Logistics Officer

ABOUT LOGISTICS OFFICER NOB AT WFP :

To contribute to daily planning and coordination of WFP logistics operations including monitoring of services provided by contracted external organizations to ensure cost-effective operations and that set objectives are achieved in full.

This position is based in Zalingie and reports to the Head of Logistics based in the Farchana hub -Chad

THE ROLE

• To contribute to daily planning and coordination of WFP logistics operations including monitoring of services provided by contracted external organizations to ensure cost-effective operations and that set objectives are achieved in full.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.
• Support or manage logistics projects or operational activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Collect and analyze data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to senior staff to improve the performance of local logistics operations.
• Conduct regular financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff to optimize the use of available funds.
• Contribute to consolidation and preparation of operational pipeline planning, and to the management of operational aspects of the supply chain (procurement, shipping, port operation), including checking document and customs clearance readiness, loading and discharging operations, and contracting of applicable transport, warehouse and any relevant logistics services.
• Contribute to the supply chain by providing technical support and guidance to other CO units/ services, and divisions, particularly for emergency response.
• Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analyses and queries.
• Collate data and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting a WFP-wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (e.g. through the design and review of 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, and participate in the preparation of CO Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA), to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Participate in the ongoing review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiencies.
• Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
• Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Advanced University degree with 3 years experience in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, or other related field, or First University degree with 5 years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Desired experiences for entry into the role:

• Experience in commercial or humanitarian transportation sectors.
• Experience monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends.
• Experience in dealing with shipments and clearing imports/exports with customs officials.
• Experience coordinating procurement and transportation processes with other units/ teams.
• Experience in warehouse and commodity management.
• Experience working with corporate systems (databases, software)
• Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Arabic.

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