Logistics Officer Cst1, Bria, CAR

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and using food assistance to build peace and prosperity in regions affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change. WFP operates in diverse, multicultural environments, emphasizing integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, and inclusion. The organization invests in employee development and offers opportunities for global career paths.

Job Purpose

The Logistics Officer will contribute to the daily planning and coordination of WFP's logistics operations in Bria, CAR. This role involves monitoring services provided by external organizations to ensure cost-effectiveness and achievement of objectives. The officer will support the development of logistics plans and processes, manage logistics projects, and analyze data to recommend improvements for local operations. Key responsibilities include contributing to pipeline planning, managing supply chain aspects like procurement and customs clearance, and providing technical support to other units, especially during emergency responses. The position also entails financial analysis, budget review, reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and capacity building for WFP staff and partners. The role requires guiding junior staff, building relationships with logistics colleagues, and participating in emergency preparedness and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

The role involves contributing to the development and implementation of logistics plans and processes, ensuring adherence to WFP standards and policies. Key responsibilities include supporting or managing logistics projects and operational activities to facilitate the effective delivery of food assistance. This requires collecting and analyzing data to recommend improvements for local logistics operations and conducting financial analysis and budget reviews to optimize fund utilization. The position also entails contributing to operational pipeline planning and managing supply chain aspects such as procurement, shipping, and customs clearance. Providing technical support to other units, especially during emergency responses, is crucial. Additionally, the role involves guiding junior staff, preparing accurate and timely reports with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and supporting capacity building for WFP staff and partners. Building relationships with logistics colleagues and participating in emergency preparedness and process reviews to enhance efficiency are also essential duties. The role may also require acting in an emergency response capacity as needed.

Work Experience

Candidates should have experience in commercial or humanitarian transportation, including monitoring market conditions, handling shipments, customs clearance, and coordinating procurement and transportation processes. Experience in warehouse and commodity management, along with working with corporate systems (databases, software), is also desired for this role.

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Logistics Planning, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Project Management, Reporting, Coordination, Emergency Response, Capacity Building, Partnership Building, Market Analysis, Contracting, Information Management, Transportation Management, Customs Clearance, Inventory Management, Technical Assistance, Team Leadership

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