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* Strengthen asset governance through Standard operating procedure (SOP) updates, internal controls, loss reporting, third-party asset monitoring, decentralization oversight, and capacity building of Asset Focal Points. * Lead end-to-end management of outsourced personnel contracts, ensuring compliance with agreement provisions and procurement, financial, and administrative policies. * Review staffing needs, plan and budget positions, create and manage Purchase Orders, and advise units on appropriate procurement actions.
Last checked: 6 hours ago
Closing date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Country: South Sudan
Duty station: Juba, South Sudan
Contract type: Full time | Fully Present
Grade: Not specified
Open to: Internationals
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
13 July 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Juba)
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WHY JOIN WFP?
POSITION: Management Services Officer - Asset Management
CONTRACT MODALITY: International Consultant level 1 (CST-I)
UNIT/DIVISION: Management Services Unit
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Juba, South Sudan
DURATION: 11 months (Renewable subject to funding availability and performance)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
WFP South Sudan operates in a complex, high-risk environment requiring strong enabling services for humanitarian delivery. The Country Office manages an asset portfolio of approximately USD 110 million, about 10% of WFP’s global asset base and 30% of regional asset acquisition value and leads asset disposals and auctions.
The operation also manages outsourced personnel contracts worth up to USD 4 million annually and implements the Business Operations Strategy (BOS) under the UN Reform agenda. BOS has contributed approximately USD 2.5 million in cost savings over three years. Given the scale, complexity, and risk exposure, the assignment requires integrated oversight of asset management, contract management, BOS, and reporting.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Head and Deputy Head of Management Services the consultant will perform the following duties:
Asset Management
Contract Management (Outsourced Personnel Management)
Business Operations Strategy
Reporting
Any other duties may be assigned.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education: Advanced University degree in Business/Public Administration, Engineering, Social Sciences, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field relating to office management and administration, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.
Experience: For master’s degree holder, a minimum of at least 3 years of professional experience or for bachelor’s degree holder, at least 5 years of professional experience in the area of Administration and Assets or facilities Management and inventory control including:
Knowledge & Skills: Strong asset management, contract management, compliance, analytical, reporting, stakeholder coordination. Good knowledge of asset recording, tracking, and management system, data analysis using Excel, and other MS Office Applications. Experience preparing dashboards, management reports, and trend analysis.
Languages: Fluency in English Language
REMARKS
The recruitment / VA will also serve as a roster for the same or lower grade level (also for any other short-term contract modality), possible placement in different duty stations, in case of future operational need.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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.
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