DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

31 August 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden)

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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).

GENERAL INFORMATION
JOB TITLE: Logistics Officer (Funds Management)
TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Fixed Term NOA
SUPERVISOR: Head of Supply Chain
UNIT/DIVISION: Supply Chain / Funds Management
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen

DURATION: 12 Months, renewable

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and food insecurity. WFP's mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. Every day, WFP works globally to support people affected by conflict, disasters, climate shocks, and economic crises, with particular attention to women, children, and other vulnerable groups.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE APPOINTMENT:
The Logistics Officer (Funds Management) will operate under the supervision of the Head of Supply Chain and work across units to support the management of Yemen Country Office’s supply chain financial resources. The incumbent will oversee the Funds Management function, provide analytics and contributions to Yemen Country Office’s supply chain operations, following an effective and integrated supply chain approach meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements for partners.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
General

• Contribute to the development and implementation of supply chain plans, procedures, and operations in line with Country Office supply chain strategies, functional strategies, policies, plans, and corporate standards.

• Contribute to country context analyses, market assessments, supply chain network mapping, and the management of end-to-end operational supply chains and market-based interventions to support operational optimization and the selection of appropriate operational modalities.

• Contribute to the implementation of supply chain operations, initiatives, and services, and support day-to-day operational activities to ensure a timely, cost-effective, integrated, and compliant approach to supply chain management.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data, and prepare accurate and timely reports, dashboards, visual materials, and other analytical products that highlight opportunities for improvement, support operational decision-making, and ensure consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

• Partner and collaborate with counterparts across Country Office functions to promote an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance and strengthen cross-functional operational alignment.

• Support monitoring of supply chain activities to ensure compliance with established strategies, policies, procedures, controls, and internal standards, while improving operational efficiency and overall performance.

• Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and providing support on operational analysis and technical queries.

• Contribute to preparedness actions and support rapid emergency response operations, including the deployment of food and resources at the onset of a crisis.

Funds Management

• Standardize Supply Chain funds management processes and develop, maintain, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidance materials to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and consistent funds management practices.

• Supervise Supply Chain payment processing and provide financial advice to support cost-effective operational decision-making.

• Carry out Supply Chain financial planning activities, including cash flow forecasting and Food Transfer Cost (FTC) budgeting, encompassing budget preparation, monitoring, analysis, and periodic reviews to ensure the timely fulfilment of financial obligations and effective utilization of available funds.

• Monitor, reconcile, and report on Supply Chain funds utilization, identifying deficits, surpluses, and related risks, and recommending corrective actions to support effective resource management and informed decision-making.

• Implement and maintain corporate financial tools, systems, and controls, and design and enhance Supply Chain funds and expenditure monitoring tools to strengthen Supply Chain financial management, reporting, accountability, visibility, forecasting, and decision-making at the Country Office level.

• Ensure accurate financial tracking and reconciliation during project closures, resource reallocations, and resource transfers.

• Contribute to the preparation of project documents, funding proposals, budgets, and financial status reports through the provision of timely funds and expenditure analysis.

• Participate in relevant Country Office committees and governance forums providing advice on funds status, budget performance, and resource utilization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Advanced University degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, Accounting, Finance, or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:
Required:

• Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience in the use of supply chain information systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.

• Experience in preparing, implementing, and monitoring budgets.

• Demonstrated experience in supervising small to medium-sized teams.

Desirable

• Experience in supporting analytical and conceptual work on supply chain strategy and implementation.

• Experience in designing plans and operational scenarios in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience in troubleshooting and solving operational issues.

Languages: English - Arabic

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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:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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