Details of Logistics Assistant
About the institution
| Name | World Food Programme (WFP) |
| City | Hargeisa |
| Job Requirement | KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority) • Provide
support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes
and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food
assistance to beneficiaries. • Support
timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners
and destinations. • Support
management of logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance
monitoring and measurement. • Respond
to a variety of technical queries/requests for support, following standard
processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate
resolution of all enquiries with a high standard of client service mind-set. • Contribute
to budget preparation, monitoring and revision for all delivery modalities,
ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in com-pliance with corporate
standards. • Assist
in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for
the inventory status from source to beneficiary. • Assist
in management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity. • Support
operational pipeline analyses, assessments and operational planning for all
delivery modalities. • Process
documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice
verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues
escalating various issues to the supervisor. • Collect
and compile data, produce and/or contribute to reports (e.g. CCTI, SPRs,
financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance) and ensure
information accuracy in corporate systems in support to informed
decision-making. • Liaise
with internal and limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient
logistics operations management. • Provide
guidance to other support staff, in order to assist them in completing standard
tasks to agreed standards and deadlines. Skills
and qualifications Education: Completion
of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Social Sciences, International Development,
Business Administration, or a related field. Experience:
At least 5 Years relevant work experience with secondary school certificate OR
university degree (Diploma/Bachelors) with a minimum of two (2) or more years
experience in Logistics or Supply Chain. Language: Fluent
knowledge (Proficiency/level C) of English and Somali
language. Knowledge
& Skills: • Experience
using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information,
insurance claims, and food stock. • Experience
analyzing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports. • Experience
in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs. • Experience
in assisting the preparation of contract documentation. • Experience
in providing technical business support in corporate systems. • Demonstrated
experience in transport planning, with proficiency in using corporate systems
to generate required documentation • Proven
ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. How
to apply 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
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| Member Since | Apr 05,2025 |
| Last Worked | Jun 05,2025 |
| Open Job By World Food Programme (WFP) | 7 |
Job Requirement
KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
• Provide
support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes
and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food
assistance to beneficiaries.
• Support
timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners
and destinations.
• Support
management of logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance
monitoring and measurement.
• Respond
to a variety of technical queries/requests for support, following standard
processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate
resolution of all enquiries with a high standard of client service mind-set.
• Contribute
to budget preparation, monitoring and revision for all delivery modalities,
ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in com-pliance with corporate
standards.
• Assist
in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for
the inventory status from source to beneficiary.
• Assist
in management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
• Support
operational pipeline analyses, assessments and operational planning for all
delivery modalities.
• Process
documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice
verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues
escalating various issues to the supervisor.
• Collect
and compile data, produce and/or contribute to reports (e.g. CCTI, SPRs,
financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance) and ensure
information accuracy in corporate systems in support to informed
decision-making.
• Liaise
with internal and limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient
logistics operations management.
• Provide
guidance to other support staff, in order to assist them in completing standard
tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.
Skills
and qualifications
Education: Completion
of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Social Sciences, International Development,
Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
At least 5 Years relevant work experience with secondary school certificate OR
university degree (Diploma/Bachelors) with a minimum of two (2) or more years
experience in Logistics or Supply Chain.
Language: Fluent
knowledge (Proficiency/level C) of English and Somali
language.
Knowledge
& Skills:
• Experience
using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information,
insurance claims, and food stock.
• Experience
analyzing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports.
• Experience
in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs.
• Experience
in assisting the preparation of contract documentation.
• Experience
in providing technical business support in corporate systems.
• Demonstrated
experience in transport planning, with proficiency in using corporate systems
to generate required documentation
• Proven
ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
How
to apply
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