Logistics Associate G6 -Masvingo

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.

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.

The position is based at the WFP Warehouse in Masvingo directly to the Head of Field Office administratively and to the Head of Supply Chain or the designate functionally, with some positions reporting to it.

Te job holder provides logistics support and ensures effective and efficient delivery of commodities to people assisted for all delivery modalities. Supervisse warehouse staff, to ensure high level performance standards are maintained. Coordinate and liaise with partners of service provision on receipts, storage and dispatches of their items.

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 non food items through providing guidance on and taking initiative towards implementation of preventive measures, to ensure that commodities/ non food 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 adeaquate storage facilities are available as per contract.

Timley 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 mobilised 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.

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or any other related area is desirable.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

Experience:

At least 6 years experience working in a warehouse, logistics or supply chain field.

• Experience using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.
• Experience analysing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports.
• Experience in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs.
• Experience in assisting the preparation of contract documentation.
• Experience in providing technical business support in corporate systems.

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

The deadline for receipt of applications is 14 April 2020.

Female applicants who are qualified and experienced 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.