Logistics Officer, CST II, Nairobi at World Food Programme (WFP)

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Coordinate all external logistics service provision activities;
• Support the roll out of the new WFP service provision platform being piloted in Somalia;
• Coordinate, organize, and chair the Somalia Logistics Working Group;
• Identify and build productive relationships and partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, governments and the private sector to share knowledge and resources and ensure coordinated delivery of food assistance;
• Provide overall operations coordination support and follow up actions for WFP logistics;
• Contribute to consolidation and preparation of innovative logistics solutions/systems, initiatives, and other food systems projects and operations design and planning.
• Improve information management across all logistics activities;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Advanced university degree in transport economics, supply chain, logistics, engineering, business management, international relations, or other related fields.

Experience:     

At least six years of professional experience including direct involvement in humanitarian logistics, service provision, partnership engagement, and experience working in remote and hardship locations.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English.

Knowledge & Skills:     

• Demonstrated experience in commercial or humanitarian logistics sectors;
• Knowledge in coordinating logistics processes with other units/ teams;
• Experience in logistics inter-agency coordination;
• Proficiency in using various information management systems, databases and software;
• Hands-on relevant experience in the UN or INGOs is desirable.