Logistics Assistant (FSQ) - SC5 - Kandahar and Faizabad

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

The Role:

WFP requires two Logistics Assistant (FSQ) in Kandahar and Faizabad to deliver food safety and quality (FSQ) related support to Area office/Country Office supply chain and program team.

Key Accountabilities:

- Implement and monitor application of protocols to ensure that food safety and quality principles are followed across the supply chain.

- Visit producers/traders contracted by WFP to oversee the production operation ensuring compliance with WFP requirements.

- Perform Warehouse inspection to potential vendor as part of their technical assessment before inclusion in WFP roster.

- Conduct regular warehouse inspection in WFP facilities making sure that commodity management principles are followed.

- Conduct unannounced visits to suppliers’ production sites to verify the inspection activities of inspection company as per daily inspection reports/checklists.

- Visit Food Distribution Points/Cooperating Partners (FDPs/CPs) making sure that indoor food management/handling processes follow WFP Expectations/standards.

- Act as focal point for food incident management support in case of any query or support needed from Supply Chain or programme unit.

- Consolidate technical recommendations reports and follow up with supplier to implement these improvements within set time frame.

- Provide a set of standard business support activities, where required, to contribute to the effective functioning of business operations.

Education: Completion of secondary school.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari).

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Bachelor’s degree in food engineering, agronomy, pharmacist or any related discipline.
• Basic experience analysing food safety and food quality technical inputs (Assessment, Audit reports, Inspections)
• Experience in drafting technical reports following assessment/audits.
• Prior knowledge in food processing/production particularly milling.
• Prior knowledge in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points/ Good Manufacturing Practices (HACCP/GMP) implementation in food processing units.
• Experience in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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.