JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 December 2025-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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 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.

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).

The Business Support Associate (FSQ) SC6 will work under direct supervision of Food Technologist in Country Office, Dhaka and provide technical support to programme and supply chain functions to ensure that all food assistance operations meet WFP’s food safety, quality, and compliance standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1.    Collate and analyze data and contribute to the preparation of reports relating to food quality and safety, to inform risk management and mitigation and contribute to a WFP wide view of food technology activities
2.    Prepare evidenced based recommendations for vendors and partners on control measures to combat and reduce food commodity losses and food quality and safety issues.
3.    Contribute towards the development and/or implementation of protocols and tools relating to food technology issues, ensuring alignment with WFP procurement and supply chain strategy, policies and plans.
4.    Coordinate and monitor inspection, sampling, and laboratory analysis for all WFP purchased food commodities, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up of non-conformities.
5.    Provide specialized support on food safety and quality (FSQ) activities, food fortification, following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
6.    Support project teams on the food technology aspects of food assistance programs in designing, implementing, and monitoring food-based interventions such as school feeding program and rice fortification ensuring compliance with WFP food and safety regulations.
7.    Coordinate food safety and quality (FSQ) assessments, monitoring and periodic evaluation of all suppliers and processors (Food Traders/Manufacturers/mills/Inspection and laboratory service provider, pest control & fumigation etc.)
8.    Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (e.g. through the design and review of training materials).
9.    Support proper implementation of Good Storage and Distribution practices and pest control and management systems in WFP and partner warehouses.
10.    In the event of food safety incidents, support investigation exercises to enable lessons learned to be documented and shared, to reduce re-occurrence of the incident.
11.    Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: Completion of University Degree (Bachelors) in Food Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Food Technology/Engineering, Food Safety, Agriculture, Nutrition or any relevant subject.

Experience: At least 6 years of work experience in food safety, quality assurance, food technology within food manufacturing, fortification, or large-scale food supply chain operations or any related experience.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Job title: Business Support Associate (Food Safety and Quality)

Grade: SC6

Type of contract: Service Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Duty station: Dhaka

Number of positions: 01

This vacancy announcement is for only Bangladeshi Nationals.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus medical insurance.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in food safety, quality assurance, food technology within food manufacturing, fortification, or large-scale food supply chain operations.
• Experience with food safety management systems (HACCP, GMP, FSMS) and national food regulatory systems, handling and warehousing practices. warehouse food handling procedures.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.
• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at [email protected] for technical support only.
• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.
• 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
• 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements