About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Procurement Officer at the NO-B level to join its Caribbean Multi-Country Office located in Bridgetown, Barbados. The office supports 22 English- and Dutch-speaking countries and territories across the region with vulnerability analysis, supply chain management, shock-responsive social protection, and climate risk financing. The incumbent will provide technical and operational procurement support to ensure efficient, transparent, and compliant processes for food and non-food commodities, services, and works. Responsibilities include issuing tenders, evaluating offers, negotiating and awarding contracts, supporting auditing and reporting activities, and actively participating in emergency preparedness and humanitarian response operations.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary based on the UN salary scale
- Up to 30 days of annual leave
- Pension entitlement
- Health, life, and disability insurance
- Sick leave and compassionate leave
- Parental leave for birth and non-birth parents
- Child and spousal allowances where applicable
- Learning and development opportunities and internal mobility options
Who can apply?
- Open to nationals of Barbados and CARICOM member states and associate members
- Advanced university degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal, Accounting, or another relevant field, or a first university degree with additional relevant work experience and/or training
- At least 3 years of post-graduate progressively responsible professional experience in supply chain and procurement
- Experience with procurement activities such as purchasing and vendor research, conducting cost analyses, and working with vendors or partners
- Fluency (level C) in the English language
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
- CARICOM Skilled National Certificate (mandatory for successful candidates who are not citizens of Barbados)
When to apply
- Application deadline is 11 November 2026 at 23:59 Atlantic Standard Time (Barbados)
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate, complete, and up to date with your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit your application exclusively through the official online recruiting system by the deadline
- For technical issues with the application system, contact global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
Additional information
- This is a 12-month fixed-term National Professional contract (NO-B) with a 12-month probationary period, eligible for extension based on performance and operational needs.
- CARICOM nationals applying outside of their home country bear sole responsibility for relocation, accommodation, repatriation, and living expenses.
- The role may require travel regionally and internationally for missions, emergency responses, and training, requiring full medical clearance.
- The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, or testing fees.
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…
- You have at least three years of professional experience in supply chain, purchasing, or procurement, ideally within international organizations or humanitarian contexts.
- You possess an advanced or first university degree in business administration, economics, engineering, law, accounting, or a related field.
- You thrive in dynamic environments and are prepared to travel regionally or work extended hours to support emergency humanitarian responses across the Caribbean.
- You are a national of Barbados or a CARICOM member state or associate member seeking a rewarding international public service role.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract with a 12-month probationary period, meaning longer-term job security depends on performance and operational requirements.
- If you are a CARICOM national taking up this position outside your home country, you are entirely responsible for relocation, housing, repatriation, and related living expenses, and you must hold a CARICOM Skilled National Certificate.
- Emergency preparedness duties may require deployment to affected countries and working beyond regular working hours during crises.
- Relocation to Bridgetown, Barbados, is required for the duration of the appointment.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build a high-impact career within the United Nations system while developing deep expertise in humanitarian logistics, emergency procurement, and regional supply chain management. It serves as an ideal stepping stone for professionals looking to combine administrative procurement skills with direct field-based contributions to sustainable development and disaster response in the Caribbean.
Our take
This position is highly suitable for experienced procurement professionals from the Caribbean region who are passionate about humanitarian work and emergency preparedness. Applicants should carefully evaluate relocation responsibilities if applying from outside Barbados, as well as the demands of emergency travel and flexible working hours.
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