Logistics Associate

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for individuals recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing a diverse workforce dedicated to humanitarian efforts. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and values diversity among its employees, encouraging qualified candidates from various backgrounds to apply. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, which underscores its commitment to addressing global hunger and promoting peace through security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's mission is driven by its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and it strives to create a healthy work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the organization's goals.

Job Overview:
The Logistics Associate position at WFP is designed to provide specialized support functions and oversee staff engaged in standard logistics and supply chain processes. The role is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of goods and services across various delivery modalities. The Logistics Associate will be responsible for coordinating requisitioning processes, managing vendor contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of commodities to authorized partners. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining high standards of client service. The Logistics Associate will also play a key role in budget monitoring, inventory management, and operational planning, contributing to the overall efficiency of WFP's logistics operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective service delivery and support emergency preparedness activities, ensuring that WFP can respond effectively to crises and humanitarian needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Logistics Associate will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Providing specialized support to logistics operations and activities, ensuring adherence to standard processes for effective food assistance delivery.
• Coordinating requisitioning and ensuring timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.
• Managing logistics vendors’ contracting activities, including performance monitoring and measurement.
• Supporting market intelligence gathering and vendor assessments to aid in the vendor selection process.
• Identifying and resolving specialized queries or requests for support, ensuring timely and accurate resolution with a client service mindset.
• Preparing, monitoring, and revising budgets for all delivery modalities, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
• Monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for inventory status from source to beneficiary.
• Supporting oversight for commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
• Analyzing operational pipelines and contributing to assessments and operational planning for all delivery modalities. 1
• Managing documentation processing for logistics operations, including customs clearance and invoice verification. 1
• Conducting research, collecting data, and producing reports to ensure information accuracy in corporate systems. 1
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support logistics operations management. 1
• Supervising support staff, providing guidance to ensure objectives are met. 1
• Supporting logistics emergency preparedness and response activities, including Logistics Capacity Assessment and Contingency Plan updates.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a secondary school education, with a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area being desirable. The role requires a minimum of six years of progressively responsible work experience in logistics or supply chain management, with a strong emphasis on general administrative work. Candidates should have experience in maintaining corporate systems, administering contracts with third-party service providers, and budget monitoring and reporting. Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce accurate reports are essential for this position.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position includes the completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in a relevant field is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
The Logistics Associate position requires at least six years of progressively responsible work experience in logistics or supply chain management. Candidates should have a solid background in general administrative work, with experience in managing contracts, budget monitoring, and logistics operations being particularly valuable.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, with a proficiency level of C. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required for this role.

Additional Notes:
The position is classified at the GS-6 grade level and is offered as a Service Contract for a duration of 12 months. The duty station is the Country Office in Monrovia, Liberia. WFP emphasizes an inclusive work environment and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees for application or recruitment processes, and all employment decisions are based on merit and organizational needs.