DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

27 May 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Khartoum)

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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).

Lead the commercial transporter onboarding, technical integration coordination, and GPS, compliance follow-up for Fleet Finder, ensuring timely GPS data availability, data quality,
and contract compliance actions where transporters fail to provide functioning tracking.

Background:

WFP Sudan is implementing Fleet Finder, an integrated truck-tracking solution that

consolidates Commercial Transporters' GPS feeds and WFP fleet tracking into a single

operational platform. Fleet Finder links multiple GPS systems using APIs and other technical linking methods to enable end-to-end visibility, compliance monitoring, and incident follow-up across the transport network

Purpose of Assignment

Lead the commercial transporter onboarding, technical integration coordination, and GPS

compliance follow-up for Fleet Finder, ensuring timely GPS data availability, data quality,

and contract compliance actions where transporters fail to provide functioning tracking.

Key Accountabilities (not all-inclusive):

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Fleet, the Logistics

Associate will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Coordinate with commercial transporters to collect and validate technical integration requirements (API specs, authentication, formats, frequency, and alternative linking methods).
  • Maintain a complete Transporter Integration Dossier per transporter (technical details, focal points, and status).
  • Facilitate and document technical alignment sessions between transporters and Global Fleet/Fleet Finder focal people and track actions to closure.
  • Collect, consolidate, and validate transporter truck master lists (plate, chassis/VIN, device ID/IMEI where available) for onboarding and mapping.
  • Verify GPS functionality and data quality at first level (active reporting, timeliness, plausibility) and flag gaps for corrective action.
  • Reconcile transporter truck lists with WFP operational transport records (where applicable) and escalate discrepancies for resolution.
  • Liaise with Contracting/Procurement/Legal to enforce GPS/Fleet Finder obligations and align compliance steps with contract provisions.
  • Prepare evidence packs for non-compliance (missing/non-functioning GPS, no feed, persistent gaps) and support contractual remedies per contract terms.
  • Act as Sudan CO focal point with Global Fleet on API reception, integration timelines, technical updates, and escalations.
  • Maintain an Integration Tracker capturing status, blockers, owners, dependencies and due dates for all transporter integrations.
  • Provide weekly progress and risk updates to Sudan fleet management and highlight issues requiring guidance or decisions.
  • Produce monthly summaries/dashboards on onboarding coverage, integration health, and recurring issues and propose corrective actions.
  •  Support development and rollout of simple SOPs and guidance for sub-offices Fleet Finder processes and escalation pathways.
  • STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in degree in supply chain, Logistics, IT/Information, Systems, Engineering, or related field is desirable

Experience: At least 6 years in transport/logistics operations, fleet Management, tracking/telematics, data management, or systems coordination.

Technica Knowledge: Working understanding of APIs, data formats (CSV/JSON/XML), , authentication concepts, and troubleshooting data feeds (hands-on coding not required).

Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

  •  Strong coordination and stakeholder management across commercial partners and internal units.
  • High attention to data quality; disciplined record-keeping and documentation.
  •  Ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements and
  • vice versa.
  • Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in vendor/contract-related matters.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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