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Job Description
Internal/External Vacancy Announcement – Re-advertised
Position: Logistics Officer – NOB (1 position)
VA No. 051/2015
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duty Station: Nazareth
One year (with possibility of extension)
The Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards. Contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries. Collect and analyses data through research and networking with colleagues and recommend actions to senior staff to improve performance of local logistics operations. Conduct regular financial analysis and budget review, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff to optimize use of available funds. Contribute to consolidation and preparation of operational pipeline planning, and to the management of operational aspects of the supply chain (procurement, shipping, port operation), including checking documents and customs clearance readiness, loading and discharging operations contracting of applicable transport, warehouse and any relevant logistics services. Contribute to supply chain by providing technical support and guidance to other CO unit/services, divisions, particularly for emergency response. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, including key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting a WFP-wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (e.g. through the design and review of training materials). Identify and build proactive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance. Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices, participate in preparation of CO Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA), to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis. Participate in the on-going review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiencies. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs. Other as required.
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.
Experience: Experience in commercial or humanitarian transportation sector. Experience monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends. Experience in dealing with shipments and clearing imports/exports with customs officials. Experience coordinating procurement and transportation processes with other units/teams. Experience in warehouse and commodity management. Experience working with corporate systems (databases, software).
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Amharic. Knowledge of local language is an added advantage.
Closing date: Jan 06, 2016
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How to Apply
Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to send an e-mail to: Vacancy.AddisAbaba@wfp.org quoting the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the e-mail and attaching their CV or personal History Form, and a cover letter. (No other documentation will be reviewed at this stage).
Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Please do not apply online if other application instructions are stated.
Please do not accept payment requests at any of the recruitment phases!
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