DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15 March 2025-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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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).

The Logistics Assistant (Quality and Safety) will support the supply chain in ensuring the overall management of food commodities, with a focus on maintaining food safety, quality assurance, and compliance. They will oversee the receipt, inspection, storage, and handling of commodities at the warehouse in Chattogram, Bangladesh, to prevent quality degradation, infestation, contamination, and loss.

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

Under the overall supervision of Head of field office/Head of Unit and/or his/her designated official, the Food Technologist will undertake the following duties:

1. Collect, analyse, and report on food safety data which includes documenting food quality incidents such as rejections, rework, near misses, and anomalies, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference to enhance risk assessment and management in country operations.
2. Support food safety incident investigations which include conduct regular inspections and spot checks of stored food products, recommend corrective actions to maintain quality, and perform periodic technical assessments of suppliers to ensure compliance with WFP’s quality and safety standards.
3. Process evidence-based recommendations on controlling measures to mitigate food commodity losses and safety issues, developing tools for rapid response, reviewing sample analysis reports for conformity and safety, and corrective as well as preventive actions as needed.
4. Assist the training and capacity building of WFP staff, government agencies, and partners on food safety, quality, and fortification, while assisting in the development of aligned training materials and guidelines to enhance food safety and quality knowledge.
5. Ensure effective warehouse management by supporting logistics in planning, receiving, storing, and delivering food commodities while applying good storage practices.
6. Support the implementation of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system to safeguard stored food commodities.
7. Provide technical support on food fortification and food technology aspects of WFP’s food assistance programs.
8. Draft follow-up letters, issue visit reports, and provide recommendations on supplier quality assurance and management systems.
9. Coordinate and liaise with inspection companies and laboratories for inspection, sampling, and analysis of food commodities.
10. Contribute to the development and implementation of food fortification and food technology protocols, ensuring alignment with WFP procurement and supply chain strategies.
11. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelors) in Food Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Food Technology/Engineering, Food Safety, Agriculture, Nutrition or any relevant subject.

Experience: At least 5 years of work experience in Food Technology (preservation of food quality and safety), Food Assistance Programs or any related experience.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Job title: Logistics Assistant (Quality and Safety)

Grade: SC5

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 7 Months with possible extension

Duty station: Chittagong

Number of positions: 01

Date of publication: 2 March 2025

Deadline of application: 15 March 2025

This vacancy announcement is for only Bangladeshi Nationals.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus medical insurance.

Knowledge & Skills:

• A team player with a positive attitude & optimistic approach.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Good at communicating precisely & clearly both spoken and in written form; should have English writing skills.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with all contacts both inside and outside the organisation.
• Flexibility & Ability to handle workload.
• Hard working, calm, and logical

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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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements