DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS13 March 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Time (Kiev)
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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.
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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).
๐ Type of Contract: Consultancy Contract, level II
โTime type: Part-time, when actually employed (WAE). The incumbent is expected to work approximately 15 days per month.
โก๏ธ Unit / Division: Programme Unit / WFP Ukraine
๐ Duty Station: Kyiv
โก๏ธ Duration: 11 months (renewable)
The position is only open to International candidates (non-Ukrainian)
What will you do in this position?
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Livelihoods and Food Systems and the overall guidance of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will take a leading role in ensuring that aggregation and pro-smallholder purchases are properly managed and coordinated. The incumbent will contribute to the daily planning and coordination of WFP Programme Operations and will work in close collaboration with the Supply Chain Procurement team, including managing relationships with farmers, agribusiness players, producer and farmer associations, UN agencies, and relevant government departments. The incumbent will deliver on one of WFP Ukraineโs Livelihoods and Food Systems Strategy pillars, which focuses on implementing a traceability system and increasing the share of pro-smallholder procurement from Ukraine. The position will be based in Kyiv, with frequent field travel.
Why work with WFP Ukraine?
The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world who depend on its food supplies. The war has caused immense suffering for civilians, displaced families, and disrupted supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 3.3 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south of Ukraine do not have reliable access to nutritious food.
WFP uses a combination of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war. This includes working with local partners to distribute food boxes in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers in locations where people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, the WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 3.01 billion meals to people displaced and affected by the war.
How can you make a difference?
In this position, you will have to:
1. Contribute to the operationalization of WFP Ukraineโs 2025-2027 Food Systems and Livelihoods Strategy, specifically focusing on the pillar that aims to implement a traceability system and increase the share of pro-smallholder procurement from Ukraine.
2. Manage partnerships and relations with small-scale farmers, agribusiness private sector players and associations representing Ukrainian producers of grain, pluses, and vegetable oil to increase the share of WFPโs pro-smallholder purchases from Ukraine.
3. Engage and coordinate with small-scale farmers producing WFPโs basket of commodities to establish entry points for direct and indirect sourcing.
4. In coordination with the Partnerships team, lead the project proposal preparation for the WFP Ukraine Agri-Hub model.
5. Manage internal and external relationships regarding the development and implementation of the WFP Ukraine Agri-Hub model.
6. Work closely with partners such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to ensure coordination and advocacy on the use of the state agrarian register (SAR) and support to small-scale farmers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) close to frontline areas.
7. In close collaboration with the Procurement team, contribute to the 2025/2026 sourcing plan and the definition of pro-smallholder targets.
8. Analyze data and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) about the project, supporting a WFP-wide view of livelihoods and food systems activities that enables informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
9. Performing other duties as assigned as per the needs of the operations.To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have:
Education: Advanced university degree in Agribusiness, Logistics, Food Systems, Economics, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 6 years of postgraduate professional experience working in agri-business and agriculture sector. Working in humanitarian or development assistance or similar fields with the UN and NGOs is an asset.
- Experience in implementing agribusiness activities in Ukraine.
- It is desirable to have experience in the commercial or humanitarian supply chain sectors, including monitoring and reporting on agri-market conditions and trends, coordinating procurement with farmers, and ensuring compliance with buyer terms, etc.
- Experience working with corporate systems (databases, software).
Knowledge & Skills:
- Good computer skills and experience in using spreadsheets and database software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
- Good analytical skills, initiative and independence
- Willing/able to work in high-stress situations
Language: Fluency (level C) in English, knowing the Ukrainian language will be an asset.
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