UN World Food Programme Logistics Officer (Transport) Jobs in Ethiopia

UN World Food Programme Logistics Officer (Transport) Jobs in Ethiopia

Organizational Context

This job is based in the WFP Ethiopia Country Office and the jobholder typically reports to the Head of the unit or the designate. Job holders are likely to be working closely with a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed.

Job Purpose

WFP Ethiopia operations have continued to evolve in terms of volume, geographical coverage, and complexity, especially with the increasing food insecurity and worsening security situation inside the country, resulting in WFP providing food assistance to more than eight (8) million beneficiaries under various food assistance activities in 2022.

Accordingly, WFP Supply Chain has been required to devise and establish an agile and effective Supply Chain strategy and capacity to address the dynamic and rapidly evolving environment. The Logistics Officer will collect, analyse and report on information to maximise efficiency of the logistics transport operations and activities.

Key Accountabilities(not all-inclusive)

Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.

Support logistics projects or operational day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

Collect and analyse data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics operations.

Conduct portions of financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to the supervisor to optimise use of available funds.

Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.

Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, 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 (i.e. through contribution

to the 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 to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.

Other as required.

Standard Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related fields, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:

At least 2 years of post-graduate professional and relevant work experience in a humanitarian organization and dealing with logistics operations.

Knowledge & Skills:

Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution

Experience arranging supplier deliveries and the discharge of WFP vessels (rail, air or sea)

Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals

Experience in report writing

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.

Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role

• Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution.

• Experience arranging supplier deliveries and the discharge of WFP vessels (rail, air, or sea).

• Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals.

• Experience in report writing.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Logistics Officer (Transport) Jobs in Ethiopia

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