DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

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

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 world’s 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 WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

The Logistics Cluster is a service cluster, supporting the humanitarian community to ensure critical assistance gets to where it is needed. The Logistics Cluster provides coordination of the humanitarian.

logistics response and information management to support operational decision-making throughout the response cycle. Where gaps have been identified, the Logistics Cluster also facilitates access to common logistics services.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Cluster Information Management Officer, Information Management/GIS Assistant, will support the information needs of the logistics community through effective data management, analysis, visualization, and dissemination, enabling informed operational decision-making:

1. Draft and/or update Logistics Cluster information products, including situation reports, meeting

minutes, snapshots, infographics, operational overviews, presentations, Concept of Operations

(ConOps), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in line with Logistics Cluster and WFP

standards and templates.

2. Produce high-quality maps, dashboards, and other GIS-based visual products to support data-

driven logistics planning and operational decision-making, in line with Logistics Cluster and WFP

standards and templates.

3. Draft and consolidate inputs on Logistics Cluster activities for WFP reporting products, OCHA

monthly reporting, and donor reports and proposals, as required.

4. Support the collection, analysis and dissemination of logistics-related information and data,

including the monitoring of key logistics indicators.

5. Maintain and regularly update logistics-related information on the LogIE GIS platform, including

physical access constraints, infrastructure status, logistics capacities, and seasonal constraints.

6. Identify appropriate methodologies to gather and map information for operational planning and

advocacy, including engagement with logistics partners.

7. Provide regular updates on logistics bottlenecks, access constraints, and supply chain

disruptions to relevant stakeholders.

8. Support the management and regular updating of the Logistics Cluster mailing list, partner

contact lists, supplier database, shared file repository, and website content, in coordination

with the Global Logistics Cluster IM team.

9. Maintain Logistics Cluster and WFP information management standards, including document

templates, assessment tools, and activity reporting formats.

10. Participate in the Information Management Working Group and other relevant coordination

fora, as necessary.

11. Support the development and/or translation of training and guidance materials and contribute

to capacity strengthening of partners on logistics information management and basic logistics

principles.

12. Engage with partners in Port Sudan and field locations to assess their information requirements

and provide support and basic training where appropriate.

13. Perform other tasks as required, including support of other units, as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Logistics data and information are systematically collected, analyzed, and disseminated through timely and high-quality Logistics Cluster information products. Regularly updated information products are produced, including situation reports, maps, and dashboards to support operational planning and informed decision-making. Logistics-related geospatial data and layers, including access constraints and infrastructure status, are maintained and kept up-to-date through relevant tools, including LogIE.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Completion of secondary school education.

Experience: A minimum of six years of work experience in humanitarian sector, data analysis,

public relations or communications.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent written and analytical skills
  • Basic knowledge of logistics operations and humanitarian reform / cluster concept
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and other related software
  • Knowledge and experience of Esri ArcGIS Desktop/Pro/Enterprise and/or other geospatial packages
  • Willingness to work in challenging environments / field locations.
  • Ability to multitask and to be able to work with minimum supervision post an induction period.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

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

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

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

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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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