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• Actively 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 effective 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.
• Carry out financial analysis and budget
  reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to the supervisor
  to optimise 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.
• Provide support in 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).
• Identify and build productive relationships
  with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to
  support an integrated approach to food assistance.
• 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.
• Act in an assigned emergency response
  capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
• Keenly monitor and supervise the activities
  of Staff, Tally Clerks, Security and casual labourers within the
  jurisdiction of Tororo Regional Warehouse.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  from time to time by the Logistics Officer – Operations

• The applicants for the United Nations World
  Food Programme (WFP) Logistics Officer career opportunity should hold an advanced
  University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics,
  Engineering, Business Management or any other related field attained from
  a recognized institution; Or University degree in Transport Economics,
  Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or any other
  related field attained from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of five years of relevant job
  related experience in logistics, supply chain management or transport
  business sector gained from a reputable institution;
• Previous exposure and experience in working
  in Logistics including cross boarder operations;
• Excellent knowledge of financial management
  practices and ability to execute tasks quickly and with minimal
  supervision;
• Proven ability to develop and maintain
  effective work relationships with logistics counterparts and staff within
  the regional/country office;
• Demonstrated ability to deal patiently and
  tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge and
  experience using MS Office applications.
• Excellent command of spoken and written
  English;

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