Procurement Officer (Risk and Compliance)
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) Bangladesh Country Office manages a substantial procurement portfolio supporting humanitarian, development, and emergency operations. As the Logistics Cluster lead, WFP also extends procurement support to government entities, UN agencies, and humanitarian partners, underscoring its central role in national and international aid efforts.
Job Purpose
The Procurement Officer (Risk and Compliance) will be instrumental in strengthening WFP Bangladesh's procurement governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness. This role focuses on enhancing oversight, managing risks, ensuring emergency preparedness, optimizing vendor management, and improving procurement analytics. The incumbent will provide critical support for food production contracts, quality assurance, engineering procurements, and supply chain compliance, while reinforcing internal controls and fraud prevention. A key responsibility will be to expedite procurement processes for rapid emergency response operations, aligning with Bangladesh's disaster preparedness mandate and ensuring timely acquisition of essential goods and services to support affected communities.
Responsibilities
Information not available.
Work Experience
Requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive procurement experience, with a strong focus on risk mitigation, supplier auditing, and compliance, preferably within UN agencies. Experience in emergency procurement and disaster preparedness/response is essential.
Skills
Procurement, Risk Management, Compliance, Emergency Preparedness, Vendor Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Training, Coordination, Quality Assurance