About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Business Support Assistant in Supply Chain (SC 5) based in Harare, Zimbabwe. The role involves providing coordinated analytical, administrative, and information-management support to Supply Chain management. Responsibilities include strengthening supplier relationship management, monitoring contract and operational performance, coordinating On-Demand Services, and preparing periodic performance reports and management dashboards. The successful candidate will work in a multicultural, inclusive environment dedicated to saving lives and building pathways to peace and stability.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package aligned with WFP terms and conditions for service contract holders
- Opportunities for personal and professional development through training, coaching, and mentorship programs
- Exposure to a multicultural, diverse, and inclusive working environment with internal mobility pathways
- Engagement with humanitarian operations and passionate colleagues across global, regional, and country offices
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education
- At least 5 years of related professional work experience
- Experience in maintaining supplier, contract, service-delivery, or operational performance records and trackers
- Experience in data analytics and preparation of dashboards, scorecards, management reports, or presentations
- Experience coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, service providers, customers, or partners
- Fluency in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application opening date: Posted on 18 September 2026
- Application deadline: 1 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT+2 (Central Africa Time, Harare)
How to apply
- Ensure your online Workday profile is accurate, complete, and updated with your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application exclusively through the online WFP recruitment system by the specified deadline
- Include your CV and Cover Letter as requested at the application stage
Additional information
- WFP does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with recruitment
- Technical issues regarding application submission can be directed to global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
- Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the recruitment process can contact global.inclusion@wfp.org
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong fit for professionals with at least five years of administrative, analytical, or supply chain support experience looking to contribute to large-scale humanitarian missions.
- Ideal for candidates skilled in managing trackers, maintaining vendor relationships, and preparing data dashboards in a fast-paced environment.
- Well-suited for individuals comfortable working within international organizations and multicultural teams based in Harare.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires a significant background of at least five years of relevant experience despite a secondary school education entry requirement.
- The position is fixed-term under a service contract structure tied to a specific duty station in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- Applicants must ensure all profile details are fully updated as incomplete Workday submissions may hinder consideration.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an opportunity to strengthen core professional skills in data analytics, supply chain administration, and vendor management while contributing directly to international humanitarian logistics and food assistance operations.
Our take
Experienced administrative and supply chain support professionals based in or able to work from Harare should apply before the October deadline, while those without the requisite five years of background experience may find this role less suitable.
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