UN World Food Programme Logistics Consultant, CST II Rumbek Jobs in South Sudan

UN World Food Programme Logistics Consultant, CST II Rumbek Jobs in South Sudan

Vacancy Announcement: JR# 176301

Position Title: Logistics Consultant

Position Grade: CST II

Contract Type: Regular Consultancy

Contract Duration: 11 Months

Duty Station: Rumbek

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.

The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Organizational Context

The complexity of operations in Lakes (Rumbek) requires a full-time international Logistics Officer to oversee the implementation of logistics activities under the current projects.

The Logistics Officer will be also responsible for coordinating prepositioning exercise for Lakes state, ensuring continuity of success of LESS implementation, improving Warehouses and commodity management, and coordinating air/road operations as necessary.

Job Purpose

The Logistics Officer will be also responsible for coordinating prepositioning exercise for Lakes state, ensuring continuity of success of LESS implementation, improving Warehouses and commodity management and coordinating air/road operations as necessary.

Key Accountabilities(not all-inclusive)

Supervise logistics air operation in Rumbek.
Coordinate logistics, fleet, air logistics and warehouse management support service in area of assignment.

According to daily air plan sent from Juba maximize utilization of air assets in Rumbek
With close coordination of the head of Sub-Office, come up with the food requirements and NFis for the logistics operation. Follow up with the CO on call-forward and timely prepositioning / delivery of the requirements;

Support and oversee logistics operations in Rumbek Sub-office; Maintain proper coordination between the Sub-office and CO for issues related to general logistics operations to avoid any gap affecting the operations;

Monitor road conditions and advised on bottlenecks with recommended solutions to avoid any delays in dispatches / deliveries / losses;

Contribute to preparedness actions and Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA) as necessary to enable WFP to quickly respond and deploy food at the onset of the crisis;

Coordinate logistics, fleet and warehouse management support services in the area of assignment;

Build relationships and collaborate with counterparts in the key supply chain functions at sub office level to ensure an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance;

Implement the procedures for logistics sub-office operations ensuring that objectives are achieved in compliance with the functional strategies, policies and plans;

Plan and lead on implementation of innovative logistics operations at sub-office level, initiatives to ensure timely, efficient and cost effective supply of direct or indirect food assistance;

Collect and analyze relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and make evidence-based proposals;

Implement operational warehouse procedures

and normative guidance in order to manage WFP's warehouse and handle inventory effectively through corporate systems;

Monitor shelf-life of the commodities and ensure to share with the Head of sub-office for distribution plan before their Best Before the Date (BBD);

Monitor and supervise regular capturing of data in LESS and refrain from backlogs. Any complications arise in LESS operation is reported to focal points in CO for immediate solution;

Provide leadership in specific technical areas or competence i.e airlift and airdrop operations;

Participate in reviewing of CPs' FLAs (Supply Chain Costs) and ensure reasonable rates is quoted;

Standard 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 6 years (and above) of relevant professional experience.

Experience preparing and managing transport and project budgets.

Proven ability to provide analytical support and recommendations for operational costs and funds utilization optimization.

Experience in warehouse and commodity management.

Experience working with corporate systems (database, software).

Standard Minimum Qualifications Continued

Knowledge& Skills:

Knowledge of humanitarian or commercial supply chain sector.

Strong organizational, coordination skills and transfer of knowledge.

Strong communication and reporting skills.

Excellent communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language.

Deliverables at the End of the Contract

Analyses context of country challenges in order to lead the design and management of supply chain network, to proactively mitigate and/or address dynamic supply chain challenges, to ensure operational optimization.

Collects and analyses relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and makes evidence-based proposals.

Plans, coordinates and manages service providers and warehouse operations to promote safe, efficient, and sustainable operating procedures.

Desired Experiences for Entry Into the Role

• Experience evaluating and selecting service providers and third parties.
• Experience identifying transportation operations risks and maintaining documentation on emergency logistics preparedness.
• Experience determining with Supply Chain actors best transport modality/timing and liaising with agents and suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Experience preparing and managing transport and project budgets.
• Experience managing integrated air, sea, and land transport operations.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience in working in insecure and difficult environments.
• Experience working with interagency partners to assess and coordinate emergency/non-emergency response.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Logistics Consultant, CST II Rumbek Jobs in South Sudan


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