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• The incumbent ensures 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;
• The jobholder also reports timely any
  anomaly encountered from/by transporters in the delivery of cargo from the
  CDPs to EDPs and finally to the FDPs.
• Ensures utilization of WFP documents for
  all warehouse transactions as per WFP rules and regulations (waybills,
  LTI, stock reports, loss reports etc.).
• The Business Support Assistant (Logistics)
  ensures daily and monthly reconciliation of stock reports with the
  commodity-tracking unit.
• Ensures Storekeepers in-charge are prompt
  in effecting segregation of damaged food consignments/stocks and these are
  stacked separately for immediate reconditioning/reconstitution.
• Carries out regular inspection of
  commodities under storage and report any anomaly.
• Conducts inventory and collate monthly
  inventory reports.
• Quickly responds to queries on commodities
  in the field and elsewhere within the programme,
• Institutes loss mitigation measures, loss
  analysis and reporting,
• Follows up spoilt food disposal
  authorizations, execution and ensure the documents are kept for audit
  purposes.
• Participates in training staff at EDPs on
  storage procedures and practices as necessary.
• Ensures that food and non-food items (NFI)
  are controlled and accounted for according to WFP warehouse procedures.
• Regularly monitors and supervise the
  activities of storekeepers, tally clerks and casual labourers at the CDP.
• Carries out regular inspection of
  commodities under storage and report any anomaly.
• Performs any other duties as deemed
  necessary.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UN World Food Programme (WFP) Business Support Assistant (Logistics) 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 three years’ experience in a
  relevant field gained from a reputable organization;
• Proficient in the use of office equipment
  and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Word.
• Broad