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Job Title: Logistics Officer, FTA-NOA (Multiple duty stations)
UNWFP
 Section/Unit: Logistics
 Grade Level: FTA-NOA
 Supervisor: Head of Logistics
 No. of Post: 140641
 Duty Station: Elfasher (2), Kassala (1), Kosti, El Obeid (1), Khartoum (2)
 Duration: One Year
 Closing Date: 14 March 2021

 
 Background:

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity & gender balance and encourage qualified female candidates to apply.

At WFP, we are looking for experienced Logistics Officers to join each of our logistics teams in Kassala, El Fasher, El Obeid, Kosti, Khartoum, Sudan, to be hired on a Fixed Term Contract at the NOA  level.

 



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

The Logistics Officer will be responsible from the following duties:

  1. Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.
  2. Support logistics projects or operational day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
  3. Collect and analyse data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics operations.
  4. Conduct portions of financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to the supervisor to optimise use of available funds.
  5. Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
  6. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
  7. Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (i.e. through contribution to the training materials).
  8. Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
  9. Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
  10. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
  11. Other as required

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

 

Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in logistics management, supply chain management or related fields, is required for holders of an advanced university degree and two years relevant professional experience in logistics management, supply chain management or related fields ,is required for holders of a first university degree.

 

Language: Fluency in both English and Arabic.

 


HOW TO APPLY:

  • To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile.
  • In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.
  • Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview.

 
TALENTED WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY:
We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.
 
WFP strives to build a work environment that is safe and respectful, and free of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. We believe in open communication, and every individual at WFP is treated with respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious and political beliefs, etc.
 
In this pursuit, WFP assists women to balance work exigencies with personal and family responsibilities by providing an attractive compensation package, including fully paid maternity leave for 16 weeks, breastfeeding time off, and the possibility to avail of flexible working arrangements. Also, we endeavor to provide our staff, women, and men, with training and professional career development.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Closing date: 14 March 2021

  • WFP has zero-tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
  • This position is open ONLY to Sudanese nationals. Applicants who are not Sudanese are not eligible to apply and will therefore not be considered for this position.
  • WFP does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process.
  • Eligible applicants are advised to indicate the duty station(s) of their preference when submitting their applications
  • CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO ATTACH BOTH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV OR UNP11 FORM. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV OR P11 IS UPDATED

 









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