About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Business Support Assistant (Shipping) for a 12-month Service Contract (SC4) based in Douala, Cameroon. The role involves performing standardized processes and activities to support effective and efficient shipment planning and execution, monitoring shipments at load and discharge ports, maintaining corporate systems, supporting communication with stakeholders, and compiling reports to facilitate informed decision-making. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and an inclusive, diverse working environment.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package under a Service Contract (SC4).
- Opportunity to work with the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies.
- Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship programs.
- Exposure to internal mobility opportunities across country, regional, and global offices.
Who can apply?
- A post-secondary certificate or diploma in a relevant field.
- At least two (2) years of relevant professional shipping experience.
- Fluency (level C) in French and intermediate knowledge (level B) of English, or fluency (level C) in English and intermediate knowledge (level B) of French.
- Experience in shipping, logistics, customs clearance, transport operations, or a related field.
- Experience monitoring shipments and maintaining accurate records in logistics or supply chain systems.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Applications close on 20 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Douala).
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 recruiting system.
Additional information
- WFP celebrates and embraces diversity and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity.
- The UN does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
- For technical issues with an application, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.
- For reasonable accommodations related to disabilities, contact global.inclusion@wfp.org.
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…
- Logistics or shipping professionals with at least two years of relevant experience
- Candidates fluent in French with intermediate English, or vice versa
- Individuals with experience in customs clearance and supply chain systems
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is a 12-month Service Contract (SC4)
- The role is based on-site in Douala, Cameroon
- Applicants must ensure their Workday profile is fully updated to be considered
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This contract provides a valuable entry point into the world's largest humanitarian organization. It is well-suited for someone looking to gain specialized experience in shipping and logistics operations while supporting life-saving emergency efforts.
Our take
Logistics professionals with the required language skills and shipping experience should consider this role as a way to build their career in the humanitarian sector.
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