Logistics Associate (Component II Lead)

"Qualified FEMALEs are preferred and encouraged to apply. " 

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RB) and Country Offices (CO and Area/Field Offices. Job holders report to a Logistics Officer, Head of Unit or the designate.
At this level, job holders demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance for all assistance modalities for both WFP and logistics common services. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders typically manage a small team, supervising and coaching staff.

To provide specialized support to implement component II activities (Information and Data Preparedness) such as Logistics Capacity Assessments, remote trail and infrastructure mapping, collate and analyze relevant logistics preparedness and response data and information, report, strengthen use of evidence-based scientific knowledge for preparedness, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and supervise vendors and partners implementing component II activities at field level.  .

Functional Area:      Supply Chain
Position Title:           Logistics Associate (Component II Lead)
Type of Contract:     Service Contract (SC-6) (Equivalent to GS-6)
Duty Station:            Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration:                 1 year (Renewable)

Under the overall management of Head of Supply Chain and EPR unit and direct supervision of the line manager (EPR Project Manager) the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Provide specialized support to Component-II “Information and Data Preparedness” operations and activities, following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective implementation of EPR project phase II.
2. Manage EPR Component-II vendors’ and consultants’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement, prepare ToR’s, and provide guidance to ensure objectives and deadlines are met according to agreed planning and standards.
3. Prepare, monitor and periodically update work plan and budget for all EPR Component-II modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in compliance with EPR project documents and corporate standards.
4. Perform research, collect data and conduct analysis, produce reports (e.g. remote trail mapping, logistics capacity assessments, return on investment, location modelling) and ensure information accuracy to enable evidence-based emergency preparedness and decision-making.
5. Supervise and support GIS information collection of remote trails and infrastructure in the mid and far Western regions. Support oversight for data analysis, quality and integrity.
6. Supervise the work of support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines for all EPR project modalities.
7. Support logistics emergency preparedness and response activities including Logistics Capacity Assessments and Contingency Plan updates, to support EPR project phase II and WFP’s response in emergencies.
8. Build networks, relationships and liaise with internal and external stakeholders in support of Component-II implementation and to optimize use of cross-functional information and knowledge.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Continued..

9. Respond to day-to-day information requests from internal and external stakeholders in a timely, appropriate manner, using specialized knowledge.

10. Collaborate with counterparts internally to ensure accuracy of humanitarian information and support information collection, analysis and reporting.

11. Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports of Component II “Information and Data Preparedness” operations and activities and contribute to corporate and

      donor reporting required for EPR project phase II.

Education: Completion of secondary school education. University degree in relevant field such as business management, disaster management, Engineering, Logistics) is preferred.

Language Fluency in both written and spoken English and Nepali languages.

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Coaches team in the most effective ways to communicate WFP’s Strategic Objectives to WFP team and partners in the field.
•  Be a force for positive change: Implements new methods or tools to improve team’s work processes and productivity.
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Maps team’s activities and tasks to specific successes in beneficiary communities to showcase positive impact.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Explains to teammates how each unit contributes to the overall WFP mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Identifies skill development opportunities such as training modules or on-the-job experiences for self, colleagues and direct reports.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Facilitates team building activities to build rapport in own unit.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Facilitates the pairing of junior colleagues with coaches within own team.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Proactively anticipates potential challenges and develops mitigation plans to ensure that team meets goals and targets.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Identifies opportunities to be creative in own work and to help team be more innovative and accurate in their respective tasks and areas of work.
•  Focus on getting results: Monitors team’s deliverables and provides feedback to ensure outcomes are delivered consistently and accurately.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Provides accurate guidance to team on expected responsibilities and tasks, whilst also upholding own commitment to the team.
•  Be Decisive: Sets an example and provides guidance to junior team members on when to escalate issues when faced with challenging issues in the workplace or in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Facilitates partnerships with other WFP units to accomplish missions in the field.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Sets an example and provides guidance to team on how to build relationships with external partners.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Articulates to colleagues or direct reports the value of contributing to other WFP teams and agency partnerships in fulfilling WFP’s goals and objectives.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Organizes, monitors, and prioritizes own and team’s efforts to ensure that they will fulfill the needs of internal and external partners.

Knowledge and Skills:

GIS mapping, research data consolidation and analysis, report writing, editing and desktop publishing, liaison & building partnerships with international organisations and government, working in a team.

• Minimum 4 years relevant work experience (in Humanitarian Emergency Preparedness and Response, humanitarian logistics, disaster risk reduction, GIS mapping, applied research in disaster management)Experience maintaining corporate systems and running queries on ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.
• Experience in administering third party service providers’ contracts.
• Experience in compiling contract documentation.
• Experience in contract execution.
• Experience in budget monitoring and reporting.

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Only shortlisted candidated will be contacted.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.