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- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is committed to supporting Member Countries and Partners in preparing for and responding to disasters and crises that threaten agriculture, food and nutrition security or food safety. FAO’s work in emergencies focuses on reducing people’s vulnerability to these hazards, including animal and plant diseases, before, during and after disasters through good emergency management practices, including risk assessment, risk reduction, emergency preparedness and response, and rehabilitation.
FAO's Logistics Services Division (CSL) provides corporate logistics strategies, policies, tools, guidance to FAO Headquarter and Decentralized Offices to ensure that the Organization manages, improves and reinforces its logistics resources in the broader context of supply chain management in order to support on delivering efficiently on the mandate of the Organization.
The Logistics Services Division (CSL) works to secure a safe operating environment and aims at obtaining greater efficiency, effectiveness, and synergy in operational and administrative practices, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Reporting Lines
Under the administrative and operational guidance of the Logistics Unit in the CSL, the logistics specialist reports daily to the Programme coordinator he/she has been assigned to according to the location.
Technical Focus
Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Emergency Support to different operations at a global, regional, sub regional and/or country level.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The logistics specialist may be responsible for the following, depending on duty station and operations\:
•Manage all logistics activities, including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, inventory, stock movement, asset, and fleet management.
•Monitor timely transmission of pipeline and logistics information, stock levels, and distribution status to national-level programs.
•Participate in planning meetings for operations requiring logistics support.
•Oversee logistics operations and transport planning to ensure efficient, cost-effective distribution as per schedule.
•Supervise warehouse activities and logistical support for receiving and distributing inputs for FAO projects/programs.
•Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen logistics operations and partnerships in the humanitarian supply chain, including, but not limited to, the logistics clusters during emergencies, ensuring FAO interests are prioritized..
•Maintain accurate logistics filing systems for audit purposes (equipment manuals, maintenance schedules, waybills, invoices, etc.).
•Ensure accurate and consistent use of FAO standard logistics forms by all relevant parties (inspection companies, transporters, vendors, field staff).
•Provide technical advice, identify opportunities for innovation, and contribute to SOP development.
•Oversee commodity management, quality control, and inventory management, tracking stock movements from warehouse to distribution.
•Ensure compliance with corporate accounting, internal control systems, and documentation management.
•Coordinate with FAO units, service providers, and partners for safe and efficient operations.
•Anticipate logistics risks and disruptions (security, infrastructure), develop countermeasures, and support end-to-end supply chain analysis and knowledge-sharing activities.
•Coordinate with customs authorities to ensure logistics movement and obtain necessary authorizations.
•Organize contingency planning, capacity-building for local staff, and field missions as needed.
•Participate in and report on coordination meetings.
•Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
•University degree in engineering, business administration, logistics, supply chain management, finance or other relevant;
•At least 2 years (Category C), 5 years (Category B) or 10 years (Category A) experience in humanitarian, agricultural/rural development and/or public sectors including work experience with national and international NGOs, UN agencies, governments and/or donors;
•Working knowledge (level C) of English).
FAO Core Competencies
•Results Focus
•Teamwork
•Communication
•Building Effective Relationships
•Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
•Work experience with an international humanitarian or development organization;
•Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable;
•Extent and relevance of experience in logistics management, including transportations operations, risks and emergency logistics preparedness;
•Extent and relevance of experience in preparing and managing transport and project budgets;
•Data analysis;
•Good communication skills;
•Experience to manage a team;
•Ability to deliver outputs by agreed deadlines, sometimes at very short notice;
•Ability to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds;
•Familiarity with the humanitarian architecture and the areas of mandate of FAO is desirable.
Selection Criteria
•In addition, depending on the location of assignment, working knowledge (level C) of another FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian ) may be required.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
- For more information, visit the FAO employment website
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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