Logistics Officer (Retail Manager) SC8, Damascus (RE-ADVERTISED)

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Support the implementation of Cash Based Transfers Retail strategy

You have:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Management, Marketing, Economics or other related fields
• One year post-graduate relevant professional experience with Master's Degree, or three years post-graduate relevant professional experience with a first University Degree
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic languages
• Experience in retail and/or wholesale operations, Business, Sales, Supply Chain, Management, Marketing or other related fields
• Experience with International Organizations/UN agencies is a plus
• Experience with implementation of cash-based assistance programmes is a plus
• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles in the Syrian retail industry
• Proficient in MS Office, excellent skills in Excel

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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 diversity and gender balance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All applications should be received no later than 20 July 2021.

CONTRACT AND DURATION

This position is open to Syrian or Syrian/Palestinian nationals only.

Contract Type: Service Contract (SC8) 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

The Logistics Officer (Retail Manager) will work in the Country Office (Damascus) – Supply Chain unit, in collaboration with other units of WFP as well as the Field Offices.

Supervision received: This post is based in Damascus Country Office and will report directly to the Supply Chain Officer (Cash Based Transfers) in Damascus.

JOB PURPOSE

Support the implementation of Cash Based Transfers (CBT) Retail strategy in the governorate to improve availability, accessibility and affordability of nutritious food by enabling a more efficient, resilient and sustainable Retail Sector.To collect, analyse and report on information to maximise efficiency of the logistics operations and activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within delegated authority, the Logistic Officer (Retail Manger) will be responsible for the following duties:

The job involves working closely with all WFP units to provide strategic and operational support to achieve effective outcomes within WFP’s engagement with the retail sector; increased purchase power and availability for beneficiaries; broader retail sector development; and application of relevant retail sector supply chain practices (plan, source and deliver).

The incumbent will be responsible for developing the capacity of WFP contracted grocery shops. Within delegated authority under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Work with the Cash Based Transfers (CBT) Logistics focal points in the Field Offices, store managers and other WFP units to assist them with analysis and understanding of the retail business to meet WFP goals.
• Support the Country Office to increase the number of contracted shops to meet Programme requirement, including analysis of required number of shops and location.
• Drive the implementation of the Retail Performance Management strategy together with the Supply Chain Officer and Data Analyst – this includes developing a Retail portal to visualize the performance of each shop.
• Analyze itemized sales data, create templates to run monthly scorecards, ad hoc reports to support unit’s needs, category management, business analysis, etc.
• Support Supply Chain Officer and store managers in the establishment of buying clubs, consolidating quantities across WFP contracted shops.
• Drive the implementation of the Retail Mobile Application (price display, retailer rating and online shopping).
• Guide WFP units and partners to take a strategic and proactive approach to achieve higher standards in the retail sector.
• Identify most common and most pressing training needs for shop managers, develop appropriate material liaising with HQ and the Regional Bureau, build training plan.
• Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Management, Marketing, Economics or other related fields

Experience: One year post graduate relevant professional experience with Master’s Degree, or three years post graduate relevant professional experience with a first University Degree.

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

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience in retail and/or wholesale operations, Business, Sales, Supply Chain, Management, Marketing or other related fields
• Experience with International Organizations/UN agencies is a plus.
• Experience with implementation of cash-based assistance programmes is a plus

Additional Competencies:

• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles in the Syrian retail industry.
• In-store experience in the visual merchandising, organization of products, pricing, management, sales, procurement, promotion.
• Analytical mind with a strategic ability, organization, attention to detail, be able to multi-task.
• Experience in negotiation of FMCGs with Syrian suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office, excellent skills in Excel.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good training skills, hardworking, calm, mature, culturally sensitive, result oriented and interest in humanitarian development.

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 short-listed candidates, who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised position, shall be contacted. Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.

HOW TO APPLY

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Internal candidates: https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=143402&company=C0000168410P

External candidates: https://job-listing.wfp.org/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=143402&company=C0000168410P

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Qualified female applicants especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of 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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