DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS30 May 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)
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.
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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).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical guidance on various FSQ related matters linked with CO Supply Chain operations and cross-functional activities ensuring compliance with FSQ manual and related guidelines.
Collate and analyse data and contribute to the preparation of reports relating to food quality and safety, applying risk management and mitigation, and contribute toward robust FSQ implementation.
Guidance on downstream quality management to combat and reduce food commodity losses and food quality and safety issues and incidents.
In the event of food incidents, report and timely response to the situation through root cause investigation to protect WFP’ reputation and beneficiaries health. Document lesson learned to reduce the re-occurrence of the incident.
Monitoring the food quality and safety during storage in WFP’s warehouses and guide teams on FSQ best practices on storage of commodities particularly SNFs, including addressing risks related to damages, reconditioning, infestation and cross-contamination issues.
Conduct regular quality monitoring for the WFP’s, CP’s warehouses on WFP standards and requirements in terms of checking aspects related to hygiene and good storage practices to ensure compliance with WFP’s FSQ and Logistics Manual
Guide third-party service providers and monitor the fumigation practices at WFP’s warehouses and recommend improvements and support capacity building around FSQ to enhance technical performance, efficiency and quality of the service providers.
Establish and maintain collaboration with food regulatory authorities and laboratories to strengthen relationships for humanitarian food aid commodities ensuring compliance with WFP food and safety regulations and standards.
Ensure updated repository of national food standards through collection/purchase exercise and maintain updated logs for all national standards from Country Offices
Implement product spot/compliance testing programme and coordinate with RB focal points to ensure all protocols of sampling, dispatch, result interpretation and raising non-conforming in case of any deviation observed.
Support FSQ integration into various procurement and programmatic chain interventions (local supplier/miller assessment, SHFs, retail and market activities, and HGSF) ranging from program design and delivery to prevent damages, incidents, and food loss.
Identify and build productive relationships with supply chain colleagues and support the capacity building of WFP staff on FSQ culture through interactive engagements and coordination.
Contribute towards the development and/or implementation of protocols and tools relating to FSQ issues, ensuring alignment with CO supply chain strategy, policies, and plans.
Follow emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
Other as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Completion of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
Experience: At least six (6) years of relevant work experience with a Secondary School Certificate OR a University degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of relevant experience in food technology, nutrition, food fortification, or related project implementation.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems (i.e. HACCP, ISO, FSSC 22000, BRC etc.), preferable in FMCG - food division
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices, food laboratory analysis, knowledge of food storage and warehouse management including specialized nutritious foods
Proficient in computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Good Analytical Skills (problem-solving, result interpretation)
Good Communication Skills (oral and written)
Willingness to share expertise, experience and knowledge in the form of manuals, trainings, lectures and practical hands-on intervention in the field.
Experience in developing and managing food safety and quality related projects operational in supply chain.
This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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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
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
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.