Logistics Officer (Downstream Pipeline) NOA - Damascus- VA025-2022-1 1

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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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than 12 June 2022

TYPE OF CONTRACT?DURATION

Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duration : 12 months

Duty Station: Damascus.

Number of required employees : 1

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. 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 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight hunger globally, including its work during the coronavirus pandemic.

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

To contribute to daily planning and coordination of WFP logistics operations including monitoring of services provided by contracted external organizations to ensure cost-effective operations and that set objectives are achieved in full. To collect, analyses and report on information to maximize efficiency of the logistics operations and activities. Job holders report to a more senior Logistics Officer. Job holders are likely to be working closely with a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards. 2. Support or manage logistics projects or operational activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries. 3. Collect and analyze data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to senior staff to improve performance of local logistics operations. 4. Conduct regular financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff to optimize use of available funds. 5. Contribute to consolidation and preparation of operational pipeline planning, and 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. 6. Contribute to supply chain by providing technical support and guidance to other CO unit/ services, divisions, particularly for emergency response. 7. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries. 8. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting a WFP-wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. 9. Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (e.g., through the design and review of training materials). 10. Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance. 11. Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices, participate in preparation of CO Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA), to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. 12. Participate in the on-going review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiencies. 13. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs. 14. Other as required. ________________________________________

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education : University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, or other related field

Experience : One year post graduate relevant professional experience in one of the following with master’s degree, or three years postgraduate relevant professional experience with a first University Degree: • Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution. • Experience arranging supplier deliveries and the discharge of WFP vessels (rail, air, or sea). • Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals. • Experience in report writing.

Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Experience with managing complex operations, humanitarian work. • Experience in utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and other software packages. • Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust data discrepancies. Identify and resolve operational problems with substantial independence. • Ability to obtain or give information of a non-routine nature involving interpretation of facts and requiring clarity of expression. • Ability to perform detailed work, frequently of a confidential nature and/or to handle a large volume of work systematically, effectively, and accurately. • Ability to train other staff regarding relevant work responsibilities. • Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate assignments to achieve common goals. • Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Supply Chain Management and Optimization Demonstrates ability to design basic supply chain networks, including appropriately assessing and escalating challenges to ensure that WFP is able to provide consistent and uninterrupted service to its beneficiaries and partners. Planning, Project & Resource Management Collects and analyses relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and makes evidence-based proposals.​ Information Management & Reporting Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate preliminary data analysis, draft reports and disseminate information that represents concerns and trends. Market Analysis, Contracting and Operational Execution Demonstrates ability to collect market information and process and analyse proposals in line with WFP standard rules and regulations in order to deliver efficiently. Warehouse and Inventory Management Demonstrates ability to implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance in order to manage WFP’s warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation. Technical Assistance and Coordination Demonstrates abilities to provide basic technical advice and maintain effective (inclusive, collaborative, unified) logistics coordination mechanisms with humanitarian partners and other relevant stakeholders.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please upload your professional CV in English in PDF format making sure to include the following in terms of “Experience”:

• Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
• Exact Position Title
• Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, consultant, or freelancer
• Start and End date of Employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
• Responsibilities: To mention the main responsibilities that highlight your gained skills and experience
• A proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
• Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.

HOW TO APPLY

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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.