About the opportunity
El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (WFP, por sus siglas en inglés) en El Salvador brinda asistencia técnica al Programa Nacional de Alimentación y Salud Escolar (PASE), apoyando al Gobierno en la construcción de un modelo innovador y sostenible de alimentación escolar que pueda ser escalado a nivel nacional. En este marco, WFP El Salvador requiere los servicios de un consultor/a nacional que apoye las operaciones y actividades logísticas para el diseño, planificación e implementación de un piloto de alimentación escolar, orientado a construir un sistema más eficiente, inclusivo y sostenible.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Medical coverage in accordance with WFP benefit plans
- Opportunities for professional development and internal mobility
Who can apply?
- University degree in Transport, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields
- More than 5 years of professional work experience in the public or private sector
- Experience in coordination with transport providers and third parties
- Experience in project management
- Experience in budget preparation and management
- Basic knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and SAP
- Full professional proficiency in both Spanish and English (reading and writing)
- Open to Salvadoran citizens and foreign nationals holding a valid work permit in El Salvador
Required documents
- CV / Resume
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: 20 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT-06:00 Central Standard Time (El Salvador)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application exclusively through the online recruitment system
Additional information
- Selected candidates will undergo a written test as part of the evaluation process
- Recommended candidates may be placed on a roster for future similar positions
- The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process
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…
- Candidates with a university degree in Transport, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Professionals bringing over 5 years of public or private sector experience, specifically in transport coordination, project management, and budget preparation.
- Individuals with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and SAP.
- Salvadoran citizens or foreign nationals holding a valid work permit who possess full professional proficiency in both Spanish and English.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is based on-site in San Salvador, El Salvador, requiring local presence or valid work authorization.
- Applicants should verify exact salary figures and medical plan specifics, as remuneration is described generally as competitive.
- Evaluation includes a written test as part of the recruitment process.
- Recommended candidates may be placed on a roster for future positions rather than receiving an immediate permanent placement.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy provides a practical pathway to engage in national institutional capacity building and school feeding pilot operations in El Salvador. It suits professionals aiming to apply their logistics and project management expertise to sustainable public sector models that can scale nationally.
Our take
Experienced logistics professionals with bilingual fluency in Spanish and English based in or authorized to work in El Salvador should consider applying. Those seeking remote arrangements or lacking multi-year project management experience should look elsewhere.
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