Development Coordination Officer / Economist
United Nations Secretariat
Aden
Yemen
December 4, 2025
Full-timeDecember 4, 2025
World Food Programme (WFP) About
Founded in 1961 and assisting 80 million people in around 80 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of its work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.
In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. WFP also works to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in its humanitarian response.
WFP is the largest humanitarian organisation implementing school feeding programmes worldwide and has been doing so for over 50 years. Each year, WFP provides school meals to between 20 and 25 million children across 63 countries, often in the hardest-to-reach areas.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and the organization is recognized for its efforts in promoting diversity and equal employment opportunities.
Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Operations Expert position at WFP is crucial for providing expert advice and substantial contributions to integrated supply chain operations at both HQ/RB levels and large field operations. The role is designed to ensure that the supply chain effectively meets the food assistance needs of beneficiaries while also fulfilling service provision requirements for partners. The expert will be responsible for formulating and implementing corporate supply chain strategies and business models that align with WFP's global supply chain strategy and operational requirements. This position requires a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, the ability to analyze regional and country contexts, and the capacity to design and manage end-to-end operational supply chains. The expert will also drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster productive partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance supply chain performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Supply Chain Operations Expert include participating in the formulation and implementation of corporate supply chain strategies, aligning service or country strategies with global supply chain strategies, analyzing regional contexts to design operational supply chains, managing the implementation of innovative supply chain operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, leading supply chain planning, fostering partnerships with stakeholders, conducting market analysis, ensuring compliance with supply chain strategies, managing service providers, and leading a large team to ensure high performance. The expert will also contribute to preparedness actions and monitor supply chain risks to enable quick responses to crises.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may be acceptable. Desired experiences include managing supply chain operations, shaping and implementing operational strategies, developing relationships with UN agencies and NGOs, and negotiating service arrangements. Candidates should also have experience in monitoring operational success and supervising teams of professional staff.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Logistics. A first university degree may be considered if accompanied by significant relevant work experience and training. Continuous professional development through training and courses in supply chain management is also beneficial.
Experience:
The position requires substantial experience in managing supply chain operations, particularly in coordination with internal and external stakeholders and supporting emergency programs. Candidates should have experience in shaping and implementing operational supply chain strategies, operational and strategic planning, and managing relationships with various organizations. Experience in implementing supply chain improvements and negotiating service arrangements is also essential, along with a proven track record of supervising teams effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) is mandatory, and intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, or Portuguese is desirable. Proficiency in additional languages can enhance a candidate's profile and effectiveness in the role.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and based in Aden, Yemen. The deadline for applications is set for 20 October 202
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and the organization is recognized for its efforts in promoting diversity and equal employment opportunities.
Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Operations Expert position at WFP is crucial for providing expert advice and substantial contributions to integrated supply chain operations at both HQ/RB levels and large field operations. The role is designed to ensure that the supply chain effectively meets the food assistance needs of beneficiaries while also fulfilling service provision requirements for partners. The expert will be responsible for formulating and implementing corporate supply chain strategies and business models that align with WFP's global supply chain strategy and operational requirements. This position requires a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, the ability to analyze regional and country contexts, and the capacity to design and manage end-to-end operational supply chains. The expert will also drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster productive partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance supply chain performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Supply Chain Operations Expert include participating in the formulation and implementation of corporate supply chain strategies, aligning service or country strategies with global supply chain strategies, analyzing regional contexts to design operational supply chains, managing the implementation of innovative supply chain operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, leading supply chain planning, fostering partnerships with stakeholders, conducting market analysis, ensuring compliance with supply chain strategies, managing service providers, and leading a large team to ensure high performance. The expert will also contribute to preparedness actions and monitor supply chain risks to enable quick responses to crises.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may be acceptable. Desired experiences include managing supply chain operations, shaping and implementing operational strategies, developing relationships with UN agencies and NGOs, and negotiating service arrangements. Candidates should also have experience in monitoring operational success and supervising teams of professional staff.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Logistics. A first university degree may be considered if accompanied by significant relevant work experience and training. Continuous professional development through training and courses in supply chain management is also beneficial.
Experience:
The position requires substantial experience in managing supply chain operations, particularly in coordination with internal and external stakeholders and supporting emergency programs. Candidates should have experience in shaping and implementing operational supply chain strategies, operational and strategic planning, and managing relationships with various organizations. Experience in implementing supply chain improvements and negotiating service arrangements is also essential, along with a proven track record of supervising teams effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) is mandatory, and intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, or Portuguese is desirable. Proficiency in additional languages can enhance a candidate's profile and effectiveness in the role.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and based in Aden, Yemen. The deadline for applications is set for 20 October 202
- WFP offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization emphasizes the importance of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete and accurate profile, including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and all employment decisions are made based on organizational needs and individual qualifications.
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