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• Prepare transport allocation plans for
  submission to the Head of Logistics (HOL) for approval before uplift of
  cargo.  At the end of the month when
  uplift is completed, ensure that actual allocations including the earnings
  are presented to the Country Director (CD) for endorsement.  Any changes to the allocation plan
  exceeding 10% per transport will be explained in subsequent month.  Land Side Transport Instruction (LTI)
  issuance and monthly reconciliation to be done in accordance to transport
  guidelines.
• On-Land Transport; Work closely with the
  Program, Pipeline, Procurement, Warehouse and colleagues in Karamoja/South
  West and West Nile corridors for timely delivery of cargo.  Identify any challenges affecting food
  deliveries and provide solutions. 
  If not resolved escalate to the Logistics Officer in charge of
  Operations. Provide the dispatch versus FRN status on a weekly basis
  clearly highlighting any bottlenecks.
• Overland Transport; Work closely with
  South Sudan/Countries within the region, Mombasa and the recipient
  Countries for timely commodity allocation, LTI issuance and delivery of
  cargo.  Follow up with Transporters
  for truck provision.  Provide the
  dispatch versus call forward status report on a weekly basis, clearly
  highlighting any bottlenecks.
• Conduct pipeline activities on behalf of
  Logistics unit by monitoring available stocks at Central Delivery Points
  (CDPs) and Extended Delivery Points (EDPs).  Flag any potential challenges that may
  affect the deliveries and transport planning to Logistics Officer
  Operations.  Attend the Pipeline
  weekly meetings and provide the required input.
• On a monthly basis, the jobholder will
  review the performance of transporters based on LTI completion, delivery
  period, LTI cancellation, transit losses etc. and submit to Logistics
  Officer Operations.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UN World Food Programme (WFP) Logistics Assistant – Transport 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’ experience in a
  relevant field gained from a reputable organization;
• Computer literacy i.e. 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.
• Previous experience using corporate
  systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance
  claims, and food stock is desired
• Prior experience analysing data (on
  commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports is an added advantage
• Previous experience in measuring service
  providers’ performance against set KPIs.
• Significant experience in assisting the
  preparation of contract documentation.
• Experience in providing technical business
  support in corporate systems.
• Excellent command of both written &
  oral English is essential;

• Supply Chain Management and
  Optimization: Displays aptitude at monitoring and reporting on
  supply chain operations to enable teams to efficiently assess the
  performance and sustainability of current networks.
• Planning, Project & Resource
  Management: Supports the planning, forecasting & resource
  management efforts of own team by collecting data from diverse sources.
• Information Management & Reporting:
  Collates accurate and timely information and data to enable
  informed decision making on reporting within individual unit and
  consequently the greater humanitarian community.
• Market Analysis, Contracting and
  Operational Execution: Ability to collect and collate necessary
  information to enable WFP to make informed operational decisions.
• Warehouse and Inventory Management:
  Demonstrates 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.
• Technical Assistance and Coordination:
  Demonstrates awareness of the importance of technical assistance and
  coordination with key stakeholders and an ability to carry out logistics
  activities, respecting individual mandates and programme priorities.

• 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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