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Job Description DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 7 November 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Monrovia) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world's 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 extreme weather shocks. Advertisement 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok . 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). BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The Procurement Associate will provide specialized support to goods and Services procurement, logistics operations, contributing to the effective planning, movement, and distribution of medicines, health commodities, and related services. The incumbent will support end-to-end supply chain activities and ensure that procurement and delivery processes are implemented efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with organizational procedures and standards. Advertisement The position contributes to ensuring uninterrupted commodity availability and effective last-mile delivery across all fifteen counties of Liberia. The purpose of the assignment is to provide operational coordination and specialized support to procurement, logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities, ensuring timely acquisition and delivery of goods and services while maintaining compliance with established supply chain policies, procedures, and performance standards. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Logistics and Distribution Management The incumbent will: Coordinate and supervise the distribution of medicines and health commodities across Liberia. Support transport planning, route scheduling, dispatch, and delivery monitoring. Monitor transporter performance and contract compliance. Verify proof of delivery and maintain traceability of commodities throughout the supply chain. Support inventory visibility and monitor commodity movements from receipt to final delivery. Coordinate field monitoring activities and distribution missions, including travel to remote locations. Ensure timely resolution of operational challenges affecting commodity delivery. 2. Procurement Operations The incumbent will: Review, record, and prioritize procurement requests, ensuring completeness and compliance with established procedures. Support sourcing activities, market assessments, supplier identification, and vendor performance monitoring. Prepare solicitation documents and support competitive procurement processes. Compile and analyze supplier quotations and evaluation information for management review. Contribute to negotiations with suppliers to achieve best value for money. Prepare purchase orders, contracts, and supporting procurement documentation. Monitor procurement actions to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Resolve supplier and procurement-related issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders. Advertisement 3. Supply Chain Planning and Coordination The incumbent will: Coordinate with programme, procurement, logistics, warehousing, finance, and partner teams to ensure effective supply chain execution. Facilitate information sharing and operational planning between stakeholders. Support implementation of supply chain improvement initiatives. Contribute to contingency planning and emergency response operations when required. 4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting The incumbent will: Maintain accurate procurement and logistics records and databases. Collect, compile, and analyze operational data and key performance indicators. Prepare procurement status reports, distribution reports, mission reports, and management updates. Monitor supply chain performance and recommend actions for continuous improvement. Maintain visibility of procurement lead times, delivery performance, and operational risks. 5. Risk Management and Compliance The incumbent will: Monitor procurement and logistics risks and propose mitigation measures. Maintain risk registers and track implementation of corrective actions. Ensure compliance with organizational procurement, logistics, financial, and contractual requirements. Support audit exercises and implementation of audit recommendations. Promote accountability, transparency, and sound stewardship of resources. 6. Team Leadership and Capacity Strengthening The i

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