Logistics Business Support Assistant (Port Operations) SSA 4

.

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.

Posting Dates

Date of Issue: 19th October 2021 Closing Date: 23rd October 2021

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

What will you do?

• Follow-up with stakeholders on a daily basis during vessel discharge, bagging and dispatching to ensure smooth running of operations.
• Ensure transporters have mobilized enough trucks to uplift cargo during discharging and loading vessels.
• Ensure stevedores and the agents responsible have mobilized enough labour force to handle the cargo.
• Inspect the condition of commodities upon arrival and report any discrepancies as appropriate.
• Ensure the required gear for handling discharge of commodities (cranes, bagging machines, weighing scales etc) are available and verify unit weight and packaging according to WFP standards.
• Track the movement of containers from Port to the warehouse and ensure all shunting processes are met.
• Maintain filling and reporting system of all containers arriving at the port and moved to warehouses.
• Assist to file waybills and shipping documents secure file system and keep in orderly manner.
• Assist to receive and cross-check stakeholders’ reports for correct data before port operation focal point sign and submit invoice team for processing.
• Assist in business support activities of the port office.
• Participate of monthly physical stock count exercise.
• Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Secondary school education.

Experience: At least three years of experience in logistics, transport and port operations in the humanitarian sector. A certified first degree from a recognized university, studying in logistics, transport or operations may be considered in lieu of the years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of work routines and methods of port operations.
• Proficient in the use of office equipment and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention
• Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.

Languages: Fluency in English and Somali language.

Terms and Conditions:

Contract Duration: 11 Months

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

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.