Logistics Assistant (Quality and Safety)

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Position Title: Logistics Assistant (Quality and Safety)
Location: Chittagong
Country: Bangladesh
Deadline Date: 15 March 2025

Job Details

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 to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing thousands of individuals who are dedicated to its mission. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, ensuring that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their background. WFP's core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and beneficiaries. WFP has received numerous accolades for its work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts worldwide. The organization invests in the professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, fostering a culture of growth and learning within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Job Overview:
The Logistics Assistant (Quality and Safety) plays a crucial role in supporting the supply chain operations of WFP by ensuring the effective management of food commodities. This position focuses on maintaining food safety, quality assurance, and compliance with established standards. The Logistics Assistant will be responsible for overseeing the receipt, inspection, storage, and handling of food commodities at the warehouse in Chattogram, Bangladesh. This role is vital in preventing quality degradation, contamination, and loss of food products, thereby ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need without compromising safety and quality. The position requires a proactive approach to monitoring food safety data, conducting inspections, and implementing corrective actions as necessary. The Logistics Assistant will also be involved in training and capacity building for WFP staff and partners, enhancing their knowledge of food safety and quality practices. This position is integral to WFP's mission of delivering effective humanitarian assistance and requires a commitment to excellence in food safety and quality management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Logistics Assistant (Quality and Safety) will undertake a variety of key responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting on food safety data, documenting incidents such as rejections and anomalies to enhance risk assessment and management.
• Supporting food safety incident investigations through regular inspections and spot checks of stored food products, recommending corrective actions to maintain quality.
• Processing evidence-based recommendations to mitigate food commodity losses and safety issues, developing tools for rapid response, and reviewing sample analysis reports for conformity and safety.
• Assisting in the training and capacity building of WFP staff, government agencies, and partners on food safety and quality, while developing aligned training materials and guidelines.
• Ensuring effective warehouse management by supporting logistics in planning, receiving, storing, and delivering food commodities while applying good storage practices.
• Supporting the implementation of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system to safeguard stored food commodities.
• Providing technical support on food fortification and food technology aspects of WFP’s food assistance programs.
• Drafting follow-up letters, issuing visit reports, and providing recommendations on supplier quality assurance and management systems.
• Coordinating with inspection companies and laboratories for the inspection, sampling, and analysis of food commodities. 1
• Contributing to the development and implementation of food fortification and food technology protocols, ensuring alignment with WFP procurement and supply chain strategies. 1
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a University Degree (Bachelor's) in Food Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Food Technology/Engineering, Food Safety, Agriculture, Nutrition, or any relevant subject. The position requires a strong understanding of food safety and quality management principles, as well as the ability to apply these principles in a practical setting. Candidates should demonstrate problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams. A positive attitude and a commitment to WFP's values are essential for success in this role.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position is the completion of a University Degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant field such as Food Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Food Technology/Engineering, Food Safety, Agriculture, or Nutrition. This educational background provides the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage food safety and quality assurance processes within the supply chain.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 5 years of work experience in Food Technology, specifically in the preservation of food quality and safety, or in Food Assistance Programs. This experience should demonstrate a solid understanding of food safety standards and practices, as well as the ability to manage food commodities effectively within a humanitarian context. Experience in training and capacity building is also highly valued, as the Logistics Assistant will be responsible for enhancing the knowledge of WFP staff and partners.

Languages:
Fluency in both spoken and written English and Bangla is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication within the organization and with external partners. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a Service Contract with a duration of 7 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs. The duty station for this role is Chittagong, Bangladesh, and it is specifically open to Bangladeshi Nationals. WFP offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, pension, leave, and medical insurance. The organization emphasizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Candidates are encouraged to ensure their application profiles are complete and accurate, including all relevant employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.