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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).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
27 March 2025-23:59-GMT+04:00 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)
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.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Global hunger has reached alarming levels in 2022, and WFP, the Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2020, remains dedicated and committed to address this global food crisis. the Supplier Relationship Management unit of the GCC WFP Office based in Dubai’s role will involve understanding WFP's current and future needs for food and non-food items, delivering a range of supplier engagement activities, conducting GCC market research and analysis, and effectively prioritizing supplier relationship management tasks.
Salary: Starting from AED 19,381.86 per month (inclusive of pension), plus medical insurance and other entitlements.
Duty station: Dubai, UAE
Duration of Employment: 12 months with possibility of extension.
This position is open for UAE nationals and/or those holding a valid UAE residency visa.
THE ROLE
To deliver a wide range of business support processes and activities for a specific professional area of work, to facilitate effective service delivery.
Under the supervision of the Supplier Relationship Management Officer, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
• Collate information for inclusion in reports, documents and correspondence, to support the effective work of other staff.
• Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance.
• Process and manage routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources
• Manage and maintain records related to supplier interactions and performance, ensuring information is organized, accurate, and readily available for team use.
• Maintain relationships with a range of individuals including suppliers through provision of business support to assist in information sharing and service delivery to staff. Proof-read reports, documentation, correspondence, etc., making changes in line with established guidelines where appropriate.
• Contribute to improvement of business procedures and processes.
• Collect and perform basic analysis of data to contribute to quality business information management.
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues in performing their duties.
OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS (details to be determined by Post Managers):
• Experience using corporate systems for data management.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications to support basic data capture, reviews, and reporting of information.
• Experience in supporting the development of presentations, reports, documents in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Previous experience in supplier relationship management activities is desirable.
• Certification in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is an added advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
Experience: Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the relative business stream with experience in general administrative work.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Knowledge (level B) of another official language will be an advantage.
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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
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.
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