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PHILOMENA TABESOR WANYAMA

PHILOMENA TABESOR WANYAMA

Nairobi

Summary

Results-driven and adaptable Supply Chain and Logistics Officer with over 19 years of progressive experience across humanitarian operations, refugee support, emergency logistics, and cash-based transfer (CBT) programming. Demonstrated success in designing, managing, and optimizing end-to-end supply chain frameworks in conflict-affected and remote environments. Proven ability to lead operational planning, emergency preparedness, retail network development, and cross-functional collaboration with UN agencies, NGOs, and government counterparts. Committed to delivering timely and effective food assistance through resilient logistics models, inclusive procurement, capacity building, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Officer – Markets & CBT

World Food Programme (WFP) - Regional Office - ESARO
09.2022 - Current
  • Directed strategic and operational guidance for 9 WFP Country Offices on Cash-Based Transfers (CBT), commodity vouchers, and market systems development and supply chain, both in-country and remotely, ensuring effective strategy formulation and optimal program execution.
  • Led emergency response initiatives, serving as the primary focal point to deliver rapid, high-impact, market-based interventions addressing urgent humanitarian needs.
  • Assessed capacity and identified skill gaps; designed and delivered targeted training, on-the-job coaching, and mentorship to enhance staff capabilities in CBT and Commodity Voucher program execution and crisis response.
  • Advised on Market Systems Development (MSD) by conducting needs assessments, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and formulating implementation roadmaps aligned with Country Strategic Plans to strengthen food supply chains.
  • Oversaw and evaluated CBT, Commodity Voucher Operations, and Market Systems Development projects, ensuring compliance with WFP’s global oversight and assurance framework for operational integrity and efficiency.
  • Provided strategic leadership and managed comprehensive, full cost-recovery support services for CBT, Commodity Voucher, and MSD initiatives; supported emergency operations, directed strategy development, drove capacity-building, and tracked progress to ensure long-term sustainability and program success.

Warehouse Manager – Kakuma Refugee Camp

World Food Programme (WFP)
  • Supervised warehousing and food assistance to 180,000+ beneficiaries through 27 WFP and partner-operated warehouses.
  • Led warehouse layout optimization and contingency planning, reducing dispatch time and improving movement efficiency.
  • Directed SOP compliance, improved stock integrity, and reduced losses by 30% through real-time monitoring.
  • Trained partner staff on food safety, quality assurance, and inventory procedures, enhancing audit compliance.
  • Collaborated with M&E, engineering, and program teams on infrastructure improvement and operational reporting tools.
  • Managed food assistance warehousing to 180,000+ beneficiaries across 27 WFP and partner warehouses.
  • Supervised over 60 staff across storage, dispatch, inventory management, and reporting functions.
  • Led implementation of warehouse management SOPs, reducing stock discrepancies by 30%.

Logistics Officer – Tigray Emergency Response

World Food Programme (WFP)
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Supported one of WFP’s largest emergency logistics responses amid active conflict and border restrictions.
  • Mapped humanitarian access corridors, and coordinated dispatch from regional hubs under security protocols.
  • Developed emergency SOPs, trained staff on conflict-zone logistics, and enhanced delivery route planning.
  • Oversaw last-mile pipeline tracking, delivery reconciliation, and documentation with cooperating partners.
  • Liaised with government and UN cluster representatives for access clearance and coordination.

Senior Logistics Associate-Kakuma refugee camp

World Food Programme (WFP)
  • Managed logistics operations for school meals (HGSF), CBT, and general food distribution across multiple program streams.
  • Introduced mobile data collection tools for tracking delivery and partner accountability.
  • Conducted logistics capacity assessments and implemented coaching for NGO logistics teams.
  • Designed and tested emergency response logistics plans, enhancing preparedness levels.
  • Produced detailed reports for performance monitoring and issue resolution.

Logistics Assistant – Transport Planning

World Food Programme (WFP)
  • Oversaw cross-border pipeline movements from Kenya to Uganda and South Sudan.
  • Collaborated with customs agents, port officials, and third-party providers to expedite clearances.
  • Conducted route risk mapping and contributed to updating emergency transport contingency protocols.
  • Monitored fuel use and transit performance to ensure efficient fleet operations.

