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.
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. 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.
WFP Sudan has the potential to reach millions of food insecure people across Sudan – with a total of 9.2 million people assisted in 2022. WFP Sudan, one of the largest and complex operations for WFP globally, is currently rolling out its five-year Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023), which aims to provide emergency assistance through a hybrid approach (Cash, food and vouchers), along with life-changing types of programmes (Nutrition, Resilience and School Feeding).
The Head of Kosti Field Office is to lead and manage WFP operations in White Nile State in Sudan, to ensure the effective and efficient management of human and financial resources and delivery of WFP programs and activities and also to manage more than 45,000 metric ton capacity of warehouse and serve as one of the strategic storage locations both for While Nile State and South Sudan operation. A large emphasis is placed upon building and maintaining relationships with local governments, UN agencies, donors and other partners in the area to reinforce WFP's visibility.
The position is for 11 months on a consultancy basis.
The WFP Leadership Framework focuses on behaviours and HOW all staff deliver on the objectives. These behaviours, combined with our technical skills and knowledge, strengthen the performance of WFP in everything we do.
WHY DOES BEHAVIOUR MATTER?
The WFP Leadership Framework defines the behaviours we can use every day. It comprises five elements that establish the common standards of behaviour that guide how we work together.
Leads by Example with Integrity - Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role-modelling care for others.
Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments - Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change.
Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork - Is inclusive and collaborative and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth.
Applies Strategic Thinking - Demonstrates commitment to gathering perspectives, analysing options and risks and proposing new ways of doing things.
Builds & Maintains Sustainable Partnerships - Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives.
Education: Advanced University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, International Development, Social Sciences or other related field.
Work Experience: Minimum five years of relevant professional work experience
Experience in managing a small team
Previous experience with UN or other Humanitarian organization
Language: International Professional Fluency (level C) in English language. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an advantage
Opening date: 01 February 2023
Closing date: 14 February 2023
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
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