Supply Chain Officer P1/NOA

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.

The Supply Chain Officer reports to the Head of Logistics or the designate and is under the functional supervision of the Country Director. Receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed which is essential to facilitate learning self-development and possible assumption of expanded responsibilities, job holders at this grade level are typically “contributors” and work closely with a more experienced professional staff member. They carry out analytical work and come up with recommendations on supply chain related matters.

To provide analytics and contributions to the supply chain activities or/and contribute to field supply chain operations, following an effective and integrated supply chain approach meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements for partners.

Contribute to planning and implementation of the supply chain operations, initiatives and services to ensure a timely, cost-effective and integrated approach and in close cooperation with key supply chain stakeholders.

Coordinate logistics operations including all logistics assets in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of WFP cargoes.

Coordinate and provide logistics support to on-going operations in the country

Provide specialized and technical support to logistics operations and activities at the warehouse, following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to the people assisted.

Ensure good warehouse inventory management, timely addressing any existing and developing issues with regards to proper stocks management and standard procedures for commodity handling and storage.

Oversee safeguarding of food commodities and nonfood items through providing guidance on and taking initiative towards implementation of preventive measures, to ensure that commodities/ nonfood items are kept in good condition and that quality control actions are initiated as appropriate following WFP established procedures.

Ensuring that internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained, performing regular checks on the condition of the commodities and ensure FIFO / FEFO principles are applied

Performing necessary action in the WFP system in line with WFP Requirements.

Coordinate with stakeholders and partners of logistics service provision to ensure proper WFP standards and procedures on receiving, storage and handling of food commodities, ensuring adequate storage facilities are available as per contract.

Timely submission of stock reports to the partners and any partners’ feedback and challenges addressed to improve on the effectiveness and efficiency of deliveries.

Perform audits and quarterly physical stock verification with service provision partners.

Allocate transporters for all dispatch plans based on the approved loads allocations and ensure trucks are mobilized for loading on time.

Support gathering market intelligence, vendor assessments (e.g. transporters, retailers) to support vendor selection process.

Supervising and leading staff to develop a talented team through trainings, coaching and any other available opportunities to help improve staff skills and capabilities.

Help identify, mobilise resources, implement and report on special logistics operations

Ensure the integrity of transport and warehousing management, including commodity tracking in WFP standard systems

Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained

Ensure adequate logistics preparedness through contingency planning and continuous logistics preparedness reviews

Ensure that all staff are adequately trained, and identify any additional training needs to achieve high working standards

Perform other related duties as assigned

Education: Advanced University degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Language:Fluency (level C) in English language and Shona/ Ndebele. 

• Experience in analysing operational context and trends;
• Experience in supporting analytical and conceptual work on supply chain strategy and implementation;
• Experience in designing plans and operational scenarios in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in analysing end-to-end supply chain operations;
• Experience working with supply chain information systems;
• Experience in troubleshooting and solving operational issues.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their application via E- Recruitment  attaching a signed application letter and a signed Personal History Form (P11) available at http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc. Applicants are also requested to submit a Curriculum Vitae. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the recruitment processes.

WFP DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING)

Applicants are requested to submit their applications on or before the closing date of 14 April 2020

Female applicants who are qualified and experienced for this post 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.