Career Opportunities: Logistics Officer, NOB (832700)
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ABOUT WFP
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.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title: Logistics Officer
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Contract Level: NOB
Duty Station (City, Country): WFP Office Kigali, Rwanda
Duration: 1 year (renewable), depending on performance and availability of funds
Application Deadline: 9th May 2024
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP is seeking a National Officer Position (NOB)- Logistics based in Kigali, Rwanda. The successful candidate will contribute to developing logistics plans and processes, support supply-chain projects or operational activities, collect and analyze data, conduct regular financial and budget reviews, and collaborate with other units/services, particularly for emergency response.
JOB PURPOSE
In the field, the Logistics Officer reports to the Head of the Supply Chain, monitors stocks, dispatch vehicles, and funds, and maintains the quality of the food in their charge.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)
Under the general supervision of the head of field office, and direct/technical supervision of the National Programme Policy Officer (SAMS unit), the Programme Associate will be responsible for providing effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and Programme activities linked to smallholder farmers support within the delegated authority including (but not limited to): FtMA1, the Mastercard Foundation funded Shora Neza project, SAPMP2, Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF) and JP RWEE3.
The incumbent is tasked with providing specialized and technical support, documenting, and evaluating the performance of WFP SAMS initiatives involving farmers’ organizations, cooperatives, and individual Farmer Service Centers (FSCs). Beyond routine follow-ups and performance recording, the role demands a nuanced understanding of the private sector’s role within the agricultural sector. The Programme Associate should leverage this understanding to recommend strategic interventions that contribute to enhancing smallholder farmers’ productivity, improving market access, and overall performance. These recommendations should be informed by insights gained through the continuous monitoring of field-level activities and performances.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute towards developing logistics plans and processes, ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.
- Support or manage logistics projects or operational activities following standard processes and directly or indirectly contributing to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
- Collect and analyze data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to senior staff to improve the performance of local logistics operations.
- Conduct regular financial analyses and budget reviews, gaining insights and recommending actions to senior staff to optimize the use of available funds.
- Contribute to consolidating and preparing operational pipeline planning and managing operational aspects of the supply chain (procurement, shipping, port operation), including checking document and customs clearance readiness, loading and discharging operations, and contracting applicable transport, warehouse, and any relevant logistics services.
- Contribute to the supply chain by providing technical support and guidance to other CO units/services/divisions, particularly for emergency response.
- Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a manager and mentor, supporting them with more complex analyses and queries.
- Collate data and contribute to preparing 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 productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
- Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices and participate in preparing the CO Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA) to ensure WFP responds quickly and deploys food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
- Participate in the ongoing review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase day-to-day efficiencies.
- Act in an assigned emergency response capacity to meet emergency food assistance needs.
- Other as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A first University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field with at least three (3) years of postgraduate professional experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrates ability to implement and execute the management of stocks, warehousing, dispatch of trucks, movement of goods and commodities across borders, and vendor management.
- Understands basic technical concepts and data and their relevance to logistic operation in the country.
- Displays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation, and realignment of the country’s logistics operations and supporting transshipments across the region.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- Broad knowledge and experience in commercial, government, or humanitarian transportation sectors including overland, shipping, and air shipping.
- Experience monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends within Rwanda and the broader region.
- Experience dealing with shipments and clearing imports/exports with customs officials.
- Experience coordinating procurement, food safety and quality, commodity accounting, and transportation processes with other units/teams.
- Experience in warehouse and commodity management.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Applications are open to Rwanda Nationals Only.
APPLICATION LINK
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
9th May 2024
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
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