About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Storekeeper based in Dili, Timor-Leste, to manage warehouse operations, monitor commodity receipts and dispatches, and ensure inventory accuracy. Operating under a Service Contract (SC4 level) for an initial duration of 9 months (renewable), the Storekeeper will execute physical counts, prepare documentation, conduct stock reconciliations, and perform routine quality inspections in compliance with WFP warehouse management standards.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive UN compensation package under a Service Contract (SC4 level).
- Opportunities for professional development, including training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural UN working environment.
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education; a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area is desirable.
- Fluency (Level C) in both English and Tetum; knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
- Experience in managing food and non-food warehouses and inventories.
- Experience using logistics databases to extract routine reports.
- Experience coordinating with government entities and third-party service providers, as well as processing invoices.
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: November 6, 2026, at 23:59 GMT+09:00 (East Timor Time, Dili).
How to apply
- Create or update your profile on the WFP online recruiting portal (Workday), ensuring all sections—including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade—are complete.
- Attach your CV and Cover Letter to your profile.
- Submit your application through the official online system prior to the stated deadline.
Additional information
- Contract duration is 9 months, with potential for renewal based on organizational needs and performance.
- Applications submitted via email, LinkedIn, or channels other than the online system will not be considered.
- Selected candidates will undergo background and reference checks.
- The United Nations does not charge any application or recruitment 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 practical experience in warehouse management, inventory control, and logistics database reporting.
- You are fluent in both English and Tetum, with an understanding of local logistics and supplier coordination in Timor-Leste.
- You seek hands-on operational work within a leading international humanitarian organization.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires full-time, on-site attendance at the warehouse facility in Dili, Timor-Leste.
- Initial engagement is offered under a 9-month renewable Service Contract (SC4) rather than a permanent staff appointment.
- Candidate evaluation relies heavily on exact compliance with WFP standard operating procedures and inventory integrity.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This contract position offers a practical entry point for warehouse and supply chain professionals looking to build operational experience within the United Nations system. It aligns well with career goals focused on humanitarian logistics, inventory management, and emergency food assistance operations in Southeast Asia.
Our take
Qualified logistics personnel fluent in Tetum and English who reside in or can relocate to Dili should strongly consider applying. Applicants seeking remote work or long-term permanent staff status initially may find the short-term, on-site nature of this contract less suitable.
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