Oficial de Logística SC8

Logistics & Procurement

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Do you have a passion for implementing and managing Supply Chain activities? If yes, this is your opportunity to join the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. United Nations World Food Programme helps 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. In Latin America and the Caribbean, WFP supports national efforts to improve food and nutrition security and reduce the impact of emerging crises, natural disasters, and climate change among vulnerable.

JOB PURPOSE

To collect, analyse and report on information to maximise efficiency of the logistics operations and activities. The incumbent will collect, analyse and report on information to maximise efficiency of the logistics operations and activities and will report to the Logistics Officer (operations focal point).

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with two (2) additional years of related work experience. Experience: Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in logistics/supply chain operations. Language: Fluency (level C) in Spanish and English.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

As a Logistics Officer you will be working under the close support and guidance of a senior Logistics Officer and will receive guidance and regular feedback on work performed.

1. Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.

2. Support logistics projects or operational day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

3. Collect and analyse data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics operations.

4. Conduct portions of financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to the supervisor to optimise use of available funds.

5. Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.

6. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (i.e. through contribution to the training materials).

8. Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.

9. Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

10.Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.

11. Other as required.

LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

Lead by example and with integrity

Upholds WFP values, principles and standards:

Demonstrates the WFP values, principles, and standards.

Respect others and value diversity:

Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to the same

Stay focused and calm under pressure:

Stays focused and calm when under pressure and encourages others to do the same

Demonstrate humility and willingness to learn:

Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop

Drives results and delivers on commitments

Delivers maximum impact results:

Is accountable for the delivery of results

Delegate tasks appropriately:

Delivers results against delegates task and seeks guidance and support where needed

Adapts readily to chance:

Responds readily to change adjusting work as needed

Foster inclusive and collaborative teamwork.

Practice inclusion and collaboration:

Promotes teamwork by sharing ideas and openly raising issues

Gives timely ad constructive feedback:

Supports development for others by giving timely and constructive feedback

Builds And shares new perspectives:

Listens attentively to others to capture, learn and build and share new perspectives

Applies strategic thinking.

Communicate and fulfill WFP's vision:

Fulfils WFP’s vision and is able to explain ow their objectives support the vision

Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things:

Demonstrates curiosity and proposes new ways of doing things when relevant

Analyses and evaluate the data:

Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team decision making

Consider the consequences of any decision:

Implements decision and asks questions to understand the impact for wider objectives

Builds and maintains sustainable partnerships

Establish associations:

Builds partnerships by seeking out opportunities to work with other

Collaborate to achieve common goals:

Collaborates with partners by sharing information and working together to deliver common goals

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in logistics/supply chain operations.

• Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution.

• Experience arranging supplier deliveries and the discharge of vessels (rail, air, or sea).

• Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals.

• Experience in report writing.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position: Logistics Officer

Number of openings: 1

Based in: (El consejo) Aragua, Venezuela

Type of contract: Service Contract

Level: SC 8

Duration: 12 months

This position is only for Venezuelan citizens.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline to apply for this position is February 27 th, 2023.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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