Logistics Officer, CST II at World Food Programme

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.

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief, school feeding, nutrition, food for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers and safety nets.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

•Coordinate all external logistics service provision activities;
•Support the roll out of the new WFP service provision platform being piloted in Somalia;
•Coordinate, organize, and chair the Somalia Logistics Working Group;
•Identify and build productive relationships and partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, governments and the private sector to share knowledge and resources and ensure coordinated delivery of food assistance;
•Provide overall operations coordination support and follow up actions for WFP logistics;
•Contribute to consolidation and preparation of innovative logistics solutions/systems, initiatives, and other food systems projects and operations design and planning.
•Improve information management across all logistics activities;
•Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Advanced university degree in transport economics, supply chain, logistics, engineering, business management, international relations, or other related fields.

Experience:
At least six years of professional experience including direct involvement in humanitarian logistics, service provision, partnership engagement, and experience working in remote and hardship locations.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

Knowledge & Skills:

Demonstrated experience in commercial or humanitarian logistics sectors;
Knowledge in coordinating logistics processes with other units/ teams;
Experience in logistics inter-agency coordination;
Proficiency in using various information management systems, databases and software;
Hands-on relevant experience in the UN or INGOs is desirable.

Applications Instructions.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment .

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

WFP is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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