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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Contract Management and Compliance

·       Participate in drafting, reviewing, and managing logistics contracts with service providers.

·       Support the contractualization process, including preparing Requests for Quotations (RfQs), organizing LCC meetings, and updating contracts in the system (Transporter Agreement).

·       Monitor contracts (renewals, amendments, extensions) for logistics and transport services.

·       Assist client countries in planning and managing contractual aspects, including needs identification and budget estimation.

·       Ensure compliance with WFP policies and local regulations, applying principles of fairness, transparency, and competitiveness.

2. Market and Stakeholder Engagement

• Monitor the national and regional context to anticipate external factors influencing contractualization.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework affecting the logistics sector.

• Regularly interact with port, customs, and railway authorities, professional unions, the private sector, and humanitarian partners.

• Contribute to market information gathering and evaluation of logistics service providers to support pre-selection.

3. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Compile and present reports on logistics activities, performance indicators, and contract status.

• Participate in developing performance improvement plans for service providers.

• Update the database of service providers and their evaluation reports.

• Collect and analyze operational data, contribute to reports (Risk Committee, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, etc.), and ensure accuracy of information in corporate systems.

4. Administrative and Operational Support

• Provide administrative support to the Logistics Officer: meeting planning, calendar management, travel arrangements.

• Ensure proper interpretation of normative guidelines by operational teams and seek advice from HQ (RO/FSU) when needed.

• Respond to technical and support requests following standard procedures.

• Contribute to the preparation, monitoring, and revision of the logistics budget.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for effective operations management.

• Maintain a structured filing system for quick document retrieval

5. Contingency Preparedness and Planning

• Participate in the Logistics Market Assessment and Logistics Capacity Assessment.

• Support logistics preparedness exercises and contingency planning.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

·       Completion of secondary school education.

·       University degree in logistics and transport, economics, international trade, commercial law, or business administration.

Experience:

·       Experience in monitoring service providers’ performance against key indicators

·       Experience in preparing contractual documents

·       Experience in providing technical support for corporate systems

• Experience working in a demanding operational environment

Knowledge & Skills:

·       Market analysis, contractualization, and operational execution

·       Ability to compile relevant data to support decision-making

·       Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Clear communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

 Languages:

·       Fluency (level C) in French language

·       Intermediate or advanced knowledge of English (level B or C)

 TERMS & CONDITIONS

Position: Logistcs Associate ( Contracting )

Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)

Grade : SC6

Duration: 12months

Duty Station: Douala

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.