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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
10 November 2026-23:59-GMT+03:30 Iran Time (Tehran)
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 extreme weather shocks.
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:
WFP Iran supports vulnerable refugees through food assistance, school feeding, cash-based transfers, and resilience activities. The operation requires strong supply chain leadership to ensure uninterrupted delivery of assistance, effective emergency preparedness, compliance with corporate standards, and efficient management of increasingly complex supply chain activities. The Supply Chain Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure an integrated, efficient, and accountable supply chain function.
Job holder will be working under the supervision of the Country Director.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Supply Chain Officer will lead all supply chain activities across procurement, logistics, warehousing, transport, commodity management, food quality and safety, emergency preparedness, and operational planning. The consultant will advise senior management, strengthen operational performance, mitigate risks, and ensure effective delivery of assistance to beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Advise the Country Director on supply chain strategy and operational priorities.
- Lead supply chain planning and optimization to support programme implementation.
- Develop and maintain contingency and emergency preparedness plans.
- Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
Supply Chain Operations
- Oversee procurement, warehousing, transport, inventory management, and commodity delivery.
- Monitor pipeline status and ensure timely availability of food commodities and operational supplies.
- Strengthen end-to-end visibility across supply chain activities.
- Ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
Risk Management and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with WFP policies, procedures, and donor requirements.
- Strengthen internal controls and risk mitigation measures.
- Monitor losses, claims, food safety incidents, and operational risks.
- Support audits, reviews, and oversight activities.
Food Quality and Safety
- Ensure implementation of food quality and safety standards.
- Oversee inspection, storage, handling, and transportation of food commodities.
- Lead investigation and resolution of food quality and safety incidents.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Maintain operational readiness for emergency response and scale-up activities.
- Coordinate preparedness planning with government authorities, partners, Regional Bureau, and headquarters.
- Develop contingency measures to ensure continuity of operations during emergencies.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent WFP on supply chain matters with government authorities, suppliers, partners, and UN agencies.
- Maintain effective coordination with programme, finance, administration, and field teams.
- Support donor briefings and operational updates as required.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team.
- Strengthen national staff capacity through training and mentoring.
- Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Deliverables
The consultant will be expected to:
Conduct an initial supply chain assessment and improvement plan within the first month. Develop or update the Country Office supply chain strategy. Submit monthly operational performance reports. Strengthen procurement, warehousing, transport, and inventory control systems. Develop or update emergency preparedness and contingency plans. Strengthen food quality and safety controls. Improve supply chain risk management and compliance mechanisms. Submit an end-of-assignment report with recommendations and sustainability measures.
Expected Results
- Improved supply chain performance and visibility.
- Stronger compliance and risk management.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness and response capability.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced university degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible supply chain experience.
- Experience leading humanitarian or large-scale supply chain operations.
- Strong background in procurement, logistics, transport, warehousing, and operational planning.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Previous UN or WFP experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strategic leadership and operational management.
- Supply chain optimization and performance management.
- Risk management and compliance.
- Emergency preparedness and response.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Improved food quality and safety controls.
- More efficient procurement, warehousing, and transport operations.
- Strengthened capacity of the Iran supply chain team.
Languages: Fluency in English required.
- Knowledge of Persian/Farsi is desirable.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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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: [email protected]
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 [email protected]. 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.
