Logistics Officer - Air Operations

Vacancy Announcement No. 832880

Job Title: Logistics Officer-Air Operations

Contract Type/Grade: NOA

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Date of Issue: 12th May 2024 | Closing Date: 26th May 2024

What will you do?

Air Operations Coordination

•       Supervise the logistics air operations team oversee the dispatch and receiving process at AAIA and ensure that the quality and quantity of product correspond to plans and documentation.

•       Lead preparation of air transport arrangements of all associated services following established guidelines and best practices.

•       Prepare dispatch plans, sharing the plan with the concerned units and individuals on a timely basis.

•       Ensure that the Temperature Controlled Units (TCU) used to store nutritious products and medicines are well functioning and optimally used and oversee related Temperature Sensitive Storage capacity whenever required to fulfil transport requirements.

•       Oversee ground support operations including the management of inventory in the airport and required handling and shunting activities for food and non-food supplies, including health supplies.

•       Lead and coordinate the loading of the cargo aircraft with operators and airport authorities to ensure optimal use of the air assets and troubleshoot problems both at Mogadishu and receiving airstrips.

•       Provide technical guidance to relevant internal and external stakeholders regarding cargo transport requirements such as dangerous good regulation and health logistics requirements to ensure a safe and effective operation.

•       Serve as the Logistics Unit liaison focal point with relevant air operations stakeholders including airport management focal points, ATMIS and other relevant authorities,

•       Secure Airstrip clearance from UNDSS as well as any other relevant approval before dispatches.

On Demand Services

•       Serve as service provision manager and coordinate all external logistics service provision activities including bilateral service provision (cost recovery) and Logistics Cluster common services (free-to-use);

•       Contribute to planning and monitoring of transport operations and coordinate with logistics team to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of supplies.

•       Maintain an accurate control of services delivered and constantly monitor the performance of supply chain operations to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place.

•       Ensure supply chain operations are compliant with strategies, policies, procedures and controls, and follow corporate standards, with special emphasis on quality control, loss prevention, risk mitigation and cost-effectiveness.

Operation Support

•       Support the performance management function and design and implement performance and risk management projects.

•       Oversee logistics support activities ensuring WFP operations receive timely support including WFP Non-food items (Maintenance, Replenishment and Operations -MRO resources) and support the Logistics Unit with appropriate inventory management and forecasting of these resources.

•       Plan, organize and supervise the work of teams involved in the execution of the functions above.

Do you meet the minimum requirements?

Education: University bachelor's degree in aviation, logistics and Transportation, operations management, business

administration or any other related field: or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum one-year postgraduate professional experience in air operations management, flights tracking systems and warehousing or any other related experience.

Language: Fluency in English is required.

Are you competent for this job? Do you have

•       Excellent written and verbal communications skills; high attention to detail and proofreading ability; good research and analytical skills; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team; good communication and networking skills; ability to work independently while asking questions and seeking support in a fast-paced work environment; willingness to work in challenging environments / field locations.

•       Proficient in MS Office package, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability in data acquisition and knowledge of Access or other database tools is a great advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment using the links below respectively.                    

Internal: https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/sf/jobreq?jobId=832880&company=C0000168410P

External: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=832880&company=C0000168410P

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an

equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.

 @WFPSomalia