World Food Programme (WFP) Tally Assistant Vacancy 2025 – Garoua, Cameroon (SSA2, 6-Month Contract)
Tally Assistant Vacancy 2025 – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger, is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Tally Assistant (Job Requisition ID: JR115325).
The position is based in Garoua, Cameroon and will contribute directly to the smooth running of WFP’s warehouse operations, ensuring that vital food commodities are received, managed, and dispatched accurately to the people who need them most.
📌 Application Deadline:
26 August 2025 at 23:59 GMT+1 (West Africa Standard Time)
Why Work with WFP?
- Be part of a global humanitarian agency saving lives and changing lives in emergencies and recovery contexts.
- Join a multicultural, inclusive, and dynamic workforce committed to integrity, collaboration, humanity and excellence.
- Benefit from world-class learning, career mobility, mentorship and personal growth opportunities.
- Contribute meaningfully to global peace, food security and community resilience.
WFP values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity and a respectful workplace—applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, religion or background.
Position Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Tally Assistant |
| Type of Contract | Special Service Agreement (SSA2) |
| Duty Station | Garoua, Cameroon |
| Working Type | Full-time, Fully Present (on-site) |
| Duration | 6 months |
Key Responsibilities
As the Tally Assistant, you will support warehouse operations by ensuring all food commodities are carefully tracked, recorded and managed. Your primary duties will include:
- Commodity Receipt & Dispatch
Keep accurate tallies of all commodities received or dispatched (including internal transformations such as milling) and promptly report any discrepancy to supervisors. - Inventory & Stock Management
Support orderly stacking, storage, reconstitution, loading and unloading; assist with periodic physical stock checks in line with internal control guidelines. - Reporting & Documentation
Prepare timely and accurate tally sheets and reports to ensure transparency and accountability of all stock movements. - Warehouse Hygiene & Supervision
Oversee post-loading and unloading clean-ups to maintain warehouse hygiene standards and safety.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Completion of secondary school education.
- Language: Fluency (Level C) in the UN working language at duty station and local language.
- Skills:
- Accuracy, integrity and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently under pressure
- Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
WFP Leadership Attributes
All staff are expected to embody WFP’s core values:
- Integrity – Act with impartiality and honesty
- Collaboration – Promote teamwork and partnerships
- Commitment – Deliver results for the people WFP serves
- Humanity – Show compassion and care
- Inclusion – Respect diversity and ensure no one is left behind
Application Tips Before Submitting
- Ensure your online profile is complete, including your employment history, academic background, languages and (if applicable) UN grade.
- Upload your professional CV and cover letter in English.
- Have only your CV & cover letter ready at this stage—additional documents may be requested later.
- Apply only through the official WFP recruitment portal. No fees are charged at any stage.
- For technical problems during submission, contact: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Recruitment will involve stringent background and reference checks.
Note on Eligibility
Appointments are subject to:
- Provision of valid work authorization in Cameroon (local recruitment)
- Medical fitness certification
- Adherence to UN policies on prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, discrimination and abuse of authority
- Candidates with conflicts of interest linked to WFP oversight entities are ineligible
How to Apply
Visit the WFP Careers website and search for Job ID JR115325 – Tally Assistant (Garoua, Cameroon). Complete your online application before the deadline of 26 August 2025.
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