SSA Consultant Support- Supply Chain Optimisation
SSA Consultant Support- Supply Chain Optimisation
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
13 May 202523:59GMT05:30 India Standard Time (Kolkata)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds 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 WFPs 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).
WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief ethnic or social background gender gender identity and disability.
VACANCY DETAILS
Job Title:SSA Consultant (Support Supply Chain Optimization)
Type of Contract: Special Services Agreement
Duration: 11 Months (Renewable depending upon project requirement)
Reporting To: Programme Policy Officer (Head of Unit)
Unit: Social Protection & Supply Chain
Duty Station: New Delhi
Date of Publication: 29 April 2025
Deadline of Application: 13 May 2025
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This vacancy is open to Indian National only
This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted
A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates
Only recommended candidates will be retained on roaster for a period of two years and may be considered for similar positions from roaster
The Salary for this position is INR 60000/ per month also employee will be covered with medical benefits as per WFP s Plan. All Tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber.
JOB PURPOSE
In coordination with WFP Country Office and under the supervision of Joint Secretary (DFPD) or as decided by her/him the Programme Support Associate will support in providing technical assistance in the areas of operational reseach warehouse management and data analytics. In addition to activities supporting supply chain provide support in management and coordination of food security demonstration projects/pilots/scaleup in partner states/Union Territories/Government of India as per WFPs strategy by supporting solution customization/modification review of process and policies currently being practiced and suggest/take necessary corrective action for maintaining smooth functioning and achievement of targeted performance of these efforts.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Not all inclusive)
Under the direct supervision of the Director/Joint Secretary Public Distribution Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Government of India and under the technical supervision by Head of the Social Protection and Supply Chain Unit WFP New Delhi the SSA Consultant Support will be responsible to perform the following duties:
Provide technical support in the design and coordination of projects/pilots as in the areas of supply chain:
- Support in providing technical assistance for improvements in existing supply chain software systems through assessments reviews and use of data analytic.
- Support the overall development and application of optimization tools and methodologies
- Support in Designing and implementing supply chain strategies standards and guidance to improve supply chain performance reduce cost or improve responsiveness.
- Perform transportation cost analysis data analysis optimisation analysis of government supply chain networks.
- Prepare training material and undertake capacity strengthening of PDS stakeholders in applying optimization/ analysis tools effectively.
Provide project management support for monitoring of Supply Chain Projects and relevant data analysis:
- Provide efficient coordination with Government Officials and ensure regular monitoring of the Supply Chain Optimisation Projects. The candidate must be able to develop regular reports presentations and letters as on when required by the Unit.
- Prepare a variety of elaborated reports and substantial data analysis (e.g. resource utilization programme status performance) and make recommendations to supervisors ensuring deliverables adhere to corporate standards and quality control
- Review existing processes and policies for mapping requirements customization of solutions as per requirements for developing concept notes proposals project planning financial feasibility and mapping of resources.
Provide regular updates to other Country Office units in terms of Country Briefs Executive Briefs and inputs for analysis evaluation and/or any such requirements that may arise. Perform any other related duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Completion of secondary school education. A postsecondary certificate in the related in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology Computer Science Computer Engineering Computer Applications Mathematics Statistics Mathematical Statistics Business Administration
EXPERIENCE
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience working in the related areas of largescale technology/egovernance solutions with government or a development agency in the area of Operations Research Advanced Data Analytics MIS design & development etc. for best practice documentation capacity strengthening & datadriven decision making.
- Experience in working independently with minimum supervision often in fluid and ambiguous situations will be required.
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
- Strong technical analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required including strong professionally communication ability
- Ability to manage stakeholders and build rapport to achieve the project goals & objectives
- Be an excellent team player with an ability to work collaboratively share information and build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds while focusing on impact and results.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage tasks in an independent manner
- Exhibit the maturity and presence required to effectively participate and contribute in meetings with senior government officials
KNOWLEDGE:
- Understanding of the Indian Government bureaucracy and TPDS operations will be an advantage. Sound knowledge of project planning and operations management preferably in the IT transformation or egovernance space
LANGUAGE
Fluency in spoken and written English and Hindi is a key requirement.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered interested candidates are invited to apply via Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the worldachieve Zero Hungerin our lifetimes. Every day WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable particularly women and children can access the nutritious food they need.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The World Food Programme (WFP) operating in India since 1963 aims to provide technical support to strengthening the governments food safetynets programmes in order to improve access to nutritious food for millions of vulnerable households throughout the country. Through its Country Strategic PlanWFP India aims to support India in achieving their targets under Sustainable Development Goals 2 which includes reducing all forms of malnutrition.
WFP has a zerotolerance approach to conduct such as fraud sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFPs standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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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
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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.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
