Logistics Officer at World Food Programme (WFP)

Accountability

Under the direct supervision of the Shipping Officer (Head of WFP Mombasa Sub Office) and the overall supervision of the Senior Logistics Officer (Head of Logistics, WFP Kenya), the Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following:

Logistics Officer Job Responsibilities

• Within the WFP policies and procedures, ensure effective integration of sea, port and surface transport operations (and with air operations if/when applicable), including co-ordination with logistics service providers, Government authorities and other related organisations in the area;
• Liaise with the various WFP Offices in the region and Headquarter in order to plan the receipt, clearing, storage and forwarding of cargo in line with the Regional Offices’ pipeline requirements;
• Provide leadership for the day to day shipping, port and freight forwarding operations, supervising the shipping, surface transport and invoice processing sections to ensure tasks are accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Together with the port captain and the warehouse/port logistics officer, ensure efficient port logistics operations in order to achieve timely, efficient and cost effective delivery of WFP cargoes, safeguarding the integrity of the cargo at all times;
• Supervise staff, identify training needs and ensure that all staff are adequately trained and inducted in order to achieve high working standards.
• Prepare unit logistics work plans and guide operational sections towards achieving the set key performance indicators/KPI;
• As applicable, update/design for approval Standard Operating Procedures for the operations under your area of responsibility;
• Protect WFP interest through prompt and correct execution of existing logistics contracts;
• Gather market intelligence through research and networking; conduct trend analysis to contribute effectively in improving the quality of the operations, project documents and general contracting;
• Actively participate during food security strategic review, the foundation to develop Country Strategic Plan (CSP)
• Ensure close performance monitoring and evaluation of WFP’s appointed service providers;
• Ensure accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are regularly maintained;
• Advise on logistics management, structures and optimum staffing levels;
• Identify and build productive relationships with counterparts in the key supply chain functions, NGO’s,
• Governments and private sector to share knowledge and resources to ensure a coordinated delivery of food assistance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the Logistics Officer Job

• Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business management or other related field or First University degree with additional years of related work experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in a complex port environment working with large commodity volumes.