KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

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

• Support timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.

• Support management of logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.

• Respond to a variety of technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries with a high standard of client service mind-set.

• Contribute to budget preparation, monitoring and revision for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in com pliance with corporate standards.

• Assist in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary.

• Assist in management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.

• Support operational pipeline analyses, assessments and operational planning for all delivery modalities.

• Process documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating various issues to the supervisor.

• Collect and compile data, produce and/or contribute to reports (e.g. CCTI, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance) and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems in support to informed decision-making.

• Liaise with internal and limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations management.

• Provide guidance to other support staff, in order to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: Completion of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: At least 5 Years relevant work experience with secondary school certificate OR university degree (Diploma/Bachelors) with a minimum of two (2) or more years experience in Logistics or Supply Chain.

Language: Fluent knowledge (Proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Knowledge & Skills:

• 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.

• Demonstrated experience in transport planning, with proficiency in using corporate systems to generate required documentation

• Proven ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

How to apply

ese positions are open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

• External Applicants: Click Here

• Internal Applicants: Click Here

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.