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Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is committed to supporting Member Countries and Partners in preparing for and responding to disasters and crises that threaten agriculture, food and nutrition security or food safety. FAO’s work in emergencies focuses on reducing people’s vulnerability to these hazards, including animal and plant diseases, before, during and after disasters through good emergency management practices, including risk assessment, risk reduction, emergency preparedness and response, and rehabilitation.
FAO's Logistics Services Division (CSL) provides corporate logistics and supply chain strategies, policies, tools, and guidance to FAO Headquarter and Decentralized Offices. CSL supports FAO operations by strengthening logistics and supply chain systems to ensure efficiency, accountability, and timely delivery of assistance in support of FAO’s mandate.
The Logistics Services Division (CSL) works to secure a safe operating environment and to achieve greater efficiency, effectiveness, and synergy in operational and administrative practices, with a strong focus on timely, reliable service delivery in support of FAO programmes and operations.
FAO invites qualified senior professionals to express interest for inclusion in a roster, to support complex, high-visibility assignments related to the expansion, transformation, and orchestration of FAO supply chains at global level.
This Call for Expressions of Interest is for roster inclusion only and does not guarantee immediate selection or assignment.
Successful candidates may be considered for short-term or long-term assignments at FAO Headquarters, Regional Offices, Sub-regional Offices, or Country Offices, subject to operational needs and funding availability.
FAO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages qualified women and nationals of under-represented countries to apply.
Reporting Lines
For Headquarters-based assignments, the Supply Chain Specialist reports administratively, operationally, and technically to the designated Head of Supply Chain Orchestration team (CSLO).
Technical Focus
Operational and analytical support to supply chain planning, coordination, documentation, and capacity development activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Provide analytical and technical support to supply chain initiatives under close supervision and within established methods and procedures.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting related to supply chain performance, processes, and activities.
• Maintain trackers and reporting tools, produce routine status updates, and follow up on missing or inconsistent information.
• Assist in the documentation of processes, SOPs, guidance materials, and training content.
• Support training and capacity development activities, including preparation of materials and logistical coordination.
• Support the coordination of administrative and knowledge management tasks such as filing, SharePoint organization, and version control for working documents.
• Any other related tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• For Consultants: Advanced university degree in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, economics, or a closely related field. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
For PSA: University degree in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, economics or a related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, or related areas, preferably with the UN.
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Foundational knowledge of end-to-end supply chain and logistics management, including planning, coordination, transport operations, warehousing, and emergency logistics preparedness.
• Ability to provide analytical, technical, and operational support to supply chain planning, coordination, and implementation activities.
• Experience or demonstrated aptitude in data collection, basic analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to support the preparation of documentation, such as process descriptions, SOPs, guidance notes, or training materials.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within multicultural teams.
• Ability to follow guidance, manage assigned tasks, and deliver outputs within agreed deadlines.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of other FAO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is preferred.
Selection Criteria
• Familiarity with humanitarian or development operations is an asset.
• Strong reliability and comfort working with structured guidance and supervision.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and learn quickly.
• Experience working with, or alongside, UN agencies or comparable international organizations is an asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For more information, visit the FAO employment website
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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