National Communications Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Dili
East Timor
December 5, 2025
Full-timeDecember 5, 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, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates globally, with a mission centered around the belief that food is a fundamental human right and that no one should go hungry. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, recognizing its efforts in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, fostering a multicultural working environment across its numerous country, regional, and global offices.
Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Officer position at WFP is designed to provide analytical support and contributions to supply chain activities, ensuring that field operations meet the food assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements for partners. The role involves working closely with the Head of Supply Chain Unit and the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director to implement effective supply chain strategies that align with WFP's global objectives. The officer will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain plans and procedures, ensuring operational efficiency, reliability, and quality. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement in supply chain operations. The officer will also play a crucial role in supporting emergency responses and ensuring that resources are deployed effectively during crises.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Supply Chain Officer will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: contributing to the development and implementation of supply chain plans and procedures; ensuring timely and cost-effective supply chain operations; preparing regular and ad hoc reports on warehouse operations; conducting analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis and budget reviews; performing market analysis and supply chain network mapping; supporting vendor assessments and selection processes; managing logistics vendors’ contracting activities; preparing complex reports and dashboards on supply chain activities; guiding support staff and acting as a point of referral; contributing to preparedness actions for emergency responses; and performing other duties as required. The officer will also monitor supply chain activities to ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to the overall performance of supply chain operations.
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 two years of relevant work experience and/or training in supply chain management is acceptable. The role requires a minimum of one year of professional work experience in supply chain operations, with a strong emphasis on analytical and conceptual work related to supply chain strategy and implementation. Candidates should have experience in analyzing operational contexts, designing operational scenarios, and working with supply chain information systems. Experience in troubleshooting operational issues and coordinating service providers’ contract execution is also essential.
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 combined with relevant work experience and training may also be considered. Candidates should have a solid understanding of supply chain principles and practices, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical setting.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have at least one year of relevant professional experience in supply chain operations. This includes experience in analyzing end-to-end supply chain processes, supporting analytical work on supply chain strategy, and collaborating with stakeholders to design operational plans. Candidates should also have experience in evaluating technical offers, writing proposals, and preparing reports. Familiarity with supply chain information systems and the ability to troubleshoot operational issues are critical for success in this role.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Tetum is mandatory for this position, with a proficiency level of C. Knowledge of Portuguese is considered a plus and may enhance a candidate's application, particularly in a multicultural environment where multiple languages are spoken.
Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on organizational needs and performance. The role is based in Dili, Timor-Leste, and offers a full-time employment opportunity. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and emphasizes the importance of submitting accurate and complete application profiles. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks to ensure compliance with WFP's standards.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates globally, with a mission centered around the belief that food is a fundamental human right and that no one should go hungry. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, recognizing its efforts in combating hunger and promoting peace. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, fostering a multicultural working environment across its numerous country, regional, and global offices.
Job Overview:
The Supply Chain Officer position at WFP is designed to provide analytical support and contributions to supply chain activities, ensuring that field operations meet the food assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements for partners. The role involves working closely with the Head of Supply Chain Unit and the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director to implement effective supply chain strategies that align with WFP's global objectives. The officer will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain plans and procedures, ensuring operational efficiency, reliability, and quality. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement in supply chain operations. The officer will also play a crucial role in supporting emergency responses and ensuring that resources are deployed effectively during crises.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Supply Chain Officer will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: contributing to the development and implementation of supply chain plans and procedures; ensuring timely and cost-effective supply chain operations; preparing regular and ad hoc reports on warehouse operations; conducting analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis and budget reviews; performing market analysis and supply chain network mapping; supporting vendor assessments and selection processes; managing logistics vendors’ contracting activities; preparing complex reports and dashboards on supply chain activities; guiding support staff and acting as a point of referral; contributing to preparedness actions for emergency responses; and performing other duties as required. The officer will also monitor supply chain activities to ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to the overall performance of supply chain operations.
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 two years of relevant work experience and/or training in supply chain management is acceptable. The role requires a minimum of one year of professional work experience in supply chain operations, with a strong emphasis on analytical and conceptual work related to supply chain strategy and implementation. Candidates should have experience in analyzing operational contexts, designing operational scenarios, and working with supply chain information systems. Experience in troubleshooting operational issues and coordinating service providers’ contract execution is also essential.
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 combined with relevant work experience and training may also be considered. Candidates should have a solid understanding of supply chain principles and practices, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical setting.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have at least one year of relevant professional experience in supply chain operations. This includes experience in analyzing end-to-end supply chain processes, supporting analytical work on supply chain strategy, and collaborating with stakeholders to design operational plans. Candidates should also have experience in evaluating technical offers, writing proposals, and preparing reports. Familiarity with supply chain information systems and the ability to troubleshoot operational issues are critical for success in this role.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Tetum is mandatory for this position, with a proficiency level of C. Knowledge of Portuguese is considered a plus and may enhance a candidate's application, particularly in a multicultural environment where multiple languages are spoken.
Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on organizational needs and performance. The role is based in Dili, Timor-Leste, and offers a full-time employment opportunity. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The organization does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and emphasizes the importance of submitting accurate and complete application profiles. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks to ensure compliance with WFP's standards.
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