Job Title: Logistics Assistant – Contracting
Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Logistics Officer
Position Grade: SC 5
Reference Number: 16-0020766
About US:
The
World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world
hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.
Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian
Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market
Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world
hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.
Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian
Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market
Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
Job Summary: The Logistics Assistant – Contracting will support
the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in transportation and contracting.
the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in transportation and contracting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support to logistics operations and
activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or
indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries. - The jobholder will 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. - Actively contribute to budget preparation,
monitoring and revision for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to
relevant procedures and in compliance with corporate standards. - Render support in 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, transport performance) and ensure
information accuracy in corporate systems in support to informed decision-making. - Work closely with internal and limited number
of external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations
management. - Provide technical guidance to other support
staff, in order to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards
and deadlines. - Perform any other duties as deemed necessary
by the Logistics Officer
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the United Nations World
Food Programme (WFP) Logistics Assistant – Contracting career opportunity
should hold a University degree or a Diploma in any of the following
disciplines: customs clearance, accounting, transport, Insurance,
logistics, statistics, business administration or any other related field
attained from a recognized institution; - A minimum of
years of postgraduate professional experience in one or more of the
transportation and ancillary sectors: port operations, shipping, clearing
and forwarding, air operations, large scale road/rail transport and
distribution management gained from a reputable organization; - Proficiency in both oral and written English
is essential; - Computer literacy i.e. Good working knowledge
and experience using MS Office applications is necessary.
How to Apply:
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candidates who desire to join the United Nations World Food Programme to submit
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candidates who desire to join the United Nations World Food Programme to submit
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Step 1: Register and create your online CV
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application to be considered for this vacancy.
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Deadline: 24th March 2016
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