The Ugandan Jobline

• Ensure accurate daily and weekly reports on food and NFIs are shared by the EDPs and ensure that internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained;
• Report timely any anomaly encountered from/by transporters in the delivery of cargo from the CDPs to EDPs and finally to the FDPs.
• Ensure utilization of WFP documents for all warehouse transactions as per WFP rules and regulations (waybills, LTI, stock reports, loss reports etc.).
• Ensure daily and monthly reconciliation of stock reports with the commodity-tracking unit.
• Ensure Storekeepers in-charge are prompt in effecting segregation of damaged food consignments/stocks and these are stacked separately for immediate reconditioning/reconstitution.
• Conduct regular inspection of commodities under storage and report any anomaly.
• Conduct inventory and collate monthly inventory reports.
• Institute loss mitigation measures, loss analysis and reporting,
• Follow up spoilt food disposal authorizations, execution and ensure the documents are kept for audit purposes.
• Actively participate in training staff at EDPs on storage procedures and practices as necessary.
• Ensure that food and non-food items (NFI) are controlled and accounted for according to WFP warehouse procedures.
• Regularly monitor and supervise the activities of storekeepers, tally clerks and casual labourers at the CDP.
• Offer 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 authorised partners and destinations.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations UN World Food Programme (WFP) Logistics Assistant job opportunity should hold a University Degree in either of the following fields: Accounts, Procurement & Logistics, Computer Science, Statistics or any other related field obtained from a recognized Institution Or a Diploma in Accounts, Procurement & Logistics, Computer Science, Statistics or any other related field obtained from a recognized Institution, coupled with longer relevant working experience;
• A minimum of four years relevant working experience in a relevant field gained from a reputable organization;
• Ability to implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance in order to manage WFP’s warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation; training labourers on appropriate staking methods; identification of potential risks and taking remedial actions; coordination with transporters and accountability for commodities within the warehouse.
• Good working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Packages and other Networking Operating Systems.
• Working experience with Relational Database Management System, Oracle, & SQL would be an asset.
• Excellent command of both written & oral English is essential;

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

• Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
• Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
• Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
• Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
• Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

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