Logistics Officer, FT NOB Mogadishu

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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, physical or mental disability.

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 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.

Why join WFP in Somalia?

In Somalia, the World Food Programme provides food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, and relief through the hard work of more than 500 employees who contribute to make Somalia hunger free in close partnership with local partners.

What will you do?

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of Logistics and the overall supervision of the Head of Logistics, you will:

• Coordinate logistics, port operations, transport, and warehouse management support services.
• Gather market intelligence and analyse proposals in line with WFP standard rules and regulations.
• Plan and lead on implementation of innovative logistics operations, initiatives and programs to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective supply of direct or indirect food assistance.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and consolidate preliminary data analysis, prepare accurate and timely reports to support a WFP-wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision-making.
• Monitor the performance of WFP contractors and report on their performance.
• Gather information on potential transport delays through to destination/port congestion to ensure WFP interests are fully covered and share this information with the necessary/concerned offices.
• Coordinate with WFP Vessel Agents/Port Authorities for prompt berthing and smooth load/discharge operations.
• Liaise with WFP's cargo superintendent company and/or Vessel's port representatives prior to vessel arrivals to protect WFP interests during vessel operations and to ensure full cargo quantity in good condition is always loaded/ discharged.
• Review and be aware of WFP Superintendence arrangements to ensure adequate measures are in place for commodity quality control.
• Ascertain logistics reporting, monitoring of dispatches, deliveries and quality control.
• Report loss and damage of cargo. Intervene in cases of damaged cargo and arrange for adequate inspections, sampling, and testing.
• Inspect and monitor port warehouse activities. Check stack count, stock rotation, cleanliness, insect control, roof condition etc to ensure safe keeping of commodities in storage.
• Ensure proper procedures are strictly adhered to when disposing of spoiled commodities to avoid legal fines and/or penalties.
• Mentor staff and ensure that all staff are adequately trained in order to achieve high working standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.

Experience: At least three or more years of professional experience in monitoring and managing logistics operations. Experience in commercial or humanitarian transportation sectors and/or monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends.

Language: Proficiency in oral and written communication in English and Somali is a must.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience coordinating supply chain activities with other functions and partners.
• Experience in conducting analysis to support strategy design and implementation of supply chain operations.
• Experience in warehouse and commodity management.
• Experience in implementing supply chain improvement initiatives.
• Experience in leading and coaching teams.

Terms and Conditions

Contract Duration: 1 year

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment.

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

The deadline to recieve applications is 16 February 2022.

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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.