Assisting almost 100 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

Our mission 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.

What will you do?

As a country-level Logistics Cluster, you will ensure timely, coherent and effective logistics support to humanitarian aid/relief operations within funding and security constraints. As per IASC Guidelines on Cluster Coordination at Country Level, you will accountable to work in partnership with humanitarian stakeholders to deliver a strategic response, based on operational gaps.

Why work with us?

This position is based in our Country Office in Bangui, Central African Republic.

WFP operations in CAR are focused on life-saving interventions to improve food and nutrition security for the most vulnerable crisis affected people. WFP helps communities by distributing food (including specialized nutritious foods), supporting smallholder farmers in restoring and enhancing their productive assets, as well as building resilience to future crises.

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How can you make a difference?

At this position, you will have to:

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Ensure the proper implementation of Cluster Approach in the technical area of Logistics: as per current IASC guidance; and, in-line with agreed technical standards and norms endorsed by the Global Logistics Cluster Lead Agency and Partnership Base.
Ensure that Logistics Cluster overall (i.e. engagements involving the Lead Agency and partners, under the Logistics Cluster strategy) is managed in line with the Principles of Partnership.
Facilitate discussion and agreement on the use of common standards and tools among cluster partners. Promote awareness of and adherence to relevant policy guidelines, codes of conduct and examples of good practice by all cluster partners.

Needs assessment, prioritization, project planning and implementation

Together with Logistics Cluster partners, lead the continuous identification and assessment of logistics capacities, gaps and bottlenecks in country to develop a capacity-development strategy for the sector.
Provide partners with logistics solutions based on detailed cost/ benefits analyses and recommended standard operating procedures.
Establish a Logistics Cluster strategy, based on the gaps and needs identified with partners and the priorities identified by the Humanitarian Country Team; and, update it regularly according to evolving needs.
Report and address to the appropriate WFP representative any logistics gaps which requires WFP, as lead Agency of the Logistics Cluster, to intervene as Provider of Last Resort.
Ensure in-country logistics challenges are identified, relevant challenges are addressed to the relevant authorities and proposition are made to ease the implementation of special measure with local authorities to implement HRP.
Ensure that the Logistics Cluster strategy in time-bound, including specific planning for an end to Cluster-based support activities and hand-over, where necessary, to local capacity and/or national authorities (including appropriate provisions for training, capacity building and knowledge transfer as needed).
Ensure that the Logistics Cluster strategy is measurable, defining appropriate key indicators by which the performance of the Logistics Cluster overall, and individual contributing partners (i.e. Lead Agency and Service Providers) can be measured.
Ensure that Logistics Cluster strategy and funding requirements is adequately reflected in overall country strategies at WFP and inter-agency level, such as the WFP Country Strategic Plan and the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) respectively, as well as in Flash and/or Consolidated Appeals.
Jointly with key stakeholders, review and assess project proposals from potential Service Providing Partners, insofar as the activities planned are within the scope of the Logistics Cluster strategy; and coordinate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of approved proposals.
Jointly with WFP HR, develop a staffing structure for the Logistics Cluster support to be provided by the Lead Agency (i.e. for the management and monitoring of the strategy overall, and any other specific activities committed to by WFP – IM, technical support, and/or service provision); adjust to evolving needs as required.
Jointly with WFP Supply Chain, Finance and Donor Relations, identify other resources (i.e. financial, assets and equipment, sub-contracted services) necessary for the Logistics Cluster support to be provided by the Lead Agency; adjust to evolving needs as required.
Jointly with the Logistics Cluster Lead Agency design concepts of operations and support its implementation on behalf of the Service Users, ensuring Service Providers (i) comply with WFP rules and regulations (ii) meet Global Logistics Cluster standards and (iii) effectively execute provide the services
Manage the relationships with logistics Service Providers on behalf of the Service users.

