DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

14 October 2024-23:59-GMT+04:30 Afghanistan Time (Kabul)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 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.

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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).

Support the development and implementation of On-Demand Service (ODS) provision plans and procedures Oversee all OMT/Business Operations Strategy (BOS) responsibilities including data collection and validation and attend relevant internal and external coordination forums including High Impact Common Services training Maintain productive partnerships mostly at the WFP internal level and collaborate with counterparts in the key supply chain functions and external partners. Support management of On-Demand Service Provision operations, and support specific operations as designated, in compliance with the established supply chain strategies, policies, procedures and controls, and following corporate standards. Support processing and database management of Service Level Agreements Provide support to all area offices as needed Track partner service requests and draft and prepare relevant forms and documentation Provides support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of NFIs to Partners. Provides inputs for information management for On-Demand Service Provision. Responds to various technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries with a high standard of client service mindset. Assists with budget preparation, monitoring and revision for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and compliance with corporate standards, including lessons learnt from existing practices; Support the implementation of the WFP corporate non-food tracking application, and provide technical guidance on this tracking tool to all concerned focal points. Assists in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary, as required. Assists in the management of ODS cargo accounting data quality and integrity. Assists with operational demand analyses for NFIs, assessments and operational planning for all delivery modalities. Processes documentation for the execution of logistics operations takes appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating various issues to the Supervisor; Provides guidance to other team members in order to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.

LOGISTICS WORKING GROUP

The incumbent will support the LWG coordinator in various LWG activities across information management and coordination:

Support the development of and assist in the running of the coordination meetings Maintain internal information sharing mechanisms, documentation formats, assessment formats, and central file store. Gather information on the overall logistics situation in the crisis area, including data on logistics procedures and bottlenecks from the various Logistics Working Group partners. Prepare briefing materials for the LWG Coordinator as requested; input on new projects to improve communications, information sharing, and coordination between participating organizations; and reports to internal or external stakeholders. Support on all requirements for interagency logistics support during sudden onset emergencies including rapid deployment to the field for on-ground interagency coordination All other requirements as requested

Education:

Completion of secondary school education.

Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the related business

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Knowledge & Skills:

· Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.

· Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.

· Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention.

• Experience in administering third party service providers’ contracts

• Experience maintaining corporate systems and running queries on ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and stock.

Language

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and in the duty station’s language

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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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
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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