Head of Supply Chain

The Head of Supply Chain leads the Supply Chain unit in the WFP Nepal Country Office, providing technical expertise, operational support, and strategic advice in planning, implementation, monitoring, and optimization of supply chain and logistics operations. The role supports strengthening government supply chain capacity and ensures logistics operations meet WFP policies and international best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define supply chain strategy for the WFP Nepal Country Office in line with WFP policies and procedures and ensure effective integration of logistics and procurement operations and provide oversight to emergency preparedness and response.
• Strengthen capacities of staff and partners in logistics and supply chain management through coaching, training and career guidance and advice to enable a high-performing team.
• Lead coordination with government Ministries, departments, humanitarian and development partners, and service providers for emergency preparedness and response.
• Conduct assessments of existing supply chain and logistics systems and lead the design and implementation of supply chain strategies and operational plans.
• Analyze supply chain risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Provide oversight and coordinate the operations of the Humanitarian Staging Areas (HSAs) ensuring compliance with WFP logistics procedures and standards including proper documentation, inventory accuracy, and stock reconciliation.
• Support logistics preparedness activities, development of contingency plans and emergency logistics strategies and provide surge support during emergency operations as required.
• Liaise with government ministries, implementing partners, transporters, suppliers, and humanitarian agencies.
• Participate in logistics coordination meetings and working groups.
• Facilitate information sharing among stakeholders.
• Conduct training and coaching sessions for WFP staff and partners.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance notes, and training materials.
• Support institutional strengthening initiatives related to logistics and supply chain management.

Requirements

• Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
• Five years of post-graduate professional experience in capacity strengthening for supply chain and emergency preparedness and response, or related fields.
• Proven skills in and knowledge of corporate country capacity strengthening approaches and tools, including on government and private sector partnerships.
• Proven project management experience across the entire project cycle including resource mobilization and development partner liaison.
• Experience in leading project teams and supervising staff.
• Demonstrated skills in collaborative problem-solving, lateral thinking and prioritization in high-pressure working environments are an advantage.
• Behavioural competencies such as action management, client orientation, cognitive capacity, innovation, partnering and teamwork.
• Proven fundraising/partnership expertise in Nepal.
• Fluency (level C) in English language

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Transport Economics
• Capacity Strengthening
• Emergency Preparedness
• Project Management
• Resource Mobilization
• Development Partner Liaison
• Team Leadership
• Staff Supervision
• Government Partnership
• Public Sector Partnerships
• Fundraising
• Operational Support
• Strategic Planning
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Supply Chain Optimization

Languages

English