Supply Chain and Delivery Compliance & Oversight Consultant

The position will be responsiblefor providingoversight guidance and support to the divisions various services on audit planning and reviews risk register updates and the business continuity planning project in HQ. They will track among others the implementation of audit recommendations and update management on the best way forward to ensure the timely closure of audit observations working closely the Risk and Compliance team leads Chiefs and other cross-departmental teams.

Specific responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

Internal and external Audit evaluation and other oversight and advisory bodies coordination and monitoring overseeing and monitoring the audit reviews including managing document requests schedules and recommendations reviewing reports circulating final findings updating databases and tracking the recommendations closure of open actions providing regular status reports and ensuring timely follow-ups on outstanding audit items.

Coordinate and develop risk workshops and risk registers in coordination with the key risk and assurance stakeholders and draft review finalize and submit final risk register and related products for the SCD Division monitoring updating and refreshing the risk documentation regularly and as needed.

Management and coordination of advisory and corporate bodies and the implementation of corporate projects exercises and initiatives on assurance risk management compliance oversight and internal control.

Administration coordination and management of the Annual Performance Planning Corporate Results Framework Key Performance Indicators Annual Performance Review and related exercises for the SCD division integrating financial and risk insights into supply chain strategies driving cross-functional coordination and performing quarterly monitoring and reporting.

Compliance Support: Contribute to corporate initiatives and corporate compliance desk reviews risk management inter-divisional working groups and provide experts view on various business processes corporate policies frameworks and directives as required.

Contribute to and document discussions with functional experts on identifying trends and emerging risks and issues; monitoring exercises; preparation of guidance material and checklists in conformity with WFP policies and rules on control assessments and linking this to risk and oversight.

Participate and/or facilitate regular risk assessments to identify and assess risks; contribute to the development and design of mitigation actions; assesseffectiveness of the internal controls; and prepare risk information for management to share with internal and external stakeholders.

Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing the status of compliance of internal controls open audit observations etc. using available information (e.g. risk indicators incidents) to highlight areas of concern and to formulate sound recommendations on required actions to reduce vulnerability.

Participate in oversight and/or support missions from the risk management compliance and/or assurance angles when required.

Collaborate on tasks related to CO delegation of authority request when required.

Provide professional advice on normative framework & compliance issues within the line of expertise as required and benchmarking of SCD risks processes (v sister UN agencies others)

TheSupply Chainand Delivery Compliance & Oversightposition is typically aLevel IConsultancybutmay be atLevel IIin case higher levels of responsibility and accountability are requested by the client for example the management of complex projects.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Advanceduniversity degree andcertificate in supply chainmanagementcompliance procurement risk management and/oroperationsmanagementorfirstuniversitydegreewithadditional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Years of relevant professional experience:

Level I Consultancy: At least three years of relevant professional experiencein audit compliance and risk management.

Level II Consultancy: At least five years of relevant professional experiencein audit compliance and risk management.

Competencies:

• Supply Chainand Delivery know-how Planning and Organization Problem solving Negotiation Effective Communication.

• Ability to contribute to establishing and implementing a vision and strategic direction including the willingness to meet set strategic directions.

• Knowledge of compliance in government and private sector best practices and processes.

• A hands-on forward thinker with a flexible mindset and ability to work in a fast-moving environment.

• Experience working in a compliance role designing and implementing compliance activities and processes.

• Ability to clearly identify communicate and present operational risks to senior management peer group and staff.

• Knowledge of or the ability to quickly assimilate specific processes and systems.

• Strong verbal and written communication skillsare requiredto present in and facilitate discussions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and provide consistent client-oriented service.

• Ability to identify clients needs and match themwithappropriate solutions and strategic direction.

Languages:

Fluency inEnglish and knowledge of another UN language (e.g. Spanish French Arabic) is desirable.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

23 February 2026.

YOU ARE AT THE CENTERof our process so we will maintain a fluid communication with you about the overall selection process.

WFP offers a competitive compensation package.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values and humanitarian principles. Selection is made on a competitive basis and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

After completing your application you will receive a communication indicating that your profile has been successfully received.