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9 July 2026-23:59-GMT+05:45 Nepal Time (Kathmandu)
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The position leads the Supply Chain unit in the WFP Nepal Country Office and reports to the Deputy Country Director.
JOB PURPOSE:
WFP Nepal’s Country Strategic Plan (2024-2028) constitutes four strategic outcomes with a strong focus on a carefully structured transition from direct implementation to providing integrated technical assistance and capacity strengthening support to the government and other stakeholders.
A key component of this shift includes strengthening the government’s supply chain (SC) and logistics capacity including supply chain optimization of the government’s social protection programmes such as the Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF), large scale food fortification and others. While excellent progress has been made over the years, gaps still remain in overall logistics and supply chain management at the three tiers of the government. To strengthen operational effectiveness and enhance provision of technical assistance in supply chain, WFP Nepal seeks to recruit an International Consultant – Supply Chain Officer, to provide technical expertise, operational support, and strategic advice in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and optimization of supply chain and logistics operations.
The consultant will support WFP in strengthening end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement planning and implementation, transport contracting and management, warehousing (Humanitarian Staging Areas), inventory control, distribution systems, logistics coordination, and supply chain performance monitoring. The consultant will assist in ensuring that logistics operations meet operational requirements while adhering to WFP policies, procedures, and international best practices.
The job holder will lead the supply chain unit and will have the following roles and responsibilities:
TERMS AND CONDITION
Position Title: Head of Supply Chain
Contract Type: Regular Consultant
Level: II
Contract Duration: 11 months (Extendable)
Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal
Date of Publication: 26.06.2026
Deadline of Application: 09.07.2026
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Define supply chain strategy for the WFP Nepal Country Office in line with WFP policies and procedures and ensure effective integration of logistics and procurement operations and provide oversight to emergency preparedness and response.
- Strengthen capacities of staff and partners in logistics and supply chain management through coaching, training and career guidance and advice to enable a high-performing team.
- Lead coordination with government Ministries, departments, humanitarian and development partners, and service providers for emergency preparedness and response.
Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:
Supply Chain Planning and execution
- Conduct assessments of existing supply chain and logistics systems and lead the design and implementation of supply chain strategies and operational plans.
- Analyze supply chain risks and recommend mitigation measures.
Logistics Operations
- Provide oversight and coordinate the operations of the Humanitarian Staging Areas (HSAs) ensuring compliance with WFP logistics procedures and standards including proper documentation, inventory accuracy, and stock reconciliation.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Support logistics preparedness activities, development of contingency plans and emergency logistics strategies and provide surge support during emergency operations as required.
Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with government ministries, implementing partners, transporters, suppliers, and humanitarian agencies.
- Participate in logistics coordination meetings and working groups.
- Facilitate information sharing among stakeholders.
Capacity Strengthening
- Conduct training and coaching sessions for WFP staff and partners.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance notes, and training materials.
- Support institutional strengthening initiatives related to logistics and supply chain management.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- Refined government capacity strengthening strategy for SC and EPR. More efficient and effective government systems and procedures in place to provide assistance in the context of scaled up social protection and shock-responsive programmes. Fully handed over EPR project and sustainable government management plan of HSAs in place (including SOPs). Improved government capability to respond to emergencies.
- Input into the 2G CSP country capacity strengthening component.
- Funding proposals and briefing documents as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience:
Five years of post-graduate professional experience in capacity strengthening for supply chain and emergency preparedness and response, or related fields.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Proven skills in and knowledge of corporate country capacity strengthening approaches and tools, including on government and private sector partnerships.
- Proven project management experience across the entire project cycle including resource mobilization and development partner liaison.
- Experience in leading project teams and supervising staff.
- Demonstrated skills in collaborative problem-solving, lateral thinking and prioritization in high-pressure working environments are an advantage.
- Behavioural competencies such as action management, client orientation, cognitive capacity, innovation, partnering and teamwork.
- Proven fundraising/partnership expertise in Nepal.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language
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