Procurement Officer (NOB) - Bridgetown, Barbados

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting a Procurement Officer (National Officer Band) in Bridgetown, Barbados, to support the planning and implementation of procurement activities in line with WFP policies, procedures and standards. The officer contributes to strengthening procurement operations and ensures timely acquisition of goods and services, and plays a key role in emergency preparedness and response, including rapid mobilisation of food, non-food items and operational support. The role operates with a high degree of independence and guides more junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to procurement plans and processes in line with WFP policies and standards.
• Support or manage procurement programmes, such as issuing tenders, evaluating offers and negotiating and awarding contracts.
• Track and analyse data to recommend process improvements, and prepare accurate, timely reports on procurement activities.
• Collate information and draft responses to audit recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Work with internal counterparts and external partners, including suppliers, to align procurement with programme needs.
• Support training of WFP staff on strategic procurement, for example by designing and reviewing training materials.
• Guide and supervise junior staff, acting as a point of referral for complex analysis and queries.
• Follow emergency preparedness practices and act in an emergency response capacity when deployed to affected countries, sometimes working beyond regular hours.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Accounting or another relevant field, or first degree with additional relevant experience and/or training.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible postgraduate experience in supply chain and procurement.
• Fluency (level C) in English; Spanish is not required but would be an asset.
• Open to nationals of Barbados and CARICOM member states and associate members; CARICOM nationals applying for positions outside their home country bear their own relocation costs.

Required skills

• Experience with procurement activities (purchasing, vendor research).
• Experience conducting cost analyses.
• Experience working with vendors or other partners.

Applications are open until 23:59 GMT-04:00 on 11 November 2026. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and training, accreditation, coaching and mentorship programmes.