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Application deadline 3 years ago: Monday 15 Feb 2021 at 21:59 UTC

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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.

Posting Dates

Date Issued: 2nd February 2021. Date Closed: 15th February 2021

Organizational Background:

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.

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief, school feeding, nutrition, food for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers and safety nets.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates; female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Associate and overall supervision of the Head of Berbera Sub-Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist in Logistics and Warehouse operations including all Logistics assets- to ensure timely and efficient delivery of WFP cargo; • Assist in management of commodity accounting, data quality and integrity; • Process documentation for execution of Logistics operations (e.g. custom clearance, invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues advancing them to the supervisor; • Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to support efficient Logistics operations management; • Maintain professional working relationships with agents of the superintendent, freight forwarder and other agents at warehouse level; • Follow up and coordinate the movement of food and non-food items; • Supervise the FIFO and LIFO systems, best before date, expiry dates and infestations; • Follow up and post daily dispatches of WFP food and non-food commodities in the corporate system; supervise the correct use and quantity as per Transport Loading Instruction; • Deliver WFP standard waybills to those involved in the transport of WFP operations; ensure proper paperwork has been prepared; • Ensure efficient warehouse operation through coordination with operation’s transport and programme teams; • Ensure effective stock management, loss prevention and timely reporting; • Follow up to ensure accurate and timely preparation of stock status report and supervise the discrepancies for timely reconciliations; • Maintain an accurate filing system and archiving documents; • Other duties as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certification in logistics, supply chain management, warehouse management is desirable.

Experience: At least four years of responsible support experience in Logistics operations.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.

Knowledge & Skills: • Ability to implement operational warehouse procedures and normative mentorship in order to lead WFP’s warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems and ensure loss mitigation. • Experience maintaining a Logistics database, administering third party service provider contracts, compiling contract documentation and contract execution. • Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, excel among others;

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..

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

WFP is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis

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Contract Duration: 1 year

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