Procurement Associate G6

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

5 November 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Beirut)

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 extreme weather shocks.

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).

WFP Lebanon encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

 

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.

 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at lebanon.recruitment@wfp.org (and copying in global.inclusion@wfp.org). Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

 

Organizational Background:

Assisting more than 115.5 million people in 120 + countries each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and helping individuals and communities find life-changing solutions to the multiple challenges they face in building better futures.

In conflict situations, we bring relief to exhausted populations and use food assistance to build pathways to peace and stability – work for which WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.

WFP Lebanon provides cash assistance to Syrian refugees and in-kind assistance to vulnerable Lebanese, while supporting the Government in strengthening social safety nets. WFP supports resilience-building activities, and its school meals programme improves nutrition and school attendance. Since October 2023, WFP has provided food and cash assistance to people affected by the conflict and has scaled up its food assistance including the distribution of daily meals following the recent escalation.

 

To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:
https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/  

 

   

 Job Purpose:

 

The role provides coordination, administrative services, and research support for procurement activities, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of procurement services. It coordinates and oversees procurement support activities, ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in support of WFP operations. It contributes to procurement planning, sourcing processes, contract management, market analysis, supplier relationship management, and process improvement initiatives while providing technical guidance and supervision to procurement support staff.

 

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

 

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the head of procurement, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

 

1. Provide operational coordination and administrative services, to support procurement projects and activities, following standard processes and contributing to the effective procurement of goods and services.

2. Identify and recommend potential suppliers and compile data/documents to support the selection of suppliers, ensuring standard processes are followed.

3. Review, record and prioritise purchasing requests, and provide support to requisitioners, in order to support the procurement of appropriate goods and services, at lowest cost to WFP.

4. Contribute to negotiations with new suppliers on terms and conditions of orders, alongside a senior officer, in order to obtain the best terms and lowest costs for WFP.

5. Prepare Purchase Orders, contracts and any supporting documentation for approval by the appropriate stakeholder, and approve purchases within delegated authority, to enable the swift purchase of goods and services.

6. Resolve issues related to delivered goods, using initiative, liaising with all parti es and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of problems.

7. Research, collect and analyse data in order to produce reports to enable informed decision-making by Procurement Officers, and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

8. Manage updates and further develop databases and records, to ensure information is accurate, organised, and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements.

9. Maintain relationships with internal counterparts, to support the alignment of procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.

10. Supervise the work of support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.

11. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

12. Perform other related duties, as required.

 

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education: Completion of secondary school education. University degree in the field of Supply chain or business management or finance is a plus.

 

Experience: At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply chain.

 

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.

 

Required Experiences for entry into the role:

• Experience conducting supplier research and coordinating with retailers, wholesalers and traders (including supplier identification, due diligence, assessment of supplier capabilities, etc…)
• Experience conducting procurement related analysis (example: spend analysis, market analysis, benchmarking, cost saving, contract utilization, etc…)
• Experience in developing and presenting procurement reports.( example: market assessment report, KPI tracking, management briefing, etc…)
• Experience in tendering and contracting processes including preparation of solicitation documents, bid evaluation and contract drafting.
• Experience in vendor management, supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, maintenance of vendor database.
• Experience in managing procurement-related systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Experience managing procurement activities in accordance with ethics, compliance, governance, and anti-fraud principles
• Knowledge of food and non-food (goods and services) procurement processes, including competitive bidding procedures, transparency and accountability requirements, value-for-money principles and donor compliance requirements
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contract

 

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes and linkages with other operations (e.g., logistics)
• Demonstrated familiarity with locally purchased commodities/goods/services.

 

 

WFP Leadership Framework: Common Standards of Behaviour

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

 Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

Terms and Conditions: 

·       WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, various types of leaves including, medical and life insurances, provision of breastfeeding rooms for new parents, and various wellness platforms.

·       WFP Lebanon offers flexible working hours schedule upon prior approval. 

·       Our premises are accessible, and we are committed to accommodate to any required reasonable accessible needs to remove barriers in the workplace.

·       Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

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

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

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

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.