Supply Chain Officer at World Food Programme

Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply chain management, Logistics, Humanitarian operations, Freight forwarding, Operational coordination, Risk management, Compliance, Stakeholder engagement, Data analysis, Reporting, Contract management, Procurement support, Emergency response, Multimodal operations

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 21 April 2026-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul) 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 climate change. 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. 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). POSITION TITLE: Supply Chain Officer ORG UNIT: WFP Afghanistan Country Office – Supply Chain, in close coordination with UNHRD Dubai TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular Consultant (CST) – Level I- working remotely (home based) DURATION: 6 months COUNTRY CONTEXT/ ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: The World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan operates in one of the most complex humanitarian environments globally, characterized by severe access constraints, border closures, sanctions‑related compliance requirements, and volatile regional transit conditions. Since late 2025, the traditional southern supply corridor through Pakistan has been repeatedly disrupted due to border closures and security constraints. To prevent pipeline breaks and ensure continuity of food assistance, WFP Afghanistan has activated contingency routing through Jebel Ali (UAE), with onward movement via Bandar Abbas and the Islam Qala–Herat corridor. This has significantly increased the operational complexity of the supply chain, requiring intensive coordination across shipping, customs clearance, port operations, warehousing, contracting, finance, and reporting functions. Given the scale and criticality of this operation, WFP Afghanistan relies on dedicated, day‑to‑day operational support based in Dubai, embedded within UNHRD, to manage the food pipeline transiting through Jebel Ali and ensure close coordination between the Afghanistan Country Office, UNHRD Dubai, freight forwarders, shipping units, and headquarters counterparts. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of this consultancy is to provide dedicated operational and coordination support to the management of WFP Afghanistan’s food operations routed via Jebel Ali, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost‑effective movement of food commodities from arrival at port through onward delivery to Afghanistan. The consultant will serve as focal point for the Afghanistan–Jebel Ali pipeline, supporting planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting of food movements, while strengthening coordination between WFP Afghanistan CO, UNHRD Dubai, and relevant internal and external stakeholders. The assignment is critical to help Afghanistan CO prevent pipeline breaks, reduce demurrage, detention, and avoidable costs, strengthen accountability and visibility over high‑value food movements, allow Afghanistan CO to maintain focus on in‑country delivery and programmatic priorities MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Afghanistan Country Office Supply Chain Management, in close coordination with UNHRD Dubai and relevant WFP units and will be responsible for the following: Operational Coordination Act as focal point for all WFP Afghanistan food commodities transiting through Jebel Ali, from call forward to vessel arrival through onward dispatch to Afghanistan Track and monitor the end‑to‑end transit, including arrival dates, storage status, cross‑stuffing, onward transport, and expected delivery timelines Proactively flag risks related to delays, congestion, documentation gaps, or access constraints, and propose mitigation measures Liaison & Stakeholder Engagement Provide effective coordination with other WFP teams and units such as Afghanistan CO, Shipping unit, UNHRD Dubai, freight forwarders, customs agents, inspection companies and port authorities to ensure smooth execution of operations Coordinate closely with WFP Afghanistan CO, and Shipping units on planning, prioritization, and execution of shipments Liaise with third party companies (FFAs, warehouse operators, inspection companies, port authorities) to resolve operational issues and ensure contractual compliance Contracting, Financial & Administrative Support Provide advice and support in the preparation and follow‑up of purchase orders and related documentation linked to the Afghanistan Jebel Ali operation Contribute to justifications, notes for the record, and supporting documentation related to freight forwarders engagement, contract extensions, or operational decisions, as required Ensure systematic monitoring of freight handling, storage, demurrage, and detention costs Reporting & Information Management Produce and maintain accurate operational trackers and provide regular pipeline updates to Afghanistan CO and relevant stakeholders Provide data consolidation to support decision‑making related to routing, prioritization, and contingency planning Risk Management & Compliance Ensure that all operations comply with WFP policies, sanctions frameworks, and humanitarian exemptions applicable to Afghanistan operations Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks linked to the Jebel Ali corridor and support mitigation actions Promote strong coordination, documentation, and audit‑ready processes Other Duties Perform any other relevant tasks required SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field (A first‑level university degree with additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree) Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian logistics, supply chain operations, or emergency response. Proven experience dealing with international supply chains, preferably involving multimodal operations, working with or managing freight forwarders relations or key accounts, etc. Demonstrated experience working with UN agencies, and familiarity with WFP/UNHRD operations is a strong asset. Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of humanitarian logistics, contracting, and Freight forwarding Very good analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and respond rapidly to operational changes Ability to work with different stakeholders both internal and external to the Organization Proficiency in standard WFP systems and reporting tools is an asset Fluency in English required; knowledge of other UN working languages is an advantage WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. 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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, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. 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Responsibilities

The consultant will manage the end-to-end food pipeline from Jebel Ali to Afghanistan, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. They will act as the primary focal point for operational coordination, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement across multiple internal and external units.