About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an Adjoint(e) à la logistique (Logistics Assistant) for its operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This role involves providing specialized logistics and supply chain support to ensure the efficient delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries. The successful candidate will manage procurement requests, oversee service provider contracts, supervise stock management, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a seamless supply chain.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
Who can apply?
- High school diploma (Bac).
- Fluency (Level C) in French.
- Experience in managing internal systems and executing requests regarding shipments, procurement, insurance claims, and food stocks.
- Experience in administering contracts with third-party service providers.
- Experience in drafting contractual documents.
- Experience in contract execution.
- Experience in budget monitoring and related reporting.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 9 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+01:00 (West Africa Standard Time, Kinshasa).
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 WFP online recruiting system.
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 holding a high school diploma (Bac) with demonstrated experience in managing internal systems for shipments, procurement, insurance claims, and food stocks.
- Professionals fluent in French (Level C) with practical background in administering third-party service provider contracts, drafting contractual documents, and executing contracts.
- Applicants experienced in budget monitoring and related reporting within a multicultural supply chain context.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires on-site work in various locations across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, meaning relocation logistics must be carefully managed by applicants.
- Applicants must ensure their WFP Workday profile is fully accurate with employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills before applying.
- The specific monetary compensation details are described only as an attractive package, requiring candidates to verify exact salary figures during the hiring process.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This roster position offers humanitarian professionals a strong pathway to contribute directly to vital food assistance delivery while gaining professional development through WFP training, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
Our take
Logistics specialists with strong French language skills and contract management experience who are ready to work on-site in the DRC should apply, whereas those seeking remote work or transparent starting salaries upfront may want to verify further details first.
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