Assistant(e) à la logistique

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 work tirelessly to ensure effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people globally. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The organization has been recognized for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for its work in combating hunger and promoting security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security.

Job Overview:
The Assistant(e) à la logistique position at WFP involves implementing standardized logistics and supply chain support procedures and activities to ensure the effective delivery of goods and services across various operational modalities. The role is crucial in facilitating food assistance to beneficiaries, managing logistics operations, and ensuring compliance with WFP's operational standards. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively within a diverse team, contributing to the overall mission of WFP to alleviate hunger and improve food security. This position offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of vulnerable populations, while also providing a platform for professional growth and development within a globally recognized humanitarian organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in executing logistics operations and activities in accordance with standard procedures, facilitating the timely delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Support the ordering and timely delivery of goods and supplies to authorized partners and designated sites.
• Manage contractual activities with logistics service providers, including performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Address various technical inquiries and requests for assistance, ensuring adherence to standard procedures and seeking guidance when necessary to resolve issues promptly.
• Contribute to the establishment, monitoring, and revision of budgets for all operational modalities, ensuring compliance with applicable procedures.
• Assist in overseeing stock management operations to analyze trends and report on stock status from source to beneficiary.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of product accounting data.
• Support operational supply chain analysis, assessments, and planning for all execution modalities.
• Process documentation related to logistics operations (customs clearance, invoice verification), taking necessary actions to resolve operational issues and escalate various problems to the supervisor. 1
• Collect and compile data, prepare reports or contribute to their preparation, ensuring accuracy of information in internal systems to facilitate informed decision-making. 1
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and a limited number of external stakeholders to assist in managing logistics operations efficiently. 1
• Provide guidance to other support staff to help them carry out routine tasks in accordance with agreed standards and timelines.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a secondary school diploma (Baccalauréat). A post-secondary certificate in a relevant functional area is desirable. Proficiency in the use of internal systems for tracking shipments, supplies, and food stocks is essential. Candidates should have experience in data analysis and reporting, as well as in evaluating service provider performance against defined key performance indicators. Experience in assisting with the preparation of contractual documents and providing technical support for the use of internal systems is also required.

Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for this position is a secondary school diploma (Baccalauréat). A post-secondary certificate in a relevant field is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in logistics operations, particularly in the context of humanitarian assistance. Experience with internal systems used for tracking shipments and supplies, as well as familiarity with data analysis and reporting, is highly desirable. Candidates should also have a proven track record of evaluating service provider performance and assisting in the preparation of contractual documents.

Languages:
Fluency in French (level C) is mandatory, while intermediate knowledge of English (level B) is considered an asset. Proficiency in additional languages may enhance a candidate's application but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract at the G5 level, with an initial duration of 12 months and the possibility of renewal. The role is based in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and may involve working in multiple locations within the country. WFP offers a competitive compensation package and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization actively supports individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.