Logistics Officer (TPDS), SB-4, Lucknow

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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.

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.

VACANCY DETAILS

Type of Contract: Service Contract Grade: SB-4 Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Duration of Employment: 1 Year (Renewable, depending on availability of funds) Reporting : Head of Supply Chain and PDS Unit, and close coordination with the Secretary/Commissioner of Food, Civil Supplies (FCS) Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Currently, WFP India has Partnership Agreement with the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) at the national level and with the state governments of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. Through its Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023) WFP aims to support India in acheiveing the targets of Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17 through work in 3 Strategic Outcomes. The focus of Strategic Outcome 1 is to enhance the efficiency, targeting service delivery and supply chain of government programmes for improving access to food and sharing of best practices.

JOB PURPOSE

The Logistics Officer (TPDS) will be responsible for providing technical support related to supply chain, transportation, warehouse management and related functions so as to enable the Department of Food and Civil Supplies in Lucknow to establish and maintain an efficient supply chain management system and implement the doorstep delivery of food grains in the most cost-effective way.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Unit, and working with the members of the unit team in the WFP Country Office, and in close coordination with the Secretary/Commissioner of Food, Civil Supplies (FCS) Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, the Logistics Officer (TPDS) will perform the following duties: 1. Provide inputs to Secretary/ Commissioner on core logistics and implementation related aspects regarding supply chain review, assessment and optimization including: • Assessment of Supply Chain Management System (SCMS), provide recommendation and support department for adapting recommended changes. • Implement Proof of concept for Supply chain management optimization. • Provide recommendation on improving existing procurement process and warehouse management practices. • Support in strengthening of existing GPS vehicle tracking monitoring system through consistent monitoring of operations, providing recommendations and technical assistance to implement the recommendations. • Support in strengthening of existing Grievances Redressal System by recommending best practices. • Undertake data analysis of supply chain operations of TPDS on half yearly basis to support government officers to take informed decision. • Assessment of Transportation and commission rates. • Support in implementing doorstep delivery of food grains from central warehouses up to the Fair Price Shops • Pilot on using mobile storage units to reduce grain losses due to CAP storage 2. In full coordination with UP’s Programme Policy Officer (TPDS), ensure that all activities related to WFP’s TPDS engagement in the state are operating smoothly as per the performance targets • Perform capacity and skill development for Department of Food and Civil Supplies • Prepare materials for and coordinate meeting with State Food Secretaries, DFPD (GoI) and other high-level state relationships on a regular basis to get their feedback. • Provide background to resolve any potential issues emerging during the project implementation including vendor related issues. • Any other activities related to end to end computerization project as requirement of Department 3. Flag any technical, policy or procedural issues and concerns 4. Analyse context of U. P’s challenges in order to lead the design and management of supply chain network, to proactively mitigate and/ or address dynamic supply chain challenges, to ensure operational optimization.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field or First University Degree with related work experience and/or trainings/courses. Experience: • Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience working in the related areas of supply chain management and optimization, marketing analysis, contracting and operational execution, warehouse and inventory management, procurement, information management and reporting, e-governance, implementation of computer/IT systems, project planning, coordinating and implementing large scale technology/e-governance solutions with government or a development agency. • Experience in working independently with minimum supervision, often in fluid and ambiguous situations will be required.

Languages:

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi is essential.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

The post holder should: • have strong technical, analytical and problems solving skills; • ability to think through complex issues to conceptualize, design and execute actions plans. • demonstrate passion and motivation with the ability to manage complexities, multiple tasks with commitment to deliver against multiple, tight deadlines at work • be an excellent team player with an ability to work collaboratively, share information and build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds while focusing on impact and results. • have excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation and documentation skills with a focus on effective procedural documentation. • exhibit the maturity and presence required to effectively participate and contribute in meetings with senior government officials. Knowledge: Knowledge of the Indian Government bureaucracy and TPDS operations required. Sound Knowledge of project planning and management, preferably in the IT transformation or e-governance space. .

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test will be used as a form of screening. In the event your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/ certificate(s) required for this position. This is a national position therefore candidates who are non-Indian nationals will not be considered. Mode of Engagement: The salary for this position is INR. 14,69,279/- per annum (depending upon the last drawn remuneration of the candidate), plus medical benefits as per WFP's plan. All tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber. WFP is committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. WFP adheres to “zero tolerance policies” in the workplace. Applications for the positions are to be submitted online on the E-recruitment links as mentioned below: https://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings Note: Candidates are requested to Create an account in the system before applying. Candidates curriculum and applications will be registered and allows them to update their profile and apply for a job through wfp careers website.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

VACANCY CLOSING DATE : 18 October 2020

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are 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.