoPs and training material.

2. Perform a wide-ranging analysis of activities, map stakeholder and on-going projects in the area food systems. Identify gaps / shortcomings where WFP’s expertise can support the Government of Bhutan. This includes projects linked to the establishment of national Grain Reserve, small holder farmers capacity building, reduction of Post- Harvest Losses. Consolidated findings should be included in a comprehensive project plan that is agreed upon with relevant stakeholders in the Government of Bhutan, international organizations and private sector.

3. Contribute to preparedness actions, provide technical recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of specific supply chain risks to enable the Government of Bhutan and other partners to quickly respond to various type of disasters and lead the development of overall humanitarian supply chain plan, strengthening the logistics desk and food security desk to address key storage, handling and transportation during emergencies.

4. Contribute to the development of a capacity strengthening roadmap for supply chain, describing how WFP in Bhutan will provide the Government of Bhutan and partners with technical expertise for the development of an efficient and effective supply chain management system. This roadmap will describe WFP supply chain activities under the Country Strategic Plan and integrate WFP best practice and government supply chain strategy, policies and plans.

5. Build and maintain productive partnerships with counterparts amongst Government of Bhutan and other national organizations, UN agencies, NGOs and private sector to share operational knowledge contributing to coordinated and cost-effective supply chain operations.

6. Support the Department of Disaster Management and emergency response desks on the identification of gaps and preparation and update the current disaster relief supply-chain management.

7. Other as required.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

 Strengthened country capacity in food supply chains specially under food safety and quality with the introduction of strategic policy and procedures.  Cost-effective and efficient supply chain systems through private and public partnerships.  Improved and sustained emergency relief supply-chain and logistics systems and processes.  Improved coordination in humanitarian disaster relief management and storage systems in line with Incident Command System.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED EXPERIENCE

 Advanced university degree or first level university degree (with additional relevant work experience) in the area of engineering, agriculture, economics or other relevant.  Eight years of relevant working experience in the subject matter.  Fluency in English.  Behavioural competencies such as Action Management, Client Orientation, Cognitive Capacity, Innovation, Partnering and Teamwork.

LANGUAGE

Fluency in English.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Friday 6 May 2022 at 23:59 Bhutan Time

Female applicants and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organisation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection & recruitment process, and for work-related needs upon joining the Programme. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. 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.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Utilizes understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives to communicate linkages to team objectives and work.
• Be a force for positive change: Proactively identifies and develops new methods or improvements for self and immediate team to address work challenges within own work area.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Identifies opportunities to further align individual contributions with WFP’s mission of making an impact on local communities.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Is able to identify, support and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP.
• Create an inclusive culture: Recognizes the contributions of teammates, and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognise the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts in ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios)

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
• Focus on getting results: Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders.
• Be Decisive: Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes in light of evolving directives, while also responding quickly in highpressure environments, such as in emergency settings.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other units in conversations on impact, timing, or planning
• Build strong external partnerships: Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships
• Be politically agile & adaptable; Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Supply Chain Strategy Leads design and implementation of supply chain strategies within area of operations managed. Maintains strategic coherence and alignment with corporate strategies. Drives achievement of strategic objectives. Supply Chain Planning Leads supply chain planning in the context of complex/multi-country operations. Oversees and coordinates periodic planning across functions, corporate levels and with partners. Ensures consensus-based regional/ global plans are in place and aligned with strategies and priorities. 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 supply chain operations including coordination with internal and external stakeholders and supporting emergency programs; • Experience in shaping and implementing operational supply chain strategies in a country; • Experience in operational and strategic supply chain planning; • Experience in developing and managing relationships and national capacity building initiatives with UN agencies, NGOs, private sector and/or government organizations; • Experience in implementing/setting-up supply chain improvement and optimization initiatives to achieve cost efficiency, improved agility, reliability and quality; • Experience negotiating service arrangements with multiple third parties respecting WFP’s best interests; • Experience in monitoring operational success and suggesting areas of improvements; • Experience supervising teams of professional staff.

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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.

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.