Consultant Logistics
Pubblicato il 08-08-2026 - World Food Programme in Brindisi
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30 August 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
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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 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).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
UNHRD is an emergency preparedness and response tool for WFP and the wider humanitarian community. UNHRD manages five (5) strategically located hub worldwide (Italy, Panama, Ghana, Malaysia and UAE). It buys, stores and transports emergency relief items and support equipment for the humanitarian community.
The Field Team supports the humanitarian community in sudden emergencies in cargo receipt consolidation, equipment installation and establishment and running of in- country logistics hubs. When not deployed, the team works in the LAB, which is a research and development unit that reviews, tests, and helps develop innovative and environment sustainable solutions and products for supply chain operations.
Indeed, the function of the LAB is closely linked to the UNHRD Field team: the ability to see the functionality of support equipment in the field, the opportunity to identify gaps and evaluate potential improvements all contribute to taking the work of the Lab forward.
The concept of the Field team is not new to UNHRD. Since its inception in 2000, UNHRD has deployed its Field Team to support emergency operations around the globe. In recent years, the teams have been in Nepal, Central America, the Caribbean, the Philippines, Yemen, countries affected by Ebola.
The UNHRD Field Team, a small team of trained professionals led by the incumbent, is readily available for immediate deployment at the onset of an emergency to install staging areas and logistics bases, support shipping, train UN and government staff on warehousing, and lead cargo aerial operations.
In collaboration with humanitarian partners Lab activities have been gradually adapted to new humanitarian and global needs, such as environment impact, climate change and sustainability.
UNHRD Lab Projects have been linked with new necessities on Climate Change programs and collaboration with specific Organizations, academic, research centers and the consultant will be asked to participate actively with them during the whole duration of the assignment
Under the supervision of the UNHRD Network Coordinator and the technical supervision of the Head of the UNHRD LAB, the consultant will have the following duties and responsibilities:
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.LAB focal point on Environment Sustainability initiatives in coordination with humanitarian network working groups. Coordination with HRD network on all related sustainability matters
2.Confirmed availability for immediate deployment as part of the Field Team Whitin 24/48 hours as required. When deployed, the consultant is to: A) Identify gaps and plan the response accordingly in coordination with RRT Leader and UNHRD Network Coordinator; B) Support UNHRD partners in light construction and set up of base camps, logistics hubs etc; C)Lead the actions for maintenance, dismantling, demobilizing, disposal, reconditioning and re- packaging equipment at the end of an operation
3.Act as LAB focal point on Environment Sustainability initiatives in coordination with humanitarian network working groups (JI for packaging waste reduction and management, and Innovation Accelerator for innovative equipment related to waste and global warming impact mitigation). Coordinate with UNHRD network on Environment sustainability related matters
4.If required, assist UNHRD efforts on capacity building through training and transfer of knowledge to national staff, government authorities, and civil forces etc.;
5.Participate in the design and organization of simulation trainings for new UNHRD Field Team members by coaching them in the field and/or at the base if required and provide supervisors and managers with valuable inputs on evaluation of staff capabilities;
6.Write reports on trainings performed at duty station
7.Identify critical equipment for Field Team staff and support the Lab on improvements if required.
8.Perform other duties as required
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
- Successful support for logistics and UNHRD LAB activities
- Successful inputs on environment sustainability matters both in coordination with partners and by providing innovative solutions
- Delivery mid-term report on feasibility on plastic recycling and impact on humanitarian action after 3 months of assignment and Prototyping at 6 months of assignment Develop and pilot packaging end of life management technology This activity is implemented in conjunction with CRS and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratories (funded by USAID) and involves the development of a solar-powered bailer in Madagascar, which could be used by humanitarian organizations to compact solid waste, making it dense enough for economically feasible transfer to recycling plants. Initial consultations took place with local partners to establish what waste management (if any) is already in place and how this could be optimized through small scale technology
- Successful training of international staff during session at duty station Successful training of National staff when and if required during deployments
- Create a database with most relevant documentation and information on training sessions as such: schedule, didactic and practical modules,
list of trainees, written evaluations of participants
- Create a functional list of Field Team members for rapid deployment QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Essential: A first level university degree (degree in technical disciplines is an added value)
Strong experience in humanitarian emergency response is a must
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of progressive professional experience in Humanitarian Emergency response.
Desirable: Experience with coordinating and/or running installation projects; experience of working with the UN or international organizations; working experience in developing countries.
Knowledge & Skills:
•Ability to communicate technical aspect in a clear manner.
•Experience in preparing technical reports and technical documents
•Written and oral communication skills.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English and French
Desirable good knowledge in any other UN languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic…)
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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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.
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