Logistics Assistant SC5 - Pemba (Re-advertisement)

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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).

JOB PURPOSE:

To implement well-defined standard logistics/supply chain processes and
activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery
modalities.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

Nacala logistics hub is a critical part of WFP’s operation in the region, as the port of Nacala is the entry point for a significant part of commodities' multiple parallel operations. WFP’s team interacts daily with various stakeholders and service providers.
The incumbent will be a part of a complex operation and is expected to always ensure that operations are in conformity with WFP’s logistics procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specialized support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

• Draft requisition plans that ensure timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.

• Support logistics vendors' contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.

• Identify, resolve and/or provide recommendations on specialized queries/requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of enquiries with excellent client service mind-set.

• Support the Country Office supply chain unit by drafting the budget for all delivery modalities in the province.

• Maintain analytics for operational pipeline.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support logistics operations.

• Support logistics emergency preparedness and response activities.

• Implement all loss mitigation procedures in place and report on losses incurred.

• Update progress reports.

• Perform other related tasks as necessary.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Experience using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information insurance claims, and food stock.

• Experience analyzing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports.

• Experience in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs.

• Experience in assisting the preparation of contract documentation.

• Experience in providing technical business support in corporate systems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of secondary school education and a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in logistics operations or related areas.

Knowledge & Skills: Stock management systems, analytical capacities and ability to conduct reconciliations, MS excel.

Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in both English and
Portuguese.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Type of contract: Service Contract 

Duty Station: Pemba

Duration: 12 months

This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only

Female-qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: FEBRUARY 24TH 2025

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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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.