Head of Supply Chain, Regular Consultancy, Level II

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) Nepal Country Office is recruiting a regular consultant, Level II, as Head of Supply Chain within its Supply Chain Delivery function. The post reports to the Deputy Country Director or designate and sits in the emergency preparedness, response, recovery and systems-strengthening continuum. It combines operational supply chain delivery with technical assistance to national and sub-national institutions, including support for Humanitarian Staging Areas, market systems and cash-based transfers. The contract runs for 11 months and is extendable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation and monitoring of integrated supply chain delivery supporting emergency response, early recovery, resilience and Country Strategic Plan priorities
• Analyse operational context, supply chain risks and market conditions, and design agile, cost-effective end-to-end supply chain solutions
• Provide technical and operational leadership during emergencies and recovery, including rapid assessments, response planning, scale-up and transition arrangements
• Lead supply chain preparedness: contingency planning, scenario analysis, readiness assessments, SOPs, pre-positioning strategies and simulations
• Plan and oversee procurement, contracting, transport, warehousing, inventory, distribution and service delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, cost-efficiency, risk mitigation and compliance with WFP policies
• Oversee Humanitarian Staging Areas, ensuring safe, compliant operations, accurate inventory and readiness for activation
• Design and implement country capacity strengthening initiatives and advise government institutions on supply chain strategies, policies and standards
• Support cash-based transfer and market-development activities, including market and retailer assessments, supply chain network mapping and value-chain linkages
• Build partnerships with government, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, suppliers and private-sector service providers, and develop responsive supply chain services for partners
• Set performance indicators, monitor implementation and expenditure, identify risks and contribute technical content to concept notes, budgets and funding proposals

What we offer

• A career path across country, regional and global offices with internal mobility opportunities
• Training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other development programmes
• An attractive compensation package (see the Terms and Conditions of the vacancy)