Senior Logistics Associate - Interagency and Partnership
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP operates in approximately 83 countries, assisting over 100 million people annually. In Jordan, WFP plays a crucial role in supporting Syrian refugees and strengthening national supply chain capacities, while also serving as a vital corridor for regional humanitarian operations.
Job Purpose
The Senior Logistics Associate - Interagency and Partnership will provide critical operational coordination and oversight for the end-to-end movement of humanitarian cargo from Jordan to Lebanon, acting as the primary focal point for this vital corridor and for On-Demand Service Provision. This role is instrumental in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of assistance to those in need. The incumbent will also facilitate WFP Jordan's Supply Chain capacity strengthening initiatives with government counterparts by managing institutional access, fostering relationships, and streamlining communication and administrative processes. This position requires strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to navigate complex inter-agency logistics, government relations, and donor requirements, ultimately contributing to WFP's mandate of saving lives and changing lives.
Responsibilities
The Senior Logistics Associate will be responsible for the end-to-end operational coordination and oversight of humanitarian cargo movements from Jordan to Lebanon, serving as the primary focal point for the Lebanon corridor and On-Demand Service Provision. This role involves leading the planning and follow-up of cargo movements, coordinating with the WFP Lebanon Country Office and humanitarian partners under the Logistics Cluster mechanism, and managing clearances, loading schedules, and documentation with various stakeholders including government authorities and transporters. The incumbent will also act as the RITA focal point, ensuring data accuracy and audit trails, and oversee corridor stock visibility and inventory management. Additionally, the position requires monitoring service provider performance, managing expenditures, and preparing operational updates and contingency plans. A key aspect of the role is coordinating on-demand logistics services for humanitarian partners, reviewing service requests, and analyzing performance to identify improvements. The associate will also engage with supply chain stakeholders, provide operational inputs for partnerships, and coordinate high-level visits. Furthermore, the role involves building and maintaining relationships with government and donor institutions, facilitating institutional access and communication, leading Arabic-language communication, and supporting capacity strengthening initiatives. This includes preparing and coordinating donor-facing materials, understanding reporting requirements, and ensuring timely and accurate operational information is provided while respecting confidentiality. The position demands strong coordination, communication, and relationship management skills to navigate complex humanitarian logistics operations and stakeholder engagements.
Work Experience
Requires at least seven years of progressive experience in humanitarian supply chain, donor engagement, partnership building, government coordination, and inter-agency operations. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, including direct interaction with Jordanian government institutions, is also essential.
Skills
Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Management, Partnership Engagement, Stakeholder Communication, Inter-agency Operations, Government Relations, Capacity Building Support, Data Management, Service Provider Management, Arabic-English Translation