Logistics Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. WFP's vision is to create a diverse, committed, skilled, and high-performing workforce that operates in a healthy and inclusive work environment, embodying the organization's values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. WFP has been recognized for its efforts, being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, and continues to invest in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mobility opportunities. The organization emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions globally.

Job Overview:
The logistics-officer" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Logistics Officer position at WFP involves providing specialized support functions and leading a team in executing standard logistics and supply chain processes. The role is crucial for enabling the effective delivery of goods and services across various modalities. The Logistics Officer will be responsible for coordinating requisitioning, ensuring timely delivery of commodities, managing vendor contracts, and gathering market intelligence to support vendor selection. This position requires a proactive approach to managing operational issues and providing solutions to ensure excellent client service. The officer will also prepare and monitor budgets, oversee inventory management, and ensure the integrity of commodity accounting data. The role includes comprehensive analysis of operational pipelines and participation in emergency preparedness activities, making it essential for the successful execution of logistics operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized support to logistics operations and activities, ensuring effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Coordinate requisitioning and ensure timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.
• Manage logistics vendors’ contracting activities, including performance monitoring and analysis.
• Gather market intelligence and coordinate vendor assessments to support the vendor selection process.
• Address complex operational issues and provide recommendations to ensure timely resolutions.
• Prepare, monitor, and revise budgets for all delivery modalities, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
• Monitor inventory management processes and track inventory status from source to beneficiary.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of commodity accounting data.
• Analyze operational pipelines and contribute to assessments and operational planning. 1
• Manage documentation processing for logistics operations, addressing issues and recommending process improvements. 1
• Conduct research and produce comprehensive reports to support informed decision-making. 1
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships on humanitarian supply chain management. 1
• Lead and manage a team, providing technical advice, coaching, and training to meet objectives. 1
• Participate in logistics emergency preparedness and response activities to support WFP’s emergency response efforts.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed secondary school education and possess a post-secondary certificate in a related functional area. Additionally, candidates should have seven or more years of progressively responsible work experience in logistics or supply chain management, with a strong background in general administrative work. Knowledge of logistics operations, vendor management, and budget preparation is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex operational issues effectively.

Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for this position is the completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in a relevant functional area is also required, which indicates a foundational understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in logistics or supply chain management. This experience should include coordinating with transportation providers, leading teams, and assisting in project management. Familiarity with budget management and operational analysis is also important for this role.

Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station (English) is mandatory. Proficiency in the local language, if different, is also required to facilitate effective communication within the region.

Additional Notes:
This position is a Fixed Term, Full Time role with a duration of 12 months, eligible for extension based on satisfactory performance and operational requirements. The duty station is Bridgetown, Barbados, and the selected candidate may be required to travel regionally and internationally for missions, training, and emergency responses. Full medical clearance will be necessary for travel. The position offers a competitive salary, up to 30 days of annual leave, pension contributions, health and life insurance, and various learning and development opportunities. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.