Supply Chain Officer - Consultant

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Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people? If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline to apply for this position is December 5, 2023.

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

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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JOB PURPOSE

WFPs supply chain expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is grounded on proven execution in countries where it operates, and yet, the considerable impact to brought about by such expertise lies outside the Organization and in Government run safety nets.Social protection delivery in LAC is fragmented and supply chains are the unifier with the potential to yield the efficiency required to either reach more people or invest less in reaching them. Diagnosing supply chains is at the core of WFPs supply chain expertise. WFPs regional supply chain strategy in LAC aims at diagnosing safety net delivery – irrespective of the transfer modality used (i.e., in-kind, or cash-based) – and when done in tandem with the various entities in charge of delivering the social protection, capacity is transferred, and the exercise can be replicated. The supply chain gap assessment will identify areas where capacity must be strengthened (by private, academia and/or humanitarian actors) and/or temporary stop gapping service provision activities are required, couple with a prioritization exercise, a business case, and a clearly defined exit strategy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Supply Chain Officer will be an integral part of the service provision / capacity strengthening Team within the WFP LAC Supply Chain Unit lead by the Senior Supply Chain Officer, and will be tasked with the following:

1. Lead desk review(s) of the delivery of social protection programme(s) in LAC.

2. Coordinate and execute field mission(s) required to complement the desk review.

3. Identify supply gaps in the delivery of social protection programme(s).

4. Articulate proposals to bridge the gaps identified.

5. Present findings of the study to Senior Government Officers and WFP CO Management.

6. Design and lead a prioritization exercise including explicit buy-in from Government counterparts.

7. Build a business case (resources required & return expected) to implement priorities identified.

8. Define WFPs potential value-add role both in terms of service provision and/or capacity strengthening.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

1. Supply chain gap assessment of a social protection programme in LAC finalized. 2. Comprehensive report on the findings and proposed solutions issued. 3. Prioritization exercise conducted and report issued. 4. Business case to implement priorities built and shared. 5. Buy-in of the WFP CO and relevant Government entities secured.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS

Lead by example with integrity.

1. Demonstrate and encourage others to uphold WFP values, principles, and standards.
2. Value diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourage others to do the same.
3. Stay focused and calm when under pressure, encourage others to do the same, and offer guidance and support to manage difficult situations.
4. Demonstrate humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and pursuing opportunities to develop.

Drive results and deliver on commitments.

1. Identify and align objectives to the required outcomes, holding self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results for maximum impact.
2. Delegate responsibly and provide appropriate support, empowering others to deliver results.
3. Respond readily to change in different contexts and adapt accordingly.

Be inclusive and collaborative.

1. Promote inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by encouraging colleagues to collaborate by sharing ideas and openly raising issues.
2. Support development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback.
3. Seek out, trust and listen attentively to diverse views to capture, learn, build, and share new perspectives.

Apply strategic thinking.

1. Communicate and fulfil WFP's vision and operational outcomes to deliver meaningful solutions.
2. Demonstrate curiosity, design and implement new ways of doing things when relevant.
3. Gather data and different perspectives, share knowledge, and use evidence to inform decision making.
4. Implement decisions, considering the risks and implications of actions for teams, projects, and other initiatives.

Build and maintain sustainable partnerships.

1. Initiate and build partnerships by identifying and promoting opportunities for mutual areas of interest and benefit.
2. Collaborate with partners to deliver common objectives by sharing information and working together on agreed solutions.

STANDARD AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Logistics and Supply Chain, or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience: Five years of relevant professional experience.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English and Spanish. French is desired.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Supply Chain Management, Planning and Organization, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Effective Communication.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Duty station: Panama City, Panama

Type of Contract: International Consultancy Contract

Level: REG CST-1

Duration: 3 months from entry on duty date (any potential extensions are dependent on securing additional resources).

Successful candidates will be placed in a roster for two (2) years.

Consultants are recognized authorities or specialists in a specific field and whose services are utilized in an advisory, consultative, or demonstrative capacity.

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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.