I. Overview
Through USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA), the United States (U.S.) sponsors qualified U.S. citizens for employment in the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program.
These fully funded JPO positions strengthen the capacity of WFP and further encourage U.S. citizens to become active members of the international community. After completing their JPO assignments, a number of JPOs successfully compete for positions at WFP and in other international and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
II. General Information
Title: Supply Chain Officer
Organization/Office: RBN, Djibouti/Supply Chain Unit
Duty Station: Djibouti City, Djibouti
Start Date Required: As soon as possible
Duration: Two years
The USAID/BHA sponsored JPO will be an employee of WFP, not of the U.S. Government.
III. Duties, Responsibilities, and Output Expectations
Under the direct supervision of Head of Supply Chain, the JPO will have the following responsibilities:
Expected Outcomes
IV. Supervision
The incumbent will be working under the direct supervision of the Head of Supply Chain.
V. Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, or any related field.
Work Experience:
Languages:
Fluency in English; Working knowledge of French is desired.
Additional Desired Technical Skills:
UN Competencies:
Behavioral competencies:
Workforce Diversity:
The United Nations believes that an inclusive culture attracts the best talent and encourages all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, disability, sexual orientation, cultural or religious backgrounds, to apply.
VI. Learning Elements
Training Components
Learning Elements
At the end of the two-year assignment, the JPO should have obtained:
VII. Background Information
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. WFP’s strategy in Djibouti is aligned with Djibouti Vision 2035 and considers regional strategies of the African Union, in particular Agenda 2063 and the Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Agricultural Growth, and IGAD sub-regional strategies. It is also aligned with the UNDAF for 2018– 2022 and builds on relevant recommendations of the Zero Hunger Strategic Review.
Addressing poverty is a major pathway to addressing food insecurity in Djibouti. Agricultural potential is limited, but the agricultural, pastoral and fisheries sectors offer opportunities for providing direct assistance for rural households susceptible to food insecurity and malnutrition. The two pillars of the WFP strategy are:
Reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Officer will provide analytics and contributions to supply chain activities, contribute to the planning and coordination of field supply chain operations, to ensure actions are in line with an effective and integrated supply chain approach meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements for partners.
The JPO program selection process is carried out jointly by USAID/BHA and WFP.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Applicants must be no older than 32 years of age as of December 31 of the year of application.
To apply please send the following to BHA.JPOCoordinator@usaid.gov:
Please state which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. If you wish to apply for multiple positions, please complete a Personal History Statement (P11) for each position and submit these to us in separate emails with the appropriate subject heading. Please submit your application documents in PDF format when possible.
Due to the volume of applications received, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Application Details:
Please complete the P11 thoroughly. The P11 provides the opportunity to include all required information in one document, including your professional work experience and references. Please attach a cover letter to explain your interest in the position and interest in working with the UN, along with a general resume. The P11 has instructions on how to complete the profile; however, please be sure to also follow the additional instructions below:
Application Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
For more information please consult the USAID/BHA Jobs website
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