Logistics Associate

Purpose of the Job

These jobs are found in Semera Sub office. Job holders report to a Logistics Officer, Head of Unit, or the designate.
At this level, job holders demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance for all assistance modalities for both WFP and logistics common services. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders typically manage a small team, supervising and coaching staff.

To provide specialized support functions and/or supervise staff performing standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support to the overall Logistics operations and activities (School Feeding Program, Relief, and Nutrition), ensuring standard processes are followed and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Support the management of Logistics vendors’ contracting activities, including the timely and accurate processing of financial claims for services rendered and performance monitoring and measurement when required.
• Support the gathering of market intelligence and vendor assessments (e.g., transporters, retailers) to support the vendor selection process.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including communication between field, warehouse, Transporters, and country office, to support logistics operations management and contribute to effective service delivery.
• Support Pipeline management by monitoring stock availability and utilization.
• Analyse Pipeline and contribute to operational planning for all delivery modalities to ensure that supply chain requirements are taken into consideration.
• Provide specialized support (including field visits) to logistics operational areas following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries and to authorized partners and destinations.

Education

• Completion of secondary school education or University Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, and related areas.

Experience

• 6 or more progressive years of experience in related fields with a university degree.
• Experience 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.