Logistics Associate – United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Job: Logistics Associate (Engineering)

Organization: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Head Supply Chain and Head of Programme

About WFP:

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to United help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

Job Summary:  The Logistics Associate (Engineering) will provide support to the development and management of construction projects under the Arua Field Office as well as support the revamp and enforcement of EDP and FDP sites under the AO operations for security enhancements, maintenance and structural improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations.
• Provide engineering and project management services, apply best practises, standards and innovative technologies that comply with WFP standards and processes.
• Contribute towards the analysis of project proposal to enable effective decision making on project technical feasibility.
• Prepare evidenced based recommendations for senior staff on measures to improve WFP facilities suitability to operational purpose, safety, and efficiency of structures and equipment.
• Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting on outputs to facilitate informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance that support a successful construction procurement process.
• Participate in technical or design review, exchange of knowledge and experience, keeping abreast of construction and engineering technologies, to facilitate implementation of innovative engineering solutions.
• Contribute to strengthening the supply chain by providing technical support and guidance on logistics and supply chain related issues and services, to AO and Country Offices, particularly for emergency response.
• Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff and its partners, including the government and private sector, for efficient and effective delivery of food and cash assistance to beneficiaries (i.e. through contribution to development of SOPs and training materials).
• Participate in the on-going review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiency of the refugee operations and teams.
• Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external clients to effectively meet clients’ expectations.
• Contribute to preparedness actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance and monitor the management of risks.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Logistics Associate (Engineering) job vacancy must hold a university degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or equivalent training/courses from a recognized institution
• At least five years of experience in logistics planning, prioritization and execution of plans, including arranging logistics supplier deliveries, loading and discharging operations of cargo ships under charter and liner cargos.
• Experience in coordinating port service providers’ contract execution.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on supply chain and logistics conditions and trends.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills. Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.
• Ability to offer guidance or basic on-the-job training to more junior staff.
• Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and any West Nile languages used within the location of the duty station is a MUST.

Competencies:

• Supply Chain Management and Optimization: Demonstrates ability to design basic supply chain networks, including appropriately assessing and escalating challenges to ensure that WFP is able to provide consistent and uninterrupted service to its beneficiaries and partners.
• Planning, Project & Resource Mgmt: Collects and analyses relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and makes evidence-based proposals.
• Information Management & Reporting: Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate preliminary data analysis, draft reports and disseminate information that represents concerns and trends.
• Market Analysis, Contracting and Operational Execution: Demonstrates ability to collect market information and process and analyse proposals in line with WFP standard rules and regulations in order to deliver efficiently.
• Warehouse and Inventory Management: Demonstrates ability to implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance in order to manage WFP’s warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation.
• Technical Assistance and Coordination: Demonstrates abilities to provide basic technical advice and maintain effective (inclusive, collaborative, unified) logistics coordination mechanisms with humanitarian partners and other relevant stakeholders.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are encouraged to apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 3^rd February 2021