Recruitment at World Food Program: many positions

Budget & Programming Officer

The World Food Programme (WFP) is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe in equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, social or cultural background, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, HIV status, disability, or any other personal characteristic.

About WFP

As the world’s largest humanitarian agency, WFP plays a critical role in saving lives during emergencies while also providing food assistance as a foundation for peace, stability, and long-term resilience. Our work supports communities recovering from conflict, natural disasters, and the effects of climate change, helping them move toward a more secure and prosperous future.

At WFP, people are central to everything we do. Our vision is to build a diverse and high-performing workforce, selected on merit and driven by dedication, expertise, and collaboration. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where our teams can thrive, embodying WFP’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. Together with our partners, we aim to transform lives and deliver hope to those we serve.

Multiple Vacancies: Storekeeper

Application Deadline: 26 August 2025, 23:59 (UTC+01:00, West Africa Standard Time – Douala)

Key Responsibilities

As a Storekeeper, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective warehouse operations and safeguarding WFP commodities. Your main duties will include:

1. Commodity Handling: Receive, dispatch, and manage transshipments (truck-to-truck) against official documentation (e.g., waybills, delivery notes), ensuring accurate physical counts and compliance with quality standards.

2. Documentation & Records: Prepare, verify, and sign warehouse and transport documents. Maintain accurate records and confidential files to ensure timely and reliable reporting on all commodity movements in line with corporate requirements.

3. Inventory & Reconciliation: Conduct daily warehouse reconciliations and inventory checks to support strong internal controls and compliance with warehouse management standards.

4. Inspection & Reporting: Carry out daily inspections of received and dispatched commodities. Document and analyze discrepancies, damages, or losses, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations to support informed decision-making.

5. Quality Assurance & Safeguarding: Implement preventive measures to protect food and non-food items, ensuring compliance with WFP’s quality control procedures and supervisor-approved authorizations.

6. Warehouse Management: Monitor warehouse conditions and optimize space utilization to ensure commodities are stored in line with WFP standards for efficiency and safety.

7. Team Support & Training: Provide guidance and on-the-job training to warehouse staff to strengthen their skills, foster continuous development, and ensure high performance.

Standard Minimum Academic Qualifications

• Education: Completion of secondary school education is required.
• Language: Fluency (level C) in the UN working language at the duty station, as well as in the local language (if different).

Terms and Conditions

• Job Title: Storekeeper
• Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
• Grade: SSA-4
• Duration: 6 months
• Duty Station: Bafoussam, Cameroon

WFP Leadership Framework

The WFP Leadership Framework defines the common standards of behavior and performance expected of all employees. It serves as a guide on how we work together to achieve WFP’s mission.

Reasonable Accommodation

WFP is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you require such support, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

Important Notice – No Fees

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interview, testing, or other fees during the recruitment process. If you receive a request for payment at any stage, please disregard it. Please also note that UN emblems, logos, names, and addresses may be misused for fraudulent purposes. Exercise caution when sharing personal information online.

Application Guidelines – Before You Apply

• Ensure that your candidate profile is complete and up to date, including:

  1. Employment history

  2. Academic qualifications

  3. Language skills

  4. UN grade (if applicable)

• Submit your CV and Cover Letter in English (other documents such as academic certificates, passports, or recommendation letters may be requested later).
• Once your profile is updated, proceed to submit your application online.
• If you experience difficulties applying, please contact: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Tally Assistant

Application Deadline: 26 August 2025 – 23:59 (UTC+01:00, West Africa Standard Time – Douala)

Key Responsibilities

1. Record and monitor the receipt and dispatch of commodities, including those undergoing internal milling, while promptly reporting any discrepancies to the supervisor in order to support accurate and efficient warehouse commodity management.

2. Ensure proper stacking practices and assist with regular physical inventory checks in line with established procedures and standards, to maintain compliance with internal control systems.

3. Prepare precise tally reports and ensure timely distribution of tally sheets to relevant stakeholders, thereby facilitating transparent and reliable tracking of all commodity movements in and out of storage.

4. Oversee warehouse cleaning following loading, unloading, and reconstitution activities, ensuring that WFP warehouse facilities consistently meet required standards.

Minimum Academic Qualifications

• Education: Completion of secondary school education.
• Language: Proficiency (level C) in the UN working language used at the duty station, as well as in the local language if different.

Terms and Conditions

• Job Title: Tally Assistant
• Type of Contract: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
• Grade: SSA 2
• Duration: 6 months
• Duty Station: Garoua, Cameroon

WFP Leadership Framework

The WFP Leadership Framework defines the shared standards of behavior that shape how we work together to achieve our mission. It emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and integrity in all aspects of our work.

Reasonable Accommodation

WFP is committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the process are encouraged to contact us at: global.inclusion@wfp.org.

No-Fee Disclaimer

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interview, testing, or other fees in connection with the recruitment process. If you are ever asked to pay a fee, please disregard the request.

Please also note that UN emblems, logos, and names are easily copied. Exercise caution when submitting personal information online.

Important Reminders Before Submitting Your Application

• Ensure your profile is accurate and complete, including professional experience, education, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is complete, submit your application.
• Upload your CV and Cover Letter in English.
• Additional documents (e.g. passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates) may be requested at a later stage.
• For technical issues during the application process, please contact: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Commitment to Inclusion and Integrity

All recruitment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP fosters a workplace that is inclusive and free of harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
All selected candidates will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks.

Conflict of Interest Policy

No appointment, under any contract type, will be offered to current or former members (within three years of service) of the following bodies with oversight responsibilities over WFP:

• UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ)
• International Civil Service Commission (ICSC)
• FAO Finance Committee
• WFP External Auditor
• WFP Audit Committee
• Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)
• Or similar bodies within the UN system.

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