Vacancy Announcement No- JR112653

Job Title: Logistics Officer – Funds management

Contract Type/Grade: NOA

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia.

Contract Duration: 12 months-Renewable.

Date of Issue: 18th May 2025        | Closing Date: 27th May 2025

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

•       Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.

•       Support logistics projects or operational day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effec-tive delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

•       Collect and analyse data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics operations.

•       Conduct portions of financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to the supervisor to optimize use of available funds.

•       Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.

•       Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.

•       Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (i.e. through con-tribution to the training materials).

•       Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated ap-proach to food assistance.

•       Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to af-fected areas at the onset of the crisis.

•       Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.

•       Contribute to the review of budget plans, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance and make recommendations in compli-ance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices to support financial analysis and optimization of resources.

•       Provide basic analysis on fund and grant balances and refer to the supervisor discrepancies, to support maximum fund utilization and deci-sion-making process.

•       Maintain communication with a number of individuals regarding project funds management matters and related processes to clarify any dis-crepancies and optimize use of funds

•       Assist in providing the procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP finan-cial policies, rules and regulations.

•       Monitor monthly expenditure forecasts and provide expenditure reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making.

•       Verify vendor claims, advances and other receivables and observe appropriate procurement procedures, to ensure that suppliers are paid in a timely manner and in conformance with WFP finance rules and regulations

•       Strong knowledge of CBT Payments/Operations, and the internal relationships between Logistics and Other units/stockholders

•       Perform other duties which are required.

Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field 0r First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree Or First University Degree with a minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in supply chain management and management of logistics operations in commercial or humanitarian transportation sector.

Language: Fluent knowledge (Proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Knowledge & Skills:

•       Basic knowledge of security procedures, methods, and equipment, typically acquired through technical training and relevant work experience.

•       Demonstrated experience in commercial or humanitarian transportation sectors including dealing with shipments and clearing imports/exports

•        Monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends.

•       Knowledge in coordinating procurement and transportation processes with other units/ teams.

•        Experience in warehouse and commodity management.

•       Proficiency in using various information management systems, databases and software.

•       Hands-on relevant experience in the UN or INGOs is desirable.

•       Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

•       Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution.

•       Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals.

•       Experience in report writing.

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.

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

•       External Applicants: Click here!

•       Internal 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.

@WFPSomalia