DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15 September 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

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).

Supply Chain Officer (Sustainability)
CST I / Level I Consultancy _ CST II / Level II Consultancy

Do you want to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide? This is your opportunity!

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Increasing humanitarian needs, climate change, environmental degradation and supply chain disruptions are creating new challenges for global humanitarian and development organizations. Sustainable and resilient supply chains are essential to ensure that humanitarian and development assistance is delivered efficiently while minimizing negative environmental and social impacts.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking Supply Chain Officers (Sustainability) to support the design and implementation of initiatives that improve sustainability, resilience and operational efficiency across supply chain systems. Successful candidates will contribute to projects, partnerships, research and technical support activities that help WFP adopt more sustainable approaches to procurement, logistics and supply chain management.

The Supply Chain Officers (Sustainability) will work within the Sustainable Supply Chain Unit at WFP’s headquarters in Rome, Italy. Positions will be based either in the Rome HQ or remote.  We are recruiting for positions at both Consultancy Level I and Consultancy Level II depending on levels of responsibility and accountability. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support to Country Offices to implement regional supply chain environmental strategies, achieve corporate supply chain-related sustainability milestones, design and implement supply chain sustainability projects, while ensuring alignment with wider programme activities.
• Coordinate and support the development, update and implementation of policies, guidelines, plans and procedures that strengthen sustainability, resilience, efficiency, agility, reliability and quality in WFP supply chain operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal WFP divisions and external partners, including private sector, UN agencies, NGOs and governments, to ensure alignment and collaboration on WFP sustainability efforts.
• Seek partnership and funding opportunities, including in-kind and cash contributions, through proposal development and effective positioning of projects with existing and potential partners.
• Identify innovative financing and procurement modalities to incentivize sustainable practices.
• Conduct research on trends and solutions from humanitarian and development fields, academia and the private sector, and translate findings into concise analysis and practical recommendations for WFP operations.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for scaling environmentally and socially sustainable supply chain initiatives, including through humanitarian clusters, UN80 and other inter-agency and humanitarian system mechanisms.
• Support frameworks, guidelines and tools, including WFP’s ECODASH environmental impact measurement system, to monitor, manage and report environmental and other sustainability impacts of WFP’s supply chain.
• Identify opportunities to integrate social sustainability considerations into WFP’s approach to supply chain sustainability, in line with donor requirements and UN system-wide policy trends.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance and training to Country Offices and partners on supply chain sustainability initiatives, partnerships, communications and knowledge management.
• Support other thematic areas within the Supply Chain Division and perform other related duties, as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Advanced university degree in Environmental Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, International Development, International Relations, or another relevant field; or first university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Years of relevant professional experience required

• CST I / Level I Consultancy: At least three years of relevant professional experience.
• CST II / Level II Consultancy: At least five years of relevant professional experience related to sustainability in the multilateral sector.

Please note that the level of the consultancy assignment will be defined by the complexity of the Terms of Reference and not based on the candidate’s experience.

Competencies

Environmental and social sustainability, supply chain management, logistics and/or procurement, project management, partnerships, planning and organization, analysis, problem solving, effective communication, stakeholder engagement and knowledge management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essential requirements:

Experience working on environmental and/or social sustainability initiatives within a supply chain context.

• Experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, operations, circular economy, climate action, sustainable sourcing or related fields.

Desirables:

• Experience conducting research, policy analysis or technical assessments.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing guidance materials, training programmes or knowledge products.
• Experience building partnerships with governments, international organizations, NGOs, donors or private sector organizations.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks, impact measurement methodologies or ESG-related approaches.
• Experience working in developing countries, humanitarian settings or international development programmes.
• Consulting or advisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the World Food Programme.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in oral and written English, including strong technical writing skills, is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of a second official UN language, particularly French, Spanish and/or Arabic, is highly desirable.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

16th September 2026.

YOU ARE AT THE CENTER

WFP will maintain fluid communication with candidates about the overall selection process. WFP offers a competitive compensation package.

After completing the application, candidates will receive communication indicating that their profile has been successfully received. Applications will be reviewed through a competitive selection process to assess relevant experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet the selection criteria may be contacted for further assessment or interviews and to confirm continued interest and availability. Successful candidates may be placed in a roster for future consultancy opportunities and contacted on a needs basis.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies, and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. For its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, ethnic group, age, sexual orientation, other affiliation or HIV/AIDS status.

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.

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.