Procurement Smart Sourcing Regional Change Agent

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JOB TITLE: Procurement Smart Sourcing Regional Change Agent
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Regular CST
UNIT/DIVISION: SCDPT
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Remote contract
DURATION: 24/08/2026– 31/12/2026 (Extendable)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child 
goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access 
the nutritious food they need. Sitting within the Supply Chain and Delivery Division, procurement as a 
service is responsible for cost-effective, fair, and transparent purchase of food, as well as the goods and 
services required to support the global operations of WFP.
Over the last decade, the value of WFP's procurement has tripled, as the number and complexity of our 
operations expanded. In response to this dynamic environment, WFP began a transformation project to 
address inefficiencies across processes, structures, and technology. This has birthed the development of a 
digital solution to connect data from different systems and enable teams to track the entire procurement 
process from end-to-end. The Project will also support better data analysis to help operational decision
making, improve efficiency and accountability and secure the best value for money for WFP operations.
The Regional Change Agent will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful implementation of the 
digital solution within their respective region and countries. This individual will serve as a liaison between 
the project team and regional stakeholders, facilitating communication, providing guidance, and driving 
adoption of the new procurement processes and tools.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitating Change Management: Act as a change agent within the region, promoting awareness 
and understanding of the digital solution and its associated benefits. Champion the adoption of 
new processes, tools, and methodologies among regional stakeholders, including procurement 
officers, business units, and management.
2. Providing Support and Guidance: Offer guidance and support to regional and country-level 
teams throughout the implementation process, addressing questions, concerns, and challenges as 
they arise. Serve as a point of contact for regional stakeholders, offering assistance and 
facilitating resolution of issues related to the digital solution.
3. Coordinating Training and Communication: Organize and lead informational sessions, 
workshops, and training sessions to promote understanding and adoption of the digital solution. 
Facilitate communication between the project team, regional stakeholders, and country-level 
implementation teams, ensuring alignment of goals and objectives.
4. Monitoring Progress and Feedback: Monitor the progress of implementation within the region, 
identifying areas of success and areas requiring additional support or intervention. Collect 
feedback from regional stakeholders regarding their experiences with the digital solution, 
sharing insights and recommendations with the project team for continuous improvement.
5. Drive system improvements collaboratively: Collaborate proactively with team members and with 
cross‑functional team members to co‑create and co-deliver system solutions that enhance efficiency, 
transparency, and shared ownership across the transformation journey
TERMS OF REFERENCE 
FOR SHORT-TERM/CONSULTANCY CONTRACTS
HR-145♦ 08/2017 REV.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Key accountabilities of the Regional Change Agent will include:
1. Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at the global headquarters and
country levels, including procurement officers, business units, and management.
• Advocate for the digital solution, highlighting its benefits and addressing any concerns or 
resistance to change.
2. Training and Capacity Building:
• Collaborate with the project team to develop and deliver training programs tailored to the needs 
of regional stakeholders, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for 
successful adoption.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to regional and country-level teams, offering assistance 
with troubleshooting and problem-solving as needed.
3. Communication and Awareness:
• Develop and implement communication plans to keep regional stakeholders informed and 
engaged throughout the implementation process.
• Act as a spokesperson for the project within the region, promoting awareness and understanding 
of the digital solution through various channels, including meetings, presentations, and written 
communications.
4. Change Management Support:
• Assist regional and country-level teams in conducting change impact analyses, identifying 
potential areas of resistance or concern, and developing strategies to address them.
• Collaborate with the project team to implement change management initiatives and interventions 
tailored to the needs of the region.
5. Drive system improvements collaboratively
• Co-design and launch digital solution initiative with cross-functional partners to streamline core 
processes, translating field-level operational insights into practical improvements that align GHQ
initiatives with COs realities. 
• Establish and lead a cross-functional collaboration rhythm, ensuring relevant stakeholders 
contribute to solution scoping, testing, and deployment.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, procurement, 
or change management.
Experience: • At Least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience. Demonstrated ability to work 
independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in training and capacity building, with the ability to develop and deliver 
engaging and effective training programs.
• Proven experience in change management, preferably within the context of
procurement or digital solution implementation projects.
Knowledge 
& Skills:
• In depth understanding of procurement solutions and management of source to 
contract and supplier management relationship processes.
• Strong Knowledge on Sourcing, Contract & CSO in Coupa
• Strong Knowledge on Coupa Sourcing Process (RFP, RFI, RFx and Auctions), 
Contract Collaboration (Template, forms, Workflow etc
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and 
influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Languages: English level C, any other UN official language prevalent in the region is a plus

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