DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
17 September 2026-23:59-GMT-05:00 Colombia Standard Time (Bogota)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).
El presente anuncio corresponde a una vacante actualmente disponible en la ciudad de Medellín. Sin embargo, se busca establecer una lista de candidatos calificados (roster) que puedan ser considerados para futuras oportunidades en otras ciudades donde se presenten necesidades operativas.
Aquellos candidatos que cumplan con los requisitos, previa evaluación de su perfil y experiencia, podrán ser incluidos en el roster de elegibles, el cual se mantendrá vigente por un periodo de hasta 24 meses. La inclusión en el roster no garantiza una contratación inmediata, pero permitirá contactar a los candidatos en caso de surgir nuevas vacantes relevantes.
TÍTULO DEL CARGO: Roster Asociado/a de Cadena de Suministros
UNIDAD: Cadena De Suministro
LUGAR DE TRABAJO: Multilocación
DURACIÓN DEL CONTRATO: 6 meses, prorrogable con extensión sujeta a desempeño satisfactorio y fondos.
MODALIDAD CONTRACTUAL: Service Contract (SC)
NIVEL: SC 6
CONTEXTO ORGANIZACIONAL:
El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (WFP) de las Naciones Unidas es el mayor organismo humanitario de lucha contra el hambre del mundo. En Colombia, el apoyo que PMA brinda al gobierno nacional responden a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenibles (ODS) 2 y 17 haciendo uso de herramientas innovadoras tales como transferencias en dinero y compra local de alimentos a través de asociaciones de agricultores. Las actividades del PMA en Colombia se concentran en las poblaciones más vulnerables, que incluyen víctimas de la violencia, comunidades marginadas y grupos étnicos. El objetivo es reconstruir y fortalecer sus fuentes de subsistencia, asegurando que tengan adecuado acceso en todo momento a dietas nutritivas y diversas e incrementando su capacidad para recuperarse y adaptarse a los cambios climáticos. Esto se hace de manera progresiva a través del desarrollo de las capacidades de autoridades locales para implementar programas responsables que contribuyan a reducir la inseguridad alimentaria y la malnutrición.
Bajo la supervisión de la Jefe de Oficina, el Asociado de Cadena de Suministros dará muestras de responsabilidad y espíritu de iniciativa para responder autónomamente a consultas y problemas disponiendo solo de orientaciones de orden general. Se requiere que hagan uso de buen criterio frente a los problemas imprevistos que puedan surgir a diario.
Deben tener un grado de especialización y conocimientos que les permitan adaptar y contribuir a desarrollar sistemas y procesos con el fin de mejorar continuamente el nivel de apoyo prestado. Los titulares del puesto supervisan, brindan asesoramiento técnico, instruyen y coordinan a un equipo de personal de apoyo.
Aseguran la coordinación, prestan servicios administrativos y realizan investigaciones para sostener la prestación eficiente y eficaz de los servicios de compras y contratación de servicios.
RESPONSABILIDADES PRINCIPALES (lista indicativa y no exhaustiva):
CUALIFICACIONES Y EXPERIENCIA ESTÁNDAR MÍNIMAS:
Formación:
Finalización del ciclo de educación secundaria. Título universitario en carreras de ingeniería industrial, administración, finanzas, economía, contabilidad o carreras afines.
Experiencia:
Mínimo seis (6) años de experiencia en áreas administrativas con responsabilidades progresivas, que incluya mínimo tres (3) años de experiencia en compras a nivel local de productos, bienes y servicios y/o en operaciones logísticas: transporte, manejo de inventarios y procesos de contratación.
Conocimientos:
Idiomas:
Se requiere fluidez en español. El conocimiento de inglés es altamente deseable.
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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