About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. The WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office in Barbados supports 22 countries and territories across the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. Its capacity strengthening programme focuses on vulnerability analysis, end-to-end supply chain management, shock-responsive social protection, food systems strengthening, and climate risk financing. The Logistics Associate will coordinate and support the implementation of regional supply chain projects and capacity strengthening activities, manage a small team, and assist with emergency response operations across the region.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary starting at BBD $6,025.20
- Up to 30 days of annual leave
- Pension contribution
- Health, life, and disability insurance
- Sick leave and compassionate leave
- Parental leave for birth and non-birth parents
- Learning and development opportunities
Who can apply?
- Minimum of six years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, capacity strengthening, project coordination, or related fields
- Post-secondary certificate in Supply Chain Management or a related functional area (a post-secondary certificate in Project Management or Training and Development is an asset)
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English
- Open to nationals of Barbados and CARICOM member states and associate members
- CARICOM Skilled National Certificate is a prerequisite of employment for successful candidates who are not from Barbados
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Applications close on 1 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT-04:00 (Atlantic Standard Time, Barbados)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application exclusively through the online WFP recruitment system
Additional information
- This is a short-term, full-time Service Contract Level 6 (SC 6) position with an initial duration of 12 months, eligible for extension based on performance and operational needs
- There is a 12-month probationary period upon appointment
- The incumbent may be required to travel regionally and internationally for missions, training, and emergency response, requiring full medical clearance
- CARICOM nationals applying for a national position outside their home country bear sole responsibility for relocation, accommodation, repatriation, and living expenses
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 background in logistics, supply chain management, or humanitarian capacity strengthening with at least six years of professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives, analyze supply chain contexts, and manage small teams
- Readiness to engage in regional travel and support emergency humanitarian operations across the Caribbean
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term Service Contract with a 12-month probationary period
- Candidates from CARICOM nations outside Barbados must secure a CARICOM Skilled National Certificate and cover their own relocation and living expenses
- Emergency response duties may occasionally require working beyond regular working hours and deploying to affected countries
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a strong opportunity for experienced supply chain and logistics professionals to contribute directly to humanitarian and resilience-building operations within the Caribbean region, developing regional stakeholder networks and crisis response expertise.
Our take
This role is well-suited for qualified nationals of Barbados and CARICOM member states with substantial logistics experience who are prepared for emergency deployment and regional coordination work.
Ready to apply?
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