Logistics Assistant G5

Implement standard logistics processes for effective delivery of services.

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Overview

Implement standard logistics processes for effective delivery of services.

You have:

  • Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable
  • 5 Years relevant work experience.
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is required.
  • Fluency in Arabic is also strongly required.
  • Being fluent in Spanish and local dialect (Hasaniya) in the refugee camps is an added advantage.
  • Experience using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.
  • Experience analyzing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports.
  • Experience in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs.
  • Experience in assisting the preparation of contract documentation.
  • Experience in providing technical business support in corporate systems.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

8 June 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Standard Time (Algiers)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

  • WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
  • WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
  • WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
  • A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
  • We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE : Logistics Assistant

LOCATION: Tindouf CONTRACT TYPE : Fixed-Term

Level : G5

UNIT/DIVISION : Supply Chain

DURATION : 12 months renewable

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is based in Tindouf and reports to Logistics Associate.

THE ROLE

To implement well-defined standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES(not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

1. Provide support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries. 2. Support timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorised partners and destinations. 3. Support management of logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement. 4. Respond to a variety of technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries with a high standard of client service mind-set. 5. Contribute to budget preparation, monitoring, and revision for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in compliance with corporate standards. 6. Assist in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary. 7. Assist in management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity. 8. Support operational pipeline analyses, assessments, and operational planning for all delivery modalities. 9. Process documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g., customs clearance, invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating various issues to the supervisor. 10. Collect and compile data, produce and/or contribute to reports (e.g., CCTI, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance) and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems in support to informed decision-making. 11. Liaise with internal and limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations management. 12. Provide guidance to other support staff, in order to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.

CBT & Retailer Management

13. Participate in assessment, selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring of CBT retailers.

14. Ensure timely reconciliation and payments, including ensure that prices at the stores are at or below market prevailing prices, invoice certification and settlement through WFP systems.

15. Assist in conducting market Functionalities Index.

16. Address retailer complaints, operational issues, and ensure compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable

Experience: 5 Years relevant work experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock. • Experience analyzing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports. • Experience in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs. • Experience in assisting the preparation of contract documentation. • Experience in providing technical business support in corporate systems.

Languages : Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is also strongly required. Being fluent in Spanish and local dialect (Hasaniya) in the refugee camps is an added advantage.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
  • We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
  • If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
  • At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to monitor and coordinate logistics operations? This question assesses your experience in logistics operations management and your problem-solving abilities. Share a specific example highlighting your role and the outcome.
How do you ensure that inventory is tracked and managed effectively? The interviewer wants to understand your inventory management strategies and systems knowledge. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with preparing contract documentation. What steps do you follow? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use when analyzing data to prepare reports? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain a situation where you had to manage vendor relationships? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle technical queries in a logistics environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with performance monitoring of service providers? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your approach to ensuring compliance with logistics operations standards. Why is it important? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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