About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for those recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate change. This Logistics Assistant (SC5) position is based in Faizabad, Afghanistan, and focuses on supporting logistics operations to ensure the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education (a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area is desirable).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics operations, including transport and vendor management, inventory control, commodity tracking, logistics documentation, use of SAP systems, operational planning, data analysis, and reporting.
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari).
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 1 September 2026, 23:59 GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul).
How to apply
- Create and complete an accurate Workday profile, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable.
- Submit the 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…
- Professionals with 5+ years of experience in logistics, transport, and vendor management.
- Candidates experienced in using SAP systems for commodity tracking and reporting.
- Individuals fluent in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari).
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics operations.
- Relocation to Faizabad, Afghanistan, is required for this on-site position.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great fit for someone looking to build a career in humanitarian logistics, focusing on the effective delivery of food assistance through transport and vendor management.
Our take
A practical logistics role for professionals who can manage transport and vendor relations in a high-pressure environment.
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