Supply Chain Officer NOB

Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTJob holders at this grade level make definite contributions within the established policies and procedures. Job holders apply considerable knowledge derived from educational training and practical experience and exercise independent analysis for further reviews and decisions. The Job holder will report directly to the Head of Supply Chain while independently leading and managing specific assigned portfolios/teams. Job holder is expected to work under broader instructions to achieve outputs for effective WFP supply chain operational execution and in support of capacity strengthening activities with WFP Programme and government partners.JOB PURPOSETo provide analytics and contributions to supply chain activities, or contribute tothe planning and coordination of field supply chain operations, to ensure actionsare in line with aneffective and integrated supply chain approach meeting thefood assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements forpartners.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)1.Contribute to the development and implementation of supply chain plans and procedures, in line with the global WFP supply chain strategy and regional/functional strategies, policies and plans, to achieve operational cost efficiency, agility, reliability, quality and to support national capacity strengthening.2.Provide substantive contributions to regional/country context analyses and to the management of end to-end operational supply chain and retail networks, in support of operational supply chain challenges and operational optimization.3.Contribute to planning and implementation of supply chain operations, initiatives and services to ensure a timely, cost-effective and integrated approach and in close cooperation with key supply chain stakeholders. Perform analyses and detailed conceptual work putting together comprehensive reports identifying opportunities for improvement and effective operationalization of supply chain within WFP operations and support of capacity strengthening activities within the Country Strategic Plan.4.Conduct regular financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff for maximizing use of resources and effectiveness of supply chain operations.5.Build and maintain productive partnerships at the operational level and collaborate with counterparts in the key supply chain functions contributing to an integrated supply chain Approach to food assistance and cross-functional operational alignment.6.Build and maintain productive partnerships with supply chain counterparts amongst government and other national organizations, UN agencies, NGOs and private sector to share operational knowledge contributing to coordinated and cost-effective supply chain operations.7.Provide technical contribution to market analysis and supply chain network mapping to inform the selection of appropriate operation modalities to improve supply chain performance.8.In compliance with Global WFP supply chain strategies, policies, procedures, controls and in consultation with national counterparts, propose measures for improving food quality control, food loss prevention, and operational risk mitigation for WFP country operations and in support of national government strategies.9.Support the monitoring of supply chain activities to check that appropriate internal controls are followed to increase the day-to-day efficiencies and overall performance of supply chain operations.10.Support management of service providers/vendors, port, fleet and warehouse operations to promote safe, efficient planning and execution of WFP operations.11.Prepare accurate, comprehensive and timely reports, dashboards and other visual materials on supply chain activities including trends to support informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.12.Guide and supervise staff, acting as a point of referral, providing training and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.13.Contribute to preparedness actions and support quick emergency response to deploy food and resources at the onset of the crisis.14.Other as required.

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