WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Coordinate all external logistics service provision activities;
Support the roll out of the new WFP service provision platform being piloted in Somalia;
Coordinate, organize, and chair the Somalia Logistics Working Group;
Identify and build productive relationships and partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, governments and the private sector to share knowledge and resources and ensure coordinated delivery of food assistance;
Provide overall operations coordination support and follow up actions for WFP logistics;
Contribute to consolidation and preparation of innovative logistics solutions/systems, initiatives, and other food systems projects and operations design and planning.
Improve information management across all logistics activities;
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Advanced university degree in transport economics, supply chain, logistics, engineering, business management, international relations, or other related fields.
Experience:
At least six years of professional experience including direct involvement in humanitarian logistics, service provision, partnership engagement, and experience working in remote and hardship locations.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.
Knowledge & Skills:
Demonstrated experience in commercial or humanitarian logistics sectors;
Knowledge in coordinating logistics processes with other units/ teams;
Experience in logistics inter-agency coordination;
Proficiency in using various information management systems, databases and software;
Hands-on relevant experience in the UN or INGOs is desirable.
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