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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 core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and beneficiaries. The organization has been recognized for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 202
Job Overview:
The logistics-officer" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Logistics Officer position at WFP involves overseeing and providing technical advice and guidance to staff, partners, and government entities to enhance the effectiveness of food assistance delivery. The role requires a proactive approach to managing logistics projects and operational activities, ensuring that food commodities systems are efficiently managed and that food assistance reaches those in need without delays. The officer will collect and analyze data to recommend improvements in local logistics operations, advise on logistics management structures, and ensure compliance with local authorities regarding cargo clearance. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of WFP's supply chain and ensuring that food assistance is delivered in a timely and effective manner. The Logistics Officer will also collaborate with various teams to align initiatives and contribute to market assessments, enhancing the overall efficiency of supply chain activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Logistics Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties including: overseeing logistics operations and providing technical guidance to WFP staff and partners; supporting day-to-day logistics activities to ensure effective food assistance delivery; collecting and analyzing logistics data to improve local operations; advising on logistics management and staffing levels; ensuring proper documentation for cargo clearance; liaising with cargo superintendent companies; building relationships with logistics colleagues; collaborating with cross-functional teams; planning and leading market assessments; performing market analysis and supply chain mapping; supporting procurement processes; monitoring retailer performance; providing timely reporting and analysis of supply chain activities; contributing to preparedness actions; and building partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to ensure coordinated food assistance delivery.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may be acceptable. The position requires foundational knowledge of logistics and supply chain management, as well as familiarity with humanitarian and development contexts. Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to work under challenging conditions, including late hours and weekends as necessary due to emergencies.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, or Logistics. A first university degree may be considered if accompanied by significant relevant work experience. Continuous professional development through training and courses in logistics and supply chain management is also beneficial.
Experience:
The Logistics Officer role requires at least one year of relevant professional experience for candidates with an advanced university degree. For those with a first university degree, a minimum of three years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, or related fields is necessary. Experience with public procurement processes, international organizations, or humanitarian operations is highly desirable, as is familiarity with ERP systems and procurement policies.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) and Somali is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, enhancing communication and collaboration within diverse teams and with local partners.
Additional Notes:
This position is open exclusively to qualified Somali national candidates, with a strong encouragement for female candidates to apply. WFP is committed to creating female-friendly workspaces and offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The role is full-time, and candidates should be prepared for the demands of working in challenging environments. WFP does not charge any fees during the application process, and all employment decisions are based on merit and organizational needs.
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 core values include Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, which guide its operations and interactions with partners and beneficiaries. The organization has been recognized for its efforts, notably being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 202
- WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Overview:
The logistics-officer" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Logistics Officer position at WFP involves overseeing and providing technical advice and guidance to staff, partners, and government entities to enhance the effectiveness of food assistance delivery. The role requires a proactive approach to managing logistics projects and operational activities, ensuring that food commodities systems are efficiently managed and that food assistance reaches those in need without delays. The officer will collect and analyze data to recommend improvements in local logistics operations, advise on logistics management structures, and ensure compliance with local authorities regarding cargo clearance. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of WFP's supply chain and ensuring that food assistance is delivered in a timely and effective manner. The Logistics Officer will also collaborate with various teams to align initiatives and contribute to market assessments, enhancing the overall efficiency of supply chain activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Logistics Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties including: overseeing logistics operations and providing technical guidance to WFP staff and partners; supporting day-to-day logistics activities to ensure effective food assistance delivery; collecting and analyzing logistics data to improve local operations; advising on logistics management and staffing levels; ensuring proper documentation for cargo clearance; liaising with cargo superintendent companies; building relationships with logistics colleagues; collaborating with cross-functional teams; planning and leading market assessments; performing market analysis and supply chain mapping; supporting procurement processes; monitoring retailer performance; providing timely reporting and analysis of supply chain activities; contributing to preparedness actions; and building partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to ensure coordinated food assistance delivery.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Alternatively, a first university degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training may be acceptable. The position requires foundational knowledge of logistics and supply chain management, as well as familiarity with humanitarian and development contexts. Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to work under challenging conditions, including late hours and weekends as necessary due to emergencies.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, or Logistics. A first university degree may be considered if accompanied by significant relevant work experience. Continuous professional development through training and courses in logistics and supply chain management is also beneficial.
Experience:
The Logistics Officer role requires at least one year of relevant professional experience for candidates with an advanced university degree. For those with a first university degree, a minimum of three years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, or related fields is necessary. Experience with public procurement processes, international organizations, or humanitarian operations is highly desirable, as is familiarity with ERP systems and procurement policies.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) and Somali is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, enhancing communication and collaboration within diverse teams and with local partners.
Additional Notes:
This position is open exclusively to qualified Somali national candidates, with a strong encouragement for female candidates to apply. WFP is committed to creating female-friendly workspaces and offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The role is full-time, and candidates should be prepared for the demands of working in challenging environments. WFP does not charge any fees during the application process, and all employment decisions are based on merit and organizational needs.
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