DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS19 November 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Kinshasa)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
To provide strategic and technical leadership in fleet management that directly enhances WFPโs operational and programmatic effectiveness in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This role ensures the delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport services across complex humanitarian settings, while driving continuous improvement in fleet performance, accountability, and environmental sustainability. The assignment also contributes to WFPโs broader goals of resilience, localization, and efficient service delivery in one of the worldโs most challenging operational environments.ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Drive Operational Excellence in Fleet Management
โข Lead the implementation of industry-leading fleet management systems and practices to optimize performance across all workshop hubs and logistics operations in DRC.
โข Ensure alignment with global humanitarian logistics standards and organizational strategic goals.
2. Maximize Asset Utilization and Cost Efficiency
โข Develop and execute strategies to achieve optimal truck deployment, fuel efficiency, and lifecycle cost reduction.
โข Monitor and analyze fleet performance metrics to inform data-driven decisions that reduce operational overhead.
3. Align Fleet Deployment with Programmatic Priorities
โข Establish a dynamic truck allocation and redeployment framework that responds to evolving country program needs and emergency response requirements.
โข Integrate fleet planning into broader operational and strategic planning cycles.
4. Strengthen Local Capacity and Operational Resilience
โข Design and implement a structured capacity-building roadmap for national staff, including mentorship, technical training, and leadership development.
โข Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within fleet operations teams.
5. Institutionalize Performance Management Systems
โข Define and enforce Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for fleet operations, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and donor expectations.
โข Use performance data to drive innovation, improve service delivery, and enhance transparency.
6. Optimize Inventory and Supply Chain Efficiency
โข Develop a strategic inventory management system to minimize dead stock and ensure timely disposal of obsolete parts.
โข Align workshop store practices with lean supply chain principles to support agile fleet maintenance.EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
โข Improved fleet efficiency with higher truck utilization and reduced operational costs
โข Established performance monitoring system with real-time KPIs and data-driven decision-making
โข Responsive truck allocation strategy that aligns with evolving programmatic and emergency needs
โข Enhanced national staff capacity through structured training and leadership development
โข Streamlined workshop operations with reduced vehicle downtime and standardized maintenance practices
โข Optimized inventory management with minimal dead stock and timely disposal of obsolete parts
โข Integrated environmental sustainability measures including fuel efficiency and emissions tracking
โข Strengthened compliance and accountability across fleet operations, aligned with donor and WFP standards
โข Regular strategic reporting that informs leadership, supports transparency, and guides continuous improvementQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
โข Education:Advanced university degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Transport Management, Business Administration, or related field.
โข Experience:At least 5โ8 years of progressively responsible experience in fleet/transport/logistics management with UN/NGOs or large private sector operations. Proven experience in managing teams, workshops, and outsourced providers. Demonstrated expertise in cost optimization, fleet digital systems, and reporting.
โข Technical Skills:Knowledge of vehicle maintenance, transport management systems, and safety regulations. Proficiency in WFP systems (LESS, WINGS, FMS) is an asset. Strong analytical and reporting skills
โข Languages:Fluency in English (oral/written), level C. Knowledge of French is a strong asset, level B.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the 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) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.