Logistics Officer NOA, Tartous

Job Description

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONSAll applications should be received no later than?Monday 7th December 2020CONTRACT TYPE & DURATIONThis position is open to Syrian or Syrian/Palestinian nationals only.Contract Type:?Fixed Term NOADuration: 12 monthsDuty Station:?TartousNumber of required employees: 1ABOUT WFPThe United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.?The mission of WFP is to help the world?achieve Zero Hunger?in our lifetimes.?Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTJob holders have wide responsibilities and make significant contributions to ensure effective and efficient logistics operation at Tartous Field Office.??He/She shall provide guidance on all the aspects of Supply Chain operation,?coordinate all logistics activity within the field office and with all Supply Chain stakeholders.National Logistics Officer will work in Tartous Field Office and in collaboration with the other units of WFP Syria.This post is based in Tartous Field Office and follows the administrative supervision of Head of Field Office, and technically reports to Head of Logistics Operation in Syria CO in Damascus.JOB PURPOSETo provide specialized support function performing standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities, to maximise efficiency of the logistics operations and activities in partnership with the key supply chain stakeholdersKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)Within delegated authority, National Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties:?1.???Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.2.???Support logistics projects or operational day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.3.???Manage port operations following standard processes and contribute to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries, in liaison with Procurement and Shipping colleagues in HQ, and other relevant stakeholders.4.???Design, plan and lead implementation of innovative shipping operations and initiatives to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective delivery of food assistance.5.???Effectively execute transportation arrangements and/or customs clearance process with the service providers and shipping agents.6.???Supervise, monitor and report the performance of the shipping agents, clearing agents, transporters and other ancillary contractors and ensure efficient operations, and provide input in the annual performance review, and ensure that internal control systems are followed and that all relevant records are maintained.7.???Collect and analyse data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics operations.8.???Conduct portions of financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to the supervisor to optimise use of available funds.9.???Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.10.???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.11.???Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (i.e. through contribution to the training materials).12.???Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.13.???Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.14.???Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.15.???Perform any other duties incidental to the above, as required.STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:????Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management and Administration, Shipping, Maritime Law or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.Experience:??One year post graduate relevant professional experience with Master?s Degree, or three years post graduate relevant professional experience with a first University Degree the field of in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, clearing & forwarding, shipping, transport and management of food.Language:??Fluence in both oral and written communication in Arabic and English

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Logistics Officer NOA Tartous