Beirut - Logistics Officer NOA

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

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Deadline for applications:

This Vacancy Announcement will close on 25 October 2022 at 11:59 PM Rome Time.

Terms and conditions:

- This position is open to qualified Lebanese candidates only. - Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. - Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About WFP:

Assisting more than 90 million people in 123 countries and territories each year, the World Food Program (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies partnering with governments, and providing common services that allow the entire humanitarian community to save lives in emergencies and build the resilience of food insecure people and communities. As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty. WFP Lebanon provides humanitarian assistance to nearly 1.1 million vulnerable persons, in the form of unrestricted assistance in-kind and cash-based transfers. WFP Lebanon also provides food assistance in the form of snack and fresh food to school aged students and their families. This support is designed to improve the students’ health and make them and their families more motivated to pursue the children’s right to education. 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. To know more about WFP’s mission, please check the below video:https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/videos/10154930622760178/

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable based on business need and performance)

Organizational background****: The incumbent will report to Head of Supply Chain Unit in WFP Lebanon Country Office

Job Purpose: To plan, analyze and report on supply chain logistics operations to maximize efficiency of the logistics operations and activities.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of Head of Supply Chain the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.
2. 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.
3. Collect and analyze data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics operations.
4. Conduct portions of financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to the supervisor to optimize use of available funds.
5. Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
6. 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.
7. Support the 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).
8. Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
9. 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.
10. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
11. Other as required

Standard Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Advanced University degree (i.e. Master's degree or higher) in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Sciences, Political Science, Development Economics or First University degree in a relevant field (i.e. Bachelor’s degree) with additional years of related work experience or training/courses.

Experience: One (1) or more years of postgraduate professional experience (after completion of Advanced University degree) in supply chain or equivalent, or, three (3) years or more after completion of First University degree.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Arabic and English. Fluency in French is an advantage.

Desired Experiences for entry into the role:

• Experience arranging supplier deliveries and the discharge of WFP vessels (rail, air, or sea).
• Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals.
• Experience in report writing.
• Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution.