Supply Chain Associate (Capacity Strengthening) SC6 - Bridgetown, Barbados

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

19 July 2026-23:59-GMT-04:00 Atlantic Standard Time (Barbados)

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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.

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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).

ABOUT YOU

Do you have six or more years of experience in supply chain, logistics, project coordination, or capacity strengthening initiatives? Are you skilled at coordinating multiple activities, analysing data, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and delivering results in a dynamic environment? Do you want to work with the world's largest humanitarian organisation? This is your opportunity to join the World Food Programme.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

In 2018, WFP re-established its presence in the Caribbean with an office in Barbados. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. WFP Caribbean’s capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis and mapping; end-to-end supply chain management; shock-responsive social protection; food systems strengthening; and climate risk financing. In times of crisis, WFP works with partners to provide direct assistance when events surpass national and regional capacities by delivering food, cash or voucher assistance, or through emergency logistics or emergency telecommunications service provision.

At this level, job holders demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance for WFP supply chain operational activities. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders typically manage a small team, supervising and coaching staff.

JOB PURPOSE:

To coordinate and support the implementation of regional supply chain projects and activities to enable the effective and timely delivery of project outcomes and operational objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of supply chain capacity strengthening activities in collaboration with CDEMA, national authorities, and other partners, ensuring alignment with agreed objectives and workplans.
2. Support analysis of country and regional supply chain contexts, identify operational challenges, and contribute to the development of practical solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Assist in the implementation of new supply chain initiatives, tools, and approaches, ensuring coordination with core activities and close collaboration with supply chain stakeholders.
4. Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned from humanitarian, development, academic, and private sector sources, and support knowledge-sharing activities.
5. Support the monitoring of activities, budgets, and resources to ensure effective use of available inputs and timely delivery of outputs.
6. Support collaboration with internal supply chain functions and external counterparts, including government entities, UN agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners, to ensure coordinated supply chain operations.
7. Support adherence to supply chain policies, procedures, and controls, with attention to quality, risk mitigation, loss prevention, and cost efficiency.
8. Support accurate and timely reporting on supply chain activities, including data consolidation, analysis, and preparation of reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
9. Contribute to preparedness actions by supporting risk analysis, contingency planning, and monitoring of supply chain readiness at national and regional levels.
10. Other duties as required.

OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS:

WFP provides emergency response support to the 22 English and Dutch-speaking countries in the Caribbean as needed. In this role, the incumbent may be required to:

• Support the Unit's emergency response activities.
• Deploy to affected countries to assist with Unit operations as required.
• Work beyond regular working hours to support emergency response efforts.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing supply chain/logistics capacity-strengthening initiatives
• Experience in supply chain systems analysis
• Experience in documenting and sharing best practices and lessons learned
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams and adapt to changing priorities

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, capacity strengthening, project coordination, or related fields.

Education:Post secondary certificate in Supply Chain Management or related function area. A post secondary certificate in Project Management or Training and Development would be an asset.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Who Can Apply?

• This position is open to nationals of Barbados and CARICOM member states and associate members. CARICOM Nationals applying for National position outside of their home country bear sole responsibility for required actions or expenses related to relocation, accommodation, repatriation and any other living expenses, etc.
• A CARICOM Skilled National Certificate is a pre-requisite of employment for successful candidates who are not from the country for which the position is advertised.

Employment Particulars

Type of position: Short-Term, Full-Time

Type of Contact: Service Contract Level 6 (SC 6)

Duration on Contract: 12 months. This contract is eligible for extension. Extension of contracts will be based on satisfactory performance and operational requirements. There will be a 12-month probationary period upon appointment to the role.

Duty Station: Bridgetown, Barbados

Travel Requirements: The WFP Caribbean Office cover the 22 English and Dutch speaking Caribbean countries. The selected candidate may be required to travel from time to time, both regionally and internationally, to support missions, emergency responses, training etc. As such full medical clearance will be required.

Benefits and Entitlements

• Competitive Salary
• Up to 30 Days of Annual Leave
• Pension Contribution
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Health, Life and Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave and Compassionate Leave
• Parental Leave (birth and non-birth parents)
• Remuneration: The salary for this position starts at BBD $ 6,025.20

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. 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.