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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 October 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Standard Time (Panama)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

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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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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
As part of zero hunger SDG 2 and Partnerships SDG 17, WFP’s shift from delivering to delivering and enabling countries aims at improving efficient and effective institutions, systems and programmes that will be able to tackle the root causes of food insecurity and emergency responses. WFPs experience during the COVID-19 response demonstrated that there is a high demand for WFP’s procurement services.
As part of this effort, additional support is required to provide Country Offices with practical guidance on procurement service provision, procurement governance, and capacity strengthening activities. The position supports the implementation of Global Headquarters Procurement (SCDP) priorities by contributing to procurement service delivery, procurement portfolio support, knowledge management, market intelligence activities, supplier engagement, and procurement capacity strengthening initiatives across the region and wider.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the relevant SCDP category manager within Global Headquarters Procurement, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following tasks:
1.
Provide support to Country Offices engaged in procurement, service provision, including the promotion of procurement best practices, procurement governance principles, and alignment with applicable global procurement frameworks.
2.
Support Procurement initiatives by contributing to assessments, reviews and related capacity development activities.
3.
Support SCDP procurement activities through market analysis, supplier engagement, procurement portfolio support, category-related activities, knowledge management, and the sharing of lessons learned and best practices.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
By the completion of this contract date, the incumbent will have presented to full completion the following deliverables:
1.
Create relevant KPIs for procurement capacity strengthening and activities.
2.
Develop a guidance note for Procurement based on the experiences and best practices from country offices.
3.
Support the Supply Chain Gap Assessment in providing input from a procurement perspective.

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 under pressure
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
Delegates appropriately
Adapts readily to change
Identifies and aligns
objectives to the required outcomes, holding self and/or others accountable for the delivery of results for maximum
impact
Delegates
responsibly and provides appropriate support empowering others to deliver results
Responds readily to
change in different contexts and adapts accordingly Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative
Is inclusive and collaborative
Gives timely and constructive feedback
Builds and shares new perspectives
Promotes inclusive
teamwork and psychological safety by encouraging colleagues to collaborate by sharing ideas and
openly raising issues
Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback
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
Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things
Analyses and evaluates data
Considers the impact of decisions
Communicates and fulfils WFP’s vision and operational outcomes to deliver meaningful solutions
Demonstrates curiosity, designs and implements new ways of doing things when relevant
Gathers data and different perspectives, shares knowledge and uses evidence to inform decision making
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 working together on
agreed solutions

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Procurement 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:
Minimum of 3 years in procurement in both the private sector and humanitarian sector experience. Experience in capacity strengthening is highly preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
Good analytical skills: ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan.
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in both oral and written communication in Spanish and English

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 committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.