About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Supply Chain Expert (Special Service Agreement, Level 10) based in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt currently operates one of the world’s largest school feeding programmes reaching over 13 million children, predominantly relying on fortified biscuits. The Ministry of Education and Technical Education (MoETE) is exploring a shift toward providing fresh, nutritious hot meals. WFP requires expert advisory, analytics, and supply chain design contributions to assess system readiness, conduct feasibility analysis, map infrastructure, and design a scalable, cost-efficient national hot meal delivery model for the 2026/2027 school year.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package under a Special Service Agreement (SSA, L10) contract
- Opportunity to contribute to one of the largest school feeding transformation initiatives globally
- Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
- Professional development and career growth opportunities with a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (or a first-level degree with additional relevant experience)
- At least 8-10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, operations design, or related fields
- Minimum of 5 years providing senior technical or advisory support in supply chain systems, procurement, catering, or service delivery
- Experience in institutional catering, hospitality, large-scale food service operations, school feeding, healthcare, or comparable sectors is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience in costing, financial modelling, and analysis of operational and supply chain solutions
- Strong understanding of food safety and quality standards across food procurement, production, storage, transport, and service delivery
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: 10 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT+2 (Eastern European Standard Time, Cairo)
How to apply
- Submit applications exclusively through the online recruiting system via the official job link
- Ensure the Workday profile is accurate and complete with employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Upload the required CV and Cover Letter
Additional information
- Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA, L10)
- Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt
- Duration: 6 months
- The UN does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, or testing fees
- Technical issues with applications can be reported to global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
- Reasonable accommodation requests for candidates with disabilities can be sent to global.inclusion@wfp.org
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 possess 8-10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations design.
- You have a background in institutional catering, large-scale food service, or school feeding programs.
- You are proficient in financial modeling and costing for operational solutions.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a 6-month contract, which may be best suited for those seeking short-term advisory impact.
- The role is strictly on-site in Cairo, requiring physical presence for the duration of the assignment.
- You must verify if your specific professional background aligns with the 2026/2027 school year transition timeline.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a supply chain professional looking to apply their expertise to a high-impact, large-scale humanitarian transformation project. It offers a unique opportunity to influence national-level policy and infrastructure design, making it a strong choice for someone aiming to build a portfolio in public sector food systems and large-scale operational reform.
Our take
Experienced supply chain and catering experts who thrive in advisory roles and want to contribute to a major national feeding initiative should apply; those seeking long-term stability may find the 6-month duration less suitable.
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