National Logistics Officer at World Food Programme (WFP)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer (Head of the Unit), the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Contribute towards the development of logistics projects design and plans to ensure supply chain operations that engage and stimulate local capacity;
• Support or manage logistics projects and operations activities following standard processes;
• Collect and analyze date and market information through research and networking to recommend actions to senior staff to improve performance of logistics projects and operations;
• Conduct regular financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff to optimize use of available funds;
• Contribute to consolidation and preparation of projects and operations design, planning and coordinate with relevant unit, including checking applicability of designs/solutions and relevant technology;
• Contribute to supply chain by providing technical support and guidance to other Country Offices particularly, services and divisions for food systems projects;
• Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries;
• Collate date and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, including key Performance Indicators and support a WFP-Wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders;
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners through trainings;
• Participate in the on-going review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day -to-day efficiencies;
• Participate in assessments, studies and research to allow WFP identify optimal mode or response and operations configurations towards improving food security and nutrition in Somalia;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 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 and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least three or more years of experience in monitoring and managing logistics operations and/or experience in commercial or humanitarian transportation sectors and/or experience monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is a requirement.

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Demonstrated experience in commercial or humanitarian transportation sectors, including dealing with shipments and clearing imports/exports;
• Monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends;
• Knowledge in coordinating procurement and transportation processes with other units/ teams;
• Experience in warehouse and commodity management;
• Proficiency in using various information management systems, databases and software;
• Hands-on relevant experience in the UN or INGOs is desirable.