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JOB TITLE: Logistics Associate
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SC-6
UNIT/DIVISION: Supply Chain - RBC Gaza Colidor
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Multiple locations (Cairo, Port Said, and Al Arish)
DURATION: 12 months
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
8 October 2024-23:59-GMT+02:00 Eastern European Standard Time (Cairo)
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CONTEXT:
This vacancy announcement is intended to build a Roster of qualified applicants for future Logistics Associate positions including roles in transport, warehouse operations, contracting, and cargo tracking. Through this roster, WFP’s Regional Bureau in Cairo for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe (RBC) is looking to support Corridor Countries such as Palestine, Sudan, and Libya to perform secure, timely, and effective tasks.
Interested applicants with previous experience in these fields are encouraged to apply. All applications received will be reviewed, screened, and put through a competitive selection process to assess the relevancy of their work experience and qualifications. Applicants who meet the selection criteria and clear the initial pre-screening may be contacted for further assessments/interviews. The validity of the Roster is for 2 years from the completion of the selection process.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The conflict escalation on 07 October in Gaza has severely disrupted electricity, food, water, and fuel supplies, restricted movement, and worsened the humanitarian crisis. This has led to large-scale displacement and significant logistics challenges for humanitarian organizations. WFP has set up supply chain corridors, including through Egypt, and is establishing the necessary staffing to deliver relief and life-saving supplies into Gaza.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide specialized support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
2. Coordinate requisitioning and ensure timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.
3. Manage logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.
4. Support gathering market intelligence, and vendor assessments (e.g. transporters, retailers) to support the vendor selection process.
5. Identify, resolve, and/or provide recommendations on specialized queries/requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of inquiries with an excellent client service mindset.
6. Prepare, monitor, and revise the budget for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in compliance with corporate standards.
7. Monitor inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary.
8. Support oversight for commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
9. Manage documentation processing for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice verification), and take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating complex issues to the supervisor.
10. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support logistics operations management and contribute to effective service delivery.
11. In close collaboration with the CO Logistics team, take appropriate action for the disposal of spoilt commodities at field warehouses.
12. Supervise the work of support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines for all assistance modalities.
13. Support logistics emergency preparedness and response activities including Logistics Capacity Assessment and Contingency Plan update, to support WFP’s response in emergencies.
14. Assist in contingency planning and logistics preparedness activities.
15. Train the support staff and identify any additional training needs to achieve high working standards
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
First University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, or another related field.
Experience Knowledge & Skills:
Minimum 6 years of experience in logistics.
Experience in maintaining corporate systems and running queries on ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.
Experience in administering third-party service providers’ contracts.
Experience in compiling contract documentation.
Experience in contract execution.
Experience in budget monitoring and reporting.
Languages*:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic languages.
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