Effective intra and inter-cluster coordination

Establish and ensure fluid and regular communication and coordination with all relevant sector stakeholders, including governmental authorities, national and international humanitarian organizations, and WFP as country-level and global Lead Agency of the Logistics Cluster.
Facilitate agreement on an efficient division of work and the assignment of responsibilities amongst cluster partners which takes account of their comparative advantages and complementarities.
Provide leadership within the Logistics Cluster by organizing and chairing regular Logistics Cluster meetings to coordinate the continuous identification and prioritisation of logistics needs, as well as strategic solutions adequate to overcome bottlenecks and ensure delivery of humanitarian aid/relief.
Actively support the establishment and maintenance of HC/HCT-endorsed inter-cluster coordination mechanisms; and, represent the Logistics Cluster at these and other relevant emergency coordination and inter-agency meetings.
Identify issues of mutual interest and identify information which (i) should be proactively shared with other clusters, and (ii) should be acquired from other clusters to ensure a more effective overall response.
Joint inter-cluster needs assessment exercises as appropriate to ensure that identified needs, gaps and priorities are as evidence-based as possible in any given emergency context.
Ensure appropriate attention to priority cross-cutting and cross-sectoral issues (e.g. gender, age, HIV and AIDS, human rights, environment and early recovery) as per IASC guidance.

Information management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting

Coordinate and supervise the collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant logistics information - continually look to develop high quality information management products - within the Logistics Cluster, and with other relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to adequate reporting and information sharing, both within the Logistics Cluster, with other Clusters (e.g. Inter-Cluster coordination mechanisms), OCHA and other relevant stakeholders.
Ensure the proper reporting, communication and coordination with the WFP Country Office (corporate reporting requirements including Annual Country Report) and with the Global Logistics Cluster.
Measuring progress against the cluster strategy and agreed results. Recommending corrective action where necessary. Make adjustments to the overall strategy and programming as appropriate.
Contribute to real time evaluations, including audits.

Advocacy

Together with Cluster partners, identify core advocacy concerns for the sector and contribute key messages to the broader advocacy initiatives of the Humanitarian Coordinator, the Cluster Lead Agency, donors and other relevant actors.
In coordination with the WFP Country Office and Government Partnership Officer, advocate for funding with donors.
Encourage all cluster partners to include common/sector-wide issues, concerns and messages in their own communication activities

You will be asked to deliver ...

Deliverables throughout the lifespan of the project:

Regular assessment of logistics gaps and needs are conducted, and a Logistics Cluster strategy is developed and maintained (incl. monitoring the implementation of activities) accordingly.

Project proposals covering the activities of the Logistics Cluster strategy are prepared, reviewed and included in overall country strategies and response plans (i.e. WFP CSP, HRP, etcetera).

Resource requirements for the Logistics Cluster strategy are developed, monitored (incl. effective follow-up on the relevant budget lines of the Lead Agency), and communicated as needed.

Briefings on logistics and access constraints, the Cluster Approach and implementation of the Logistics Cluster strategy are delivered to government officials, donors and other stakeholders.

Key information products (ConOps, SOPs, Maps, and etcetera) are shared with relevant stakeholders.

An exit strategy for the Logistics Cluster is developed, maintained and implemented as appropriate.

A handover/debriefing report is prepared.

Related tasks as may be requested by the supervisor are undertaken.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have for...

Education: A university degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, a related field or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience:

At least 5 years professional experience (may be concurrent with other requirements) in supply chain and/or logistics operations (i.e. land transport, international shipping or air transport, warehouse management, freight forwarding, etcetera).
At least 5 years professional experience (may be concurrent with other requirements) in humanitarian project/programme implementation (incl. assessment, management of operational budget and funds, monitoring and evaluation).
At least 3 years professional experience (may be concurrent with other requirements) in project/programme coordination and management, including serving in a supervisory role.
At least 3 years professional experience (may be concurrent with other requirements) in logistics operations in emergency response (natural disaster and/or complex emergency).

Knowledge & Skills:

Understanding of the international humanitarian response architecture, including co-ordination mechanisms, Humanitarian Reform and humanitarian action, and international emergency response funding mechanisms.
Experience of high-level coordination, including serving as the chair of a multi-lateral working group (i.e. any output-oriented group of independent stakeholders); an ability to work within a diverse group, build/develop consensus and deliver on joint outputs.
Partnership and service mindset, integrity, result oriented, proactive engagement, gender and culturally sensitive.
Demonstrated ability to work productively in remote and high-pressure environments, to motivate a team, maintain morale and deliver on objectives in difficult circumstances.
Working knowledge of an official language for the country of deployment.
Experience of the country or region of deployment is preferred.
Formal training in cluster coordination, or substantial previous cluster experience (including some responsibility for coordination).

Language: A level B qualification (or mother tongue) in English; working knowledge of another UN language, particularly French is preferred.

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 an inclusive work environment in which diversity is valued and where no form of discrimination is tolerated.

We aim to achieve parity in our teams in West and Central Africa.

Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate based on 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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