Logistics Assistant – Commodity Management

World Food Programme (WFP)
  • Oversaw stock reconciliation, quality control, documentation, and audit coordination to ensure accurate inventory and regulatory compliance across five regional distribution sites.

Logistics Assistant – Tally

World Food Programme (WFP)
  • Oversaw commodity verification, stock reconciliation, and staff training to ensure compliance with WFP procedures and documentation standards.

Storekeeper

Lutheran World Federation
  • Oversaw store operations, managed inventory, coordinated dispatches, maintained documentation, and upheld safety standards for educational and relief supplies.

Education

Master of Science - procurement and supply chain

Mount Kenya University

(ongoing)

Degree - business management : supplies and procurement

Mount Kenya University

Certification - senior management course

Kenya school of government

Certificate - storekeeping 1 and 2

Church Army Community Centre Nairobi

Skills

    • Supply Chain Strategy & Emergency Logistics Management

    • Cash-Based Transfers (CBT) Operations

    • Procurement, Vendor Contracting & Retailer Management

    • Market Development & Value Chain Mapping

    • Warehousing, Inventory & Commodity Accounting

    • Budgeting, Financial Analysis & Cost Optimization

References

Josefa Zuweco, Head of Supply Chain, josefa.zuweco@wfp.org, +39347427047, WFP HQ

Mr. Collins Otieno – Area Manager, Lutheran World Federation, collins.onyango@lutheranworld.org, +254723944556

Mr. Abdullah Zaman – Regional Logistics Officer, WFP, abdulla.zaman@wfp.org, +254115067237

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Accomplishments

  • Coordinated large-scale emergency and development supply chain operations delivering assistance to over 3 million beneficiaries across East Africa, including Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Burundi.
  • Spearheaded planning and implementation of CBT supply chain models in hardship duty stations, ensuring timely onboarding, contracting, and monitoring of 2000+ retailers and B2B suppliers
  • Reduced delivery lead times by 35% and warehouse storage costs by optimizing stock turnover and transport route planning.
  • Designed and implemented performance-based logistics vendor contracting systems and retailer monitoring tools across refugee programs.
  • Oversaw successful logistics support for Tigray crisis response, navigating cross-border access restrictions, and coordinating dispatches under conflict.
  • Led logistics assurance efforts in multiple duty stations, ensuring zero-loss inventory reconciliations, compliance with WFP corporate systems (LESS, SCOPE,CTS, WINGs MoDA etc), and audit readiness.
  • Developed operational dashboards and KPIs enabling proactive pipeline monitoring, delivery status updates, and data-driven logistics decision-making.
  • Played key role in emergency preparedness, leading logistics capacity assessments (LCA), risk mapping, contingency planning, and rapid deployment.
  • Provided strategic supply chain advisory and training to 200+ WFP staff and cooperating partners, strengthening delivery efficiency and accountability.
  • Drove inclusive procurement by increasing local supplier participation and advocating for gender-responsive programming in logistics tenders.

Professional Experience

01-2019

Timeline

Supply Chain Officer – Markets & CBT - World Food Programme (WFP) - Regional Office - ESARO
09.2022 - Current
Logistics Officer – Tigray Emergency Response - World Food Programme (WFP)
07.2021 - 11.2021
Warehouse Manager – Kakuma Refugee Camp - World Food Programme (WFP)
Senior Logistics Associate-Kakuma refugee camp - World Food Programme (WFP)
Logistics Assistant – Transport Planning - World Food Programme (WFP)
Logistics Assistant – Commodity Management - World Food Programme (WFP)
Logistics Assistant – Tally - World Food Programme (WFP)
Storekeeper - Lutheran World Federation
Mount Kenya University - Master of Science, procurement and supply chain
Mount Kenya University - Degree, business management : supplies and procurement
Kenya school of government - Certification, senior management course
Church Army Community Centre Nairobi - Certificate, storekeeping 1 and 2

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