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JOB TITLE:	Supply Chain Officer (Compliance)
TYPE OF CONTRACT:	International Regular Consultancy
GRADE:	CST Level II
DUTY STATION (City, Country):	Conakry, Guinea
DURATION:	11 months
NUMBER OF POSITION:	One (1)
TYPE OF VACANCY:	External VA

ABOUT WFP

Assisting more than 90 million people in 83 countries each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

Present in Guinea since 1964, WFP is committed to saving lives and transforming livelihoods through close collaboration with the Government. Its interventions seek to address the root causes of food insecurity, build resilience among vulnerable communities in Guinea and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). WFP’s efforts are aligned with national priorities (Plan national de développement économique et social 2016-2020 and Programme de reference intérimaire de la transition 2022-2025) and place a particular emphasis on women and youth. This approach also aims to increase national ownership by enhancing institutional capacities.

What is in for you?

➡️ WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.

➡️ WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, 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 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.

➡️ WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance.

Join us to make a difference in WFP Guinea, watch this video to know more about us!!

What will you do in this position?

You will provide advice and specialized support in the establishment of effective risk assessment and risk management activities; application of controls and compliance with policies and procedures; and contribution to the overall effectiveness of Supply Chain operations in the Country.

How can you make a difference?

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director (CD) or his/her delegate, you will be responsible for the following key duties:

1. Proactively provide end to end support to Guinea Country Office in addressing all audits and oversight missions’ recommendations. Ensure all recommendations are addressed and closed in corporate audit tracking tools.
2. Support CO Management in the preparation of reports pertaining to compliance and oversight actions by the Country Office Supply Chain unit.
3. Proactively support CO Supply Chain staff in enhancing the existing supply chain processes on risk & compliance issues and on maintaining an effective internal control environment to support operational efficiency.
4. Provide advice to ensure WFP Supply Chain operations in the country are carried out in compliance with Supply Chain manuals and / or best practices.
5. Contribute to the effective implementation of compliance reviews by Supply Chain units in the CO, including but not limited to the use of self-assessment checklists.
6. Lead regular and ad-hoc risk assessments in supply chain in the country including in sub-offices.
7. Prepare comprehensive reports summarising the status of compliance of supply chain internal controls, key oversight themes and formulate sound recommendations for senior management on the required actions in areas of risk & compliance vulnerability.
8. Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for...

Education:	Advanced University degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, or Logistics, Procurement or first University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training courses.
Experience:	Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in managing supply chain operations including coordination with internal and external stakeholders and supporting emergency programs. Demonstrated experience in implementing/setting-up supply chain improvement and optimization initiatives to achieve cost efficiency, improved agility, reliability and quality. Demonstrated experience in implementing/setting-up supply chain improvement and optimization initiatives to achieve cost efficiency, improved agility, reliability and quality.
Desired Experience & Skills:	Broad or specialized knowledge of Supply Chain best practices and processes Experience in implementing operational supply chain strategies. Experience in designing and implementing supply chain strategies. Experience evaluating and selecting service providers and/or suppliers. Experience identifying operational risks. Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly assimilate, specific processes and systems. Willingness to travel.
Languages:	Fluency (level C) in French language and at least an intermediate knowledge (level B) in English.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

23/05/2024

Ref.: VA 832855

Kindly note the only documents you need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time.

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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.

How do you apply...

To be considered, you are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings).
CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

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