About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Head of Supply Chain for a Regular Consultancy (Level II) position based in the WFP Nepal Country Office in Kathmandu. The role reports to the Deputy Country Director or designate and operates across emergency preparedness, response, early recovery, and systems-strengthening. The job holder will manage a substantive portfolio encompassing procurement, logistics, transport, warehousing, and inventory management, while also providing technical assistance to national and sub-national institutions. Key responsibilities include overseeing Humanitarian Staging Areas, supporting cash-based transfer activities, and building partnerships with government, humanitarian, and private-sector stakeholders.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package aligned with WFP terms and conditions for regular consultancy contracts
- Opportunity to work with the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate humanitarian organization
- Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Professional development opportunities through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship
- Exposure to complex emergency operations and international career path opportunities across global offices
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Emergency Management, International Development, or a related field, or a First University degree with additional years of relevant professional experience and/or training
- Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, emergency preparedness and response, humanitarian operations, country capacity strengthening, market systems, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience managing substantive projects, teams, or operational portfolios in complex environments
- Fluency (Level C) in English
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application opening date: 22 October 2026
- Application deadline: 30 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT+05:45 (Nepal Time, Kathmandu)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday online 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 by the stated deadline
- Contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org only if you experience technical issues during application submission
Additional information
- The position is offered as an 11-month regular consultancy contract (Level II) and is extendable
- Duty station is Kathmandu, Nepal
- WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply and provides reasonable accommodations upon request via global.inclusion@wfp.org
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, or testing fees
- 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…
- Extensive professional background in humanitarian supply chain management, logistics, or emergency response at a senior level
- Proven capability in managing multidisciplinary portfolios, capacity strengthening with government partners, and cash-based transfer operations
- Desire to contribute directly to emergency preparedness and resilience-building initiatives within a major international UN agency context
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is offered on an 11-month regular consultancy contract rather than a permanent staff appointment
- Duty station is based on-site in Kathmandu, Nepal, requiring relocation if not currently locally based
- The application window is very short, requiring prompt preparation of required documents
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 11-month consultancy offers a high-impact platform for experienced supply chain professionals to lead critical humanitarian and resilience operations. It suits mid-to-senior career practitioners looking to apply their expertise in complex emergency contexts, strengthen national institutional systems, and expand their portfolio within the United Nations system.
Our take
Experienced supply chain and logistics professionals with a strong background in humanitarian operations or emergency preparedness should seriously consider applying. Candidates unable to commit to an 11-month on-site consultancy in Nepal or those lacking the required 6 years of experience will find this opportunity less suitable.
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