Supply Chain Officer P4

World Food Programme; Roma; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading humanitarian organization in Rome is seeking a Special Assistant to support the Deputy Director in the Supply Chain Operations Division. The role involves producing key documentation for decision-making, managing agendas, and providing analytical support during emergencies. Ideal candidates should have a university degree and a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience. Fluency in English and familiarity with supply chain tools are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical humanitarian efforts.

Servizi

Highly inclusive and diverse working environment

Personal and professional development opportunities

Attractive compensation package

Competenze

• Minimum 8 years of progressive job-related experience in planning and forecasting.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and business analysis.
• Knowledge of WFP's supply chain model.

Mansioni

• Produce operational overviews and information notes for decision-making.
• Manage the Deputy Director’s agenda and business planning.
• Utilize data analysis to support coherent strategies.

Conoscenze

Advanced analytical skills

Statistical forecasting

Supply-chain analysis

Business analysis

Fluency in English

Knowledge of another UN language

Formazione

University degree in economics, supply chain, or business

Masters degree in related disciplines

Strumenti

SAP APO

WINGS II

Business Objects

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

16 November 2025 - 23 : 59-GMT01 : 00 Central European Time (Rome)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, color, national origin, ethnicity 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 for the future workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled and high‑performing teams selected on merit and operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment.

Why Join WFP

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• Offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• Invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through training, coaching and internal mobility opportunities.
• Provides an attractive compensation package (see Terms and Conditions).

Job Information

Job Title: Special Assistant to the Deputy Director, SCD – Unit Overview

Type of Contract: STP‑4 (Short‑Term/Consultancy Contractor)

Unit / Division: Front Office / Supply Chain Operations Division (SCD)

Duty Station: HQ, Rome

Duration: 11 months

Background and Purpose of the Assignment

The Supply Chain Operations Division (SCD) is composed of more than 4,000 people across all operations, with more than 400 based in HQs. A strong front office is critical to coordinate the wide range of activities performed by the function. This role is critical to refine WFP’s corporate supply chain planning and implementation processes, define the way forward over the next five years, and improve performance measurement and evidence generation.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Director by producing talking points, briefing material, background information and presentations for key discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce concept notes, analyses, operational overviews and information notes to support informed decision‑making at Leadership Group and Executive Director level.
• Manage the Deputy Director’s agenda, prioritise critical discussions and ensure effective day‑to‑day business planning.
• Utilise data analysis, corporate planning, budget and performance reporting to support coherent and unified approaches and strategies.
• Provide analytical support for operations scale‑up decisions during sudden emergencies, ensuring adequate assistance to populations affected by humanitarian crises.
• Develop methodologies for corporate sourcing plans based on commodities, seasonality, production forecasts, prices, etc., to support procurement actions (e.g., GCMF).
• Develop corporate delivery plans based on commodities, country of origin, destination countries, most common logistics networks, expected bottlenecks and warehouse capacity.
• Track implementation of the Supply Chain Strategic Roadmap for 2022‑25, identify enablers and deliver concept papers and strategic documents to improve WFP’s supply chain efficiencies.
• Support the review and update of Supply Chain internal business processes and lead production of evidence‑based concept notes for innovative ideas.
• Lead development of proposals for grant allocation planning in compliance with donor conditions and WFP internal rules.
• Develop information notes for donors to illustrate how contributions were used and results obtained.
• Review and analyse key funding shortfalls for the Division and identify sustainable funding solutions on the medium‑to‑long‑term.
• Produce Supply‑Chain‑related documents for submission to WFP’s Executive Board for approval.

Deliverables At The End Of The Contract

• Support provided to the Deputy Director and Senior Management for informed decision‑making on key strategic, tactical and operational priorities.
• Development of accurate supply‑chain plans and efficient scale‑up of assistance.
• Facilitate the positioning of the function with WFP’s evolving operational environment.
• Enable efficient allocation and reporting on corporate/regional contributions.
• Raise awareness on main achievements through reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Education: University degree (or equivalent) with emphasis in economics, supply chain, business administration or international affairs. Masters degree in one or more of these disciplines preferred.
• Experience: At least 8 years post‑graduate progressively responsible job‑related experience in planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Knowledge & Skills: Advanced analytical skills for statistical forecasting, supply‑chain and business analysis; familiarity with WFP’s supply‑chain model and key stakeholder divisions; advanced knowledge of SAP APO, WINGS II, Business Objects, MS Office; fluency in English and knowledge of another UN language (Spanish, French, Arabic, etc.).

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 the recruitment team.

Reminders Before You Submit Your Application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, merit and individual qualifications.
• WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

WFP is a United Nations agency and the United Nations does not charge any application processing, training, interviewing or testing fees. Any solicitation for payment of a fee is a scam and should be ignored.