Logistics Associate -SC6- Antakya, Turkiye

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Provide specialized support functions in logistics operations.

You have:

• Completion of secondary school education. A university degree will be desirable.
• Fluent (level C) English and Turkish in both oral and written communication. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience.
• At least 3 years work experience in Logistics cluster.
• Knowledge on Cross-Border Operations.
• Knowledge of the Logistics Cluster Mandate.
• Knowledge on Turkish Customs Procedures.

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and Professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Female and qualified applicants encouraged to apply

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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.

The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. 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.

In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

At this level, job holders demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance for all assistance modalities for both WFP and logistics common services. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders typically manage a small team, supervising and coaching staff.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide specialized support functions and/or supervise staff performing standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide specialized support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of relief cargo to beneficiaries in North West Syria.
• Facilitate requisitioning and ensure timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.
• Manage logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.
• Support gathering market intelligence, vendor assessments (e.g. transporters, retailers) to support vendor selection process.
• Identify, resolve and/or provide recommendations on specialized queries/requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of enquiries with excellent client service mind-set.
• Analyze operational pipeline and contribute to assessments and operational planning for all delivery modalities, to ensure that Supply Chain requirements are taken into consideration.
• Manage 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.
• Supervise the organization of convoy of trucks in coordination with UN agencies, customs officers and brokers and gendarmerie from and to the border.
• Manage documentation processing for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating complex issues to the supervisor.
• Support timely transshipment of commodities to authorized partners and destinations.
• Verifies that all written material translated by commercial services are accurate in meaning and in format.
• Recognise and assess the sensitivity of information obtained: respect the confidential nature of sources and information where relevant.
• Support oversight for commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
• Perform research, collect data and conduct analysis, produce reports (e.g. CCTI, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance) and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems to enable informed decision-making.
• Supervise the work of support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines for all assistance modalities.
• Identify, respond, resolve and / or provide recommendations 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge on Cross-Border Operations.
• Knowledge of the Logistics Cluster Mandate.
• Knowledge on Turkish Customs Procedures.
• General knowledge of information management best practices, techniques and processes.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. University degree will be desirable.

Language: Fluent (level C) English and Turkish in both oral and written communication. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant working experience. At least 3 years work experience in Logistics cluster.

CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATION

Eligibility: This position is open to Turkish nationals, or holders of a valid Turkish residence permit

Type of Contract: Service Contract (SC6)

Contract Duration : 12 Months

Duty Station: Antakya, Turkiye

Number of employees required: 1

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted and will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
• Applications and CV in PDF format must be submitted online with:
• English language only
• Indicate exact Positions Title
• All your job responsibilities, experience (start and end date of employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
• Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
• Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, or freelancer
• Proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.
• Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.
• By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than Tuesday August 16th ,2022

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WFP never uses external recruitment agencies and recruitment is always free of charge. WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. The selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Only applicants whose profiles meet the advertised job requirements will be considered and only within the announced deadline.

لا يقوم برنامج الأغذية العالمي بالاستعانة ابداً بأشخاص او بوكالات خارجية في التوظيف، علماً بان عملية التوظيف دائماً مجانية. يبحث برنامج الأغذية العالمي عن مرشحين من أعلى درجات النزاهة والكفاءة المهنية والذين يتقاسمون مبادئنا الإنسانية****.

يتم اختيار الموظفين على أساس تنافسي ونحن ملتزمون بتعزيز التنوع والتوازن بين الجنسين. سيتم النظر فقط للمتقدمين الذين تفي ملفاتهم الشخصية بمتطلبات الوظيفة المعلن عنها، وفقط خلال الموعد النهائي المعلن

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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