Consultant Supply Chain

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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.

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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:
As outlined in the WFP supply chain strategic roadmap for the period 2022 – 2025, the Supply Chain Operations SCDR Research & Development (SCDR)unit was created to ensure continuous innovation of WFP's supply chain activities through the adoption of state-of-the-art strategies, business models and technology, including those developed at a field level. SCDR leads the adoption of innovative technological tools and industry best practices to optimize the use of resources, enhance analysis, and facilitate real time, data-driven decision making. SCDR also leads the partnership with the technology division on data integration, pursuing opportunities to create operational workflows that facilitate decision-making.
The Information Management Junior Consultant will support analytics, produce communication and information material, as well as support the Unit's operational activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collate and analyse data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a clear view of supply chain staffing-related activities that enables informed decision-making and consistent information for stakeholders and for the senior managers of the Division;

• Reorganise data used by the unit and consistently update

• Recommend and assist with the installation of more appropriate software for data storage and analysis;

• Assist with the regular analysis of HR stats for management decision making purposes;

• Assist with the preparation of documents and information management products; carry out research and editing;

• Assist in maintaining documentation formats, databases, reporting systems and with the presentation of material;

• Take and keep notes/meeting Minutes as needed;

• Support the team on other communications initiatives;

• Update and create entries for new profiles in the database

• Contribute to building talent within the Supply Chain Division, working with managers to understand their needs to recruit a high calibre workforce to deliver business objectives;

• Assist in the evaluation of internal and external candidates by managing technical assessments, support the shortlisting of candidates and carry out reference checks

• Perform other duties as required.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will 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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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.