Logistics Officer CST - I

JOB TITLE:

Logistics Officer

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Consultancy

UNIT/DIVISION:

Supply Chain

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Antannarivo, Madagascar (frequent travels required)

DURATION:

11 months

Are you a Supply Chain professional interested to work in a challenging humanitarian environment? Join our Team !

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

One of the ten countries most vulnerable to disasters worldwide and the most cyclone-exposed country in Africa, Madagascar is facing an emergency level crisis. Four years of consecutive droughts have left families in the south of the country unable to feed themselves.

At least 1.14 million people in Southern Madagascar need emergency food and nutrition assistance and about 14,000 people are experiencing famine-like conditions. Madagascar is the only place in the world where famine-like conditions have been driven by climate, not conflict.

Supply Chain plays a key role in scaling-up WFP emergency responses and in supporting a transition to resilience and recovery programmes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Supply Chain, the Logistics Officer shall undertake the following tasks:

PLANNING & OPTIMIZATION

1. Oversee and improve the downstream planning function (analyses of requirements, balancing stocks across warehouses and ports of entry). This includes the expansion and roll-out of the Control Tower (visual and analytical tool), with support of HQ and the Regional Bureau.

2. Conduct various analysis and provide recommendations for the Supply Chain network optimization (routes, delivery points, warehouse capacity and locations) to reduce lead time and costs. Develop visual and up to date “Concepts of Operations” documents to facilitate decision making.

3. Ensure that where required necessary preparedness actions such as early warning, risk analysis/management and contingency planning are undertaken, periodically monitored, updated and reported in a timely manner;

4. Develop and monitor a set of KPI to ensure reliability, responsiveness and efficiency of logistics operations, supporting a WFP-wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

LOGISTICS OPERATIONS

1. Manage logistics operations including all logistics assets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of WFP cargoes

2. Oversee all Logistics Contracts (transport, warehousing and other services) and define performance management tool and processes to ensure better/cheaper/more reliable services from vendors.

3. Provide technical support to downstream logistics operations ensure timely and cost-effective dispatches of food to the field, best practices in warehouse management with emphasis on WFP system data reliability and food quality control

4. Contribute to the management of operational aspects of the supply chain (procurement, shipping, port operation), including checking document and customs clearance readiness, loading and discharging operations and contracting of applicable transport, warehouse and any relevant logistics services.

5. Manage all requests for bilateral Service Provisions to humanitarian partners for warehouse and Transport services; act as focal point for other UN agency and for Government capacity strengthening projects in supply chain.

6. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.

7. Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced University degree (Master or equivalent) in Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) with additional years of related work experience.

Desired Work Experiences:

3 to 5 years of work experiences in the following sector: transport, warehousing, logistics / supply chain in the private or public sector.

Humanitarian experience is an advantage for this position

Experience working with corporate systems (SAP supply chain modules)

Experience in performance and contract management of vendors is desired.

At least 3 years of work experiences in the following sector: transport, warehousing, logistics / supply chain in the private or public sector.

Humanitarian experience is an advantage for this position

Experience working with corporate systems (SAP supply chain modules)

Experience in performance and contract management of vendors is desired.

The candidate should be able to work independently, be proactive and client oriented.

Detailed and analytical mindset and skills are required, full proficiency with Excel and other IT tools is desired.

The candidate needs to show great flexibility and resilience to stress; be willing to work in remote locations and display cultural sensitivity and openness.

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and French

Les candidats intéressés sont priés de soumettre leurs candidatures SEULEMENT EN LIGNE aux liens ci-dessous :

Pour les candidats internes au PAM via : http://newgo.wfp.org/services/e-recruitment

Pour les candidats externes via : http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings

Deadline : 9 janvier 2022

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