Recrutement de 01 Logistics Assistant - SC5

Recrutement de 01 Logistics Assistant - SC5
Le Caire, Égypte
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JR105180
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

8 October 2024-23:59-UTC+02:00 heure normale d’Europe de l’Est (Le Caire)
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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.


At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).



JOB TITLE: Logistics Assistant
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SC-5
UNIT/DIVISION: Supply Chain - RBC Gaza Corridor
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Multiple locations (Cairo, Port Said, and Al Arish)
DURATION: 12 months
CONTEXT

This vacancy announcement is intended to build a Roster of qualified applicants for future Logistics Assistant 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 support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

2. Support timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.

3. Support management of logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.

4. Respond to a variety of technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all inquiries with a high standard of client service mindset.

5. Contribute to budget preparation, monitoring, and revision for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in compliance with corporate standards.

6. Assist in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary.

7. Assist in the management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.

8. Process documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating various issues to the supervisor.

9. Liaise with internal and a limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations management.

12. Guide other support staff, to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.

13. Ensure service provider’s invoices are processed & approved in a timely manner based on valid contracts and following thorough verification of the invoice’s details.

14. Assist with Physical inventory exercise and tracking of the commodity in the system.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

First University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, or another related field.

Experience Knowledge & Skills:

Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics.

Experience in using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.

Experience analyzing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports.

Experience in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs.

Experience in assisting in the preparation of contract documentation.

Experience in providing technical business support in corporate systems.

Languages:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic languages.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time


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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


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