Fellow - Supply Chain Planner - Wang SA

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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).

With growing humanitarian needs far outpacing increases in funding, better planning is critical to improve WFP’s efficiency and ability to operate in an environment with frequent supply chain disruptions. To that end, WFP has established a team of experts in Supply Chain Planning & Optimization (SPOs) that apply best practices in supply chain management and advanced analytics to humanitarian operations, using their unique expertise to develop integrated sourcing and delivery plans, provide operational foresight in support of data-driven decision-making, and optimize operational design, both for WFP operations and those of its partners.

SPOs share a cross-functional knowledge of operations, enabling end-to-end supply chain planning and increased coordination across functions. By automating complex data crunching and reconciliation across units and systems, SPOs allow key staff to better manage their time and focus on more value-added tasks, such as analyzing various planning scenarios, and alerting on issues and potential risks.

GENERAL INFORMATION

§ City and Country of assignment: Rome, Italy

§ Hiring Unit: Supply Chain Planning & Optimization branch (SCDO)

§ Hiring Division: Supply Chain & Delivery division (SCD)

§ Supervisor Role: Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Officer

§ Working arrangement: In person

§ Duration of assignment: 6 months

§ Expected Starting Date: Summer 2026

§ Number of available positions: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of SCDO’s planners, the fellow will have the following responsibilities:

1.Development of optimized sourcing and delivery plans, accounting for all physical and financial constraints.

2.Elaboration of demand plans, using forecasting tools, and enriched with information gathered from relevant parties.

3.Creation of forward-looking projections and scenario analyses to maximize demand coverage, anticipate potential issues, and identify mitigating actions.

4.Producing and leveraging performance metrics for improved supply chain planning.

5.Evaluating the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of different operational designs.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

§Be a Master's student or a graduate in the area of Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Data Science, Engineering, or Business Management from a recognized university;§Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C). Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset.§Experience in SC-related industry (e.g. supporting S&OP-type processes, demand planning, material planning, distribution planning, procurement, shipping) is desired.§Prior international work or study experience (through coursework, research, or internships) is highly desirable.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout the assignment, selected candidates have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

The Supply Chain Division complements this with a training program that introduces new staff to the different elements that make up WFP's complex supply chain, from procurement and quality control to shipping and warehousing.

The fellow will also go through the Planning branch’s onboarding programme, which involves training sessions with other planning officers in headquarters and the field. The training will include introductions to the humanitarian sector and WFP’s supply chain operations and is complemented with hands-on training on a suite of analytical solutions that support supply chain planning analyses.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

At the end of the assignment, the Intern will have gained:

•Knowledge of WFP’s overall operations and activities, as well as best practices in the planning andoptimization of supply chains for humanitarian operations.

•Valuable skills in the utilization of AI and other analytics to support supply chain planning analyses, inengaging with supply chain stakeholders on end-to-end supply chain plans, and in presenting analyticalinsights to supply chain managers.

TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in an international organization. It offers valuable exposure to WFP’s operations and the chance to contribute meaningfully to its mission.

The selected candidate will receive IT equipment and training material; however, financial compensation and medical coverage are not provided by WFP. Applicants may seek alternative funding opportunities, such as university grants or external scholarships, to support their assignment.

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:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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 [email protected]. 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.