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SUPPLY CHAIN CBT AND MARKETS

Johannesburg

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Johannesburg
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Logistics
    • Supply Chain
    • Cash-Based Interventions
  • Closing Date: Closed

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

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.

 

BACKGROUND

In 2018, WFP delivered a record-high US $1.76 billion in Cash-Based Transfers (CBT) in 62 countries – representing 35 percent of its total portfolio, and up from US $10 million in ten countries in 2009. In the past decade, the number of beneficiaries receiving a form of cash-based assistance is growing rapidly, even multiplying. It is an evolving time for humanitarian assistance.

 

Supply Chain has a responsibility in CBT contexts to help to create the sustainable markets required to achieve Zero Hunger. We are looking for a Regional Bureau (RB) SC CBT coordinator in Johannesburg who will be in charge of the following detail responsibilities:

 

SC CBT REGIONAL BUREAU RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Review and Input Country Strategic Plans - CSPs on CBT and Markets activities
  2. Oversight Missions on compliance and effectiveness of CBT processes in countries
  3. Staffing assessments: maintain a list of CBT focal points in Country Offices, map trained staff and create visibility for TDYs
  4. First line of support for MFIs (Market Functionallity Index), Emergencies and Market Diagnostics
  5. Coordination and Communication with other units in RB on CBT SC topics, be the SCOT-Supply Chain CBT & Markets focal point within the Regional CBT Working Groups as well as represent SCOT within the Regional SC team
  6. Training and Communication COs on new tools, manuals, processes and guidelines.
  7. Train and promote the use of dashboards and digital tools (ROC, MDCA, etc.), to identify trends, anomalies and review results with COs
  8. Any other duties as required by the RB

 

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 6 years of professional experience
  • Advanced university degree in business administration, economics and/or related field
  • Fluent written and oral communication in English as well as another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish)

 

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  • Previous experience in retail, distribution and/or manufacture is an advantage
  • Lead the design of retail supply chain strategies in developing countries
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment
  • Previous experience with WFP is considered an advantage

 

Terms and Conditions

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

 

Deadline for applications: 29 November 2019

Ref.: VA No. 108250

 

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status

 

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.

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