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

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office and technical guidance of Supply Chain team at the Area Office, the

incumbent will be responsible of the following duties:

• Coordinate requisitioning and ensure timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.

• Implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance to manage WFP’s warehouse, handle inventory effectively

through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation.

• Support in coordinating warehouse operations and ensure all aligned to standard business process including timely and accurate

preparation of daily operations reports for invoicing warehouse activities.

• Supervise warehouse vendors' activities and participate in performance reviews.

• Participate in conducting vendor and market assessments and engage with entities to assess and identify potential logistics service

providers.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly physical inventories, reconciliation and clearance of the same.

• Coordinate documentation processing and disposal of non-fit for human commodities.

• Provide support to retailers in the implementation of their activities for Cash Based Transfers (CBT).

• Assist in the follow-up of any complaints from the beneficiaries' hotlines and provide feedback.

• Assist in the monitoring of market prices, checking the availability of commodities, food quality, food expiry dates and general

hygiene at retailer shops.

• Assist in the capacity building and training of retailers in the use of Point-of-Sale machines.

• Assist retailers in checking their transactions and the correct uploading of reports in the system and provide feedback.

• Keep a clear inventory of all retailers Point of Sale machines in use including GEMS inventory.

• Maintain filing systems and archives for easy retrieval of information.

• Perform any other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: Completion of secondary school education OR an advanced diploma in logistics, supply chain management or related

functional area is required. A degree in the related functional area is an added advantage.

Experience: At least five (5) or more years of relevant professional work experience, with a Secondary School Certificate OR

University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) in logistics, supply chain management or related functional area is required with a minimum

of two (2) or more years of relevant experience directly worked in Supply Chain.

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

Other Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security

issues.

• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.

• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.

• Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.

• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

• Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact

How to apply

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to

apply. WFP Somalia 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.