Logistics Associate / Logistics Assistant

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 delivering effective humanitarian assistance. WFP's mission is to ensure that no one goes hungry, and it actively promotes diversity and inclusion within its workforce, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP has received numerous accolades for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its commitment to humanitarian efforts and global security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. The organization values integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion, striving to create a healthy and inclusive work environment for its employees.

Job Overview:
The Logistics Associate / Logistics Assistant 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 modalities. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating requisitioning, managing logistics vendors, 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 service delivery. The Logistics Associate will also be involved in budget preparation and monitoring, inventory management, and operational planning, contributing to the overall efficiency of WFP's logistics operations. This role is vital in supporting WFP's mission to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, particularly in emergency situations, and requires a strong understanding of logistics and supply chain management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized support to logistics operations and activities, ensuring adherence to standard processes for effective delivery of food assistance.
• Coordinate requisitioning and ensure timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.
• Manage logistics vendors’ contracting activities, including performance monitoring and measurement.
• Support market intelligence gathering and vendor assessments to aid in the vendor selection process.
• Identify and resolve specialized queries or requests for support, ensuring timely and accurate resolution with a client service mindset.
• Prepare, monitor, and revise budgets for all delivery modalities, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
• Monitor inventory management processes to track trends and account for inventory status from source to beneficiary.
• Support oversight for commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
• Analyze operational pipelines and contribute to assessments and operational planning for all delivery modalities. 1
• Manage documentation processing for logistics operations, including customs clearance and invoice verification. 1
• Conduct research, collect data, and produce reports to ensure information accuracy for informed decision-making. 1
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support logistics operations management. 1
• Supervise support staff, providing guidance to ensure objectives are met. 1
• Support logistics emergency preparedness and response activities. 1
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the activity manager.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 6 years of experience in the supply chain-related industry, logistics, shipping, procurement, or material distribution. They should have experience in maintaining corporate systems, administering contracts with third-party service providers, and compiling contract documentation. Additionally, candidates should have experience in budget monitoring and reporting, demonstrating a strong understanding of logistics operations and supply chain management.

Educational Background:
A completion of secondary school education is required, with a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Data Science, Operational Research, Business Analytics, or any related functional area being desirable. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of logistics and supply chain processes.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the supply chain industry, logistics, shipping, procurement, or material distribution. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record of managing logistics operations and supporting supply chain processes effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Urdu is mandatory. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, enhancing communication with diverse stakeholders and partners.

Additional Notes:
This vacancy announcement is specifically for Pakistan Nationals only and aims to build a roster of prequalified applicants for future opportunities within the same job profile at the current or lower level in Pakistan. The position may involve working in multiple locations within Pakistan, and candidates should be prepared for potential travel as required. WFP offers an attractive compensation package and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization emphasizes the importance of reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.