Logistics Officer (Fuel), CST1, Damascus, Syria

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than Wednesday 26th October 2022

CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATION

Eligibility: Non-Syrian nationals

Type of Contract: Consultant Level 1

Contract Duration: 6 months

Duty Station: Damascus, Syria

Number of employees required: 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

This position will be based in Damascus, Syria. The job holder will report directly to the Head of Logistics (Operations).

JOB PURPOSE

WFP Syria plans to procure locally and import around 125,000 litres of fuel per month to respond to CP distribution operations requirements. Operational requirements are varied (CP, commercial trucks, WFP LVs and generators, other NGO & UN agencies etc.) with multiple Units involved. This position will facilitate a more streamlined fuel management set-up for the operation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Consolidating fuel requirements (including holding capacity and assets)
2. Developing standard operating procedures for the management of fuel and record keeping
3. Developing a Fuel management proposal to enable safe, efficient and coordinated fuel services to operations
4. Ensuring any Safety & Risk concerns are detailed and addressed
5. Identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements (possible focus areas - faster & more reliable supply, reduced cost, etc.)
6. Perform any other duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Minimum 3 years of full time professional work experience in fuel operations including within the Energy sector

Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Working knowledge of Arabic desirable.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of Fuel Management fundamentals
• Monitoring & Reporting Skills; Project Management experience
• Ability to work in a team, establishing effective working relations with persons of different cultural backgrounds

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The contract offered provides a competitive base salary and favorable conditions such as medical insurance, flexible working arrangements, Rest & Recuperation and Danger Pay allowance currently in place at the Duty station.

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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.