Position: Logistics Associate

Application Deadline: August, 31/2023

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ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. 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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: Logistics Associate

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Grade: G6

Duration: 12 Months

Duty station: Semera, Ethiopia

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are found in Semera Suboffice. Job holders report to a Logistics Officer, Head of Unit, or the designate.

At this level, job holders demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance for all assistance modalities for both WFP and logistics common services. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders typically manage a small team, supervising and coaching staff.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide specialized support functions and/or supervise staff performing standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Provide support to the overall Logistics operations and activities (School Feeding Program, Relief, and Nutrition), ensuring standard processes are followed and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

• Support the management of Logistics vendors’ contracting activities, including the timely and accurate processing of financial claims for services rendered and performance monitoring and measurement when required.

• Support the gathering of market intelligence and vendor assessments (e.g., transporters, retailers) to support the vendor selection process.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including communication between field, warehouse, Transporters, and country office, to support logistics operations management and contribute to effective service delivery.

• Support Pipeline management by monitoring stock availability and utilization.

• Analyse Pipeline and contribute to operational planning for all delivery modalities to ensure that supply chain requirements are taken into consideration.

• Provide specialized support (including field visits) to logistics operational areas following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries and to authorized partners and destinations.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education or University Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and related areas.

Experience: 6 or more progressive years of experience in related fields with a university degree.

Language: Fluency in the English language and knowledge of the local language is an advantage.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience maintaining corporate systems and running queries on ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.

• Experience in administering third-party service providers’ contracts.

• Experience in compiling contract documentation.

• Experience in contract execution.

• Experience in budget monitoring and reporting.

How to apply:

• Register using the following link CLICK HERE

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.