Logistics Assistant SC5

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 nutrition. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and beneficiaries. The organization has received numerous accolades for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts. WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within the organization.

Job Overview:
The Logistics Assistant SC5 position at WFP involves providing essential support to logistics operations and activities, ensuring the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries. The role requires adherence to standard processes and procedures, facilitating timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations. The Logistics Assistant will also be responsible for managing logistics vendors, responding to technical queries, contributing to budget preparation, and assisting in inventory management processes. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of logistics operations and ensuring that food assistance reaches those in need efficiently and effectively. The Logistics Assistant will work closely with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to support the overall logistics management framework of WFP, contributing to the organization's mission of alleviating hunger and promoting security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to logistics operations and activities, ensuring effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Assist in the timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.
• Manage logistics vendors' contracting activities, including performance monitoring and measurement.
• Respond to technical queries and requests for support, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of inquiries.
• Contribute to budget preparation, monitoring, and revision 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.
• Manage commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
• Support operational pipeline analyses, assessments, and operational planning for all delivery modalities.
• Process documentation for logistics operations, including customs clearance and invoice verification. 1
• Collect and compile data, produce reports, and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems. 1
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations management. 1
• Provide guidance to other support staff to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of experience in logistics operations, including transport and vendor management, inventory control, commodity tracking, logistics documentation, and operational planning. Proficiency in using SAP systems for logistics management is also required. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. A client-service mindset is essential, as the Logistics Assistant will be expected to respond to various technical queries and support stakeholders effectively.

Educational Background:
The minimum educational requirement for this position is the completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in a related functional area is desirable, as it provides additional knowledge and skills relevant to logistics operations and management.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in logistics operations. This includes experience in transport and vendor management, inventory control, commodity tracking, logistics documentation, and operational planning. Familiarity with data analysis and reporting is also essential, as the Logistics Assistant will be responsible for compiling and analyzing logistics data to support decision-making processes.

Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is mandatory. Additionally, proficiency in local languages, specifically Pashto and Dari, is highly desirable, as it facilitates effective communication with local stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time role based in Kabul, Afghanistan. The contract duration and specific terms of employment will be outlined in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement. WFP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process, and all applications must be submitted through the online recruiting system. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks to ensure compliance with WFP's commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment.