Logistics Operations Planning and Coordination Officer- CSTII- Jerusalem
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. WFP leads the Logistics Cluster, a vital UN agency coordinating logistics for humanitarian organizations during emergencies and natural disasters. In response to the escalating conflict in Gaza, the Palestine Logistics Cluster was activated to address severe humanitarian challenges and supply chain disruptions.
Job Purpose
The Logistics Operations Planning and Coordination Officer will play a critical role in consolidating humanitarian truck movement coordination to and within Gaza. This position involves establishing and managing an integrated logistics operations coordination system, designing efficient routing strategies, and implementing real-time tracking for stakeholders. The officer will facilitate discussions on common standards and tools among humanitarian organizations, provide technical guidance on logistics best practices, and oversee operations at transshipment platforms. Key responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with military interaction and access teams, partner engagement, and ensuring accurate data tracking and reporting. The ultimate goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of common logistics services, ensuring timely delivery of life-saving relief supplies in a complex and challenging environment.
Responsibilities
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an Operations Coordination and Planning Officer to support the Palestine Logistics Cluster in East Jerusalem. This role is crucial for coordinating humanitarian logistics in response to the escalating conflict and its severe impact on supply chains and access within Gaza. The officer will lead efforts to consolidate humanitarian truck movement coordination, facilitate the use of common standards and tools among humanitarian agencies, and provide technical guidance on logistics best practices. Key responsibilities include establishing an integrated logistics operations coordination system for tracking truck movements, designing efficient routing strategies, and overseeing operations at transshipment platforms. The position requires close collaboration with various teams, including Humanitarian Military Interaction & Access (HMIA) and Supply Chain, as well as external partners. The officer will also be responsible for partner engagement, ensuring accurate data tracking, and documenting lessons learned. This role demands strong leadership, project management, and coordination skills, with a minimum of five years of experience in humanitarian operations and at least three years in supply chain or logistics. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is advantageous. The WFP offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, investing in employee development and providing opportunities for global impact.
Work Experience
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in humanitarian operations, including budget management and M&E. At least 3 years must be in supply chain or logistics (e.g., transport, warehousing). Experience in project coordination, management, and supervision is essential. Demonstrated experience in emergency response and engaging with external partners, such as government bodies, is also required. Prior experience in the MENA region is highly desirable.
Skills
Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Emergency Response, Partnership Engagement, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Guidance, Humanitarian Operations