- Actively contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.
- Support logistics projects or operational day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
- Collect and analyse data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics operations.
- Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
- Provide support in capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (i.e. through contribution to the training materials).
- Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
- Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
- Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Logistics Officer career opportunity should hold an advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or any other related field attained from a recognized institution; Or University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or any other related field attained from a recognized institution;
- A minimum of five years of relevant job related experience in logistics, supply chain management or transport business sector gained from a reputable institution;
- Previous exposure and experience in working in Logistics including cross boarder operations;
- Excellent knowledge of financial management practices and ability to execute tasks quickly and with minimal supervision;
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with logistics counterparts and staff within the regional/country office;
- Demonstrated ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
- Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge and experience using MS Office applications.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English;
How to Apply:
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candidates who desire to join the United Nations World Food Programme to submit
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Step 1: Register and create your online CV
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position
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Deadline: 24th March 2016
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