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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.
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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).
CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, 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.
Supply Chain management is at the core of WFP’s humanitarian response and therefore an area of constant strategic focus. Western & Central Africa is a region with a very high number of operations, of which many are extremely complex and require logistics support.
In addition, WACARO is actively engaged in supporting the Sudan emergency response, including through the opening of a critical supply lines from West (Nigeria) and Central Africa (Cameroon) to Sudan through Chad. The situation in the region is constantly evolving thus requiring frequent review of supply chain networks across the region.
With growing humanitarian needs and more and more access and logistics challenges, the JPO is expected to support country offices in the region in the planning and execution of their supply chain operations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title of Post: JPO Logistics Officer
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Regional Head of Logistics
Unit: Field Support Unit
Division/Country Office: Western and Central Africa Regional Office (WACARO)
Duty Station: Dakar, Senegal
Duration of assignment: Two years
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Head of Logistics, the JPO will have the following responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of logistics plans and processes, ensuring compliance with broader logistics policies and WFP standards.
Support or manage logistics projects or operational activities, adhering to standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
Gather information on the overall logistics situation in the region, including comprehensive data on logistics procedures and bottlenecks from various humanitarian agencies and other relevant sources.
Collect and analyse data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to senior staff to improve the performance of local logistics operations.
Contribute to the consolidation and preparation of operational pipeline planning and manage operational aspects of the supply chain (procurement, shipping, port operations), including checking document and customs clearance readiness, managing loading and discharging operations, and contracting relevant transport, warehouse, and logistics services.
Provide technical support and guidance to other Country Office units, services, and divisions, particularly in emergency response situations, to strengthen the supply chain, particularly in the area of logistics.
Collate data and contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting a WFP-wide perspective on logistics activities for informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Support capacity building of WFP staff and partners to ensure efficient and effective delivery of food assistance (e.g., through the design and review of training materials).
Identify and cultivate 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 and participate in the preparation of Country Office Logistics Capacity Assessments (LCA) to ensure WFP can respond quickly and deploy food and resources to affected areas at the onset of a crisis.
Participate in ongoing review of internal processes and procedures, identifying ways to increase day-to-day efficiencies.
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
Produce logistics reports in a standardised format. Key products include situation reports (sitreps), snapshots, infographics, meeting minutes, operational overviews, etc.
Update key logistics procedures, such as Concept of Operations (ConOps) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Update key logistics maps with support from the Country Office or Headquarters GIS unit.
Other duties as required.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
JPO is a well-rounded WFP Logistics Officer at the end of the assignment.
Thorough knowledge of WFP Logistics processes and procedures.
Contribute to the provision to technical, strategic, and operational support to the region’s Country Offices.
Conduct regular field missions to Country Offices to provide dedicated support and training.
Timely production of reports, presentations, standard operating procedures, and other material that assist with documenting initiatives related to the essential needs approach in the region.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced university degree in supply chain management, data sciences, business administration, engineering, development studies, disaster management/ disaster risk reduction or other related field.
Experience:
Minimum of two years of professional relevant work experience in logistics or supply chain.
Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.
Good organizational and time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work within tight deadlines.
Good communication skill and excellent written and analytical skills.
Basic knowledge of logistics operations and humanitarian reform / concept.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and other related software.
Willingness to work in challenging environments / field locations.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English and French is required.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Exposure to the international arena either by direct work for an international institution/organization or by interacting with international stakeholders.
Experience monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends.
Experience in dealing with shipments and clearing imports/exports with customs officials.
Experience in coordinating contracting and transportation processes.
Experience in warehouse and commodity management.
Experience working with corporate systems (databases, software).
WFP’s international professionals are required to serve in different locations around the world during their career (including in hardship duty stations); willingness to be mobile would maximise opportunities for long-term retention into the Organization.
SUPERVISION
The Regional Head of Logistics will directly supervise the JPO and provide day to day technical support in line with humanitarian context requirements.
TRAINING COMPONENTS
The JPO will play an active role in the team's daily activities, working under the guidance of the Regional Head of Logistics. They will have opportunities to join professional training sessions and visit WFP Country Offices in the field. The JPO may also take part in longer-term TDY assignments to further develop operational and field skills.
In depth theoretical and practical training on WFP Logistics procedures, processes and tools including surface transport planning and execution, warehousing, port operations, commodity tracking and accounting, logistics contracting, Interagency coordination, on demand and mandated services provisions.
Training in WFP logistics will be provided mainly through hands-on experience, including attending meetings both within and outside the organization, managing data, coordinating with country offices and partners, and preparing documents. Additionally, the JPO can access WFP’s corporate e-learning resources to self-study logistics, supply chain management, and other programs available to internal staff.
LEARNING ELEMENTS
At the end of the two-year assignment, the JPO should have obtained:
Very good knowledge of WFP field logistics operations management.
Good skills in logistics planning and execution at WFP.
Familiarity with WFP field logistics operations.
Good general understanding of WFP’s overall operations and activities in the region of assignment.
Understanding of humanitarian programme cycle particularly in the food security context, with specific knowledge of the Western Africa context.
Good general understanding of WFP’s overall operations and activities in the region of assignment.
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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
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
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At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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.
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