Logistics Assistant – Transport

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)

•       Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer (Inventory management team), the position will execute transport planning and timely issuance of operational documents to facilitate timely operational requirements.

•       Provide support to logistics operations and activities (e.g, monthly transport allocation and transport plan) following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

•       Provide information for transport purchase order creation and follow for release.

•       In close collaboration with area offices, review transport allocations and align them with Transport Purchase Orders, accurately capturing relevant transport rates and contract terms & conditions

•       Verify and reconcile Food Release Notes from Programme Unit with existing stock data and prepare allocations according to project requirements and donor regulations

•       Create complete/accurate actionable documents to be used for the movement of supplies in line with system and process requirements i.e Issue the stock transport order (STO/LTI) through LESS and share with the transporters.

•       Issue manual documentation for the movement of offline stocks as required.

•       Issue the system work orders through LESS and share with the service providers.

•       Close coordination with warehouse teams for execution of timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.

•       Support management of logistics vendors activities including performance monitoring and measurement.

•       Take responsibility for the maintenance of set standard systems and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for the function.

•       Provide support in the reconciliation of each distribution cycle.

•       Perform Any duties assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: Completion of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in logistics, supply chain management or any other related fields.

Experience: At least five (5) or more years of relevant professional work experience with a Secondary School Certificate OR University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of three (3) or more years of relevant experience directly worked in Supply Chain.

Languages: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

WFP Somalia offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

 Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

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•       External Applicants: Click here!

 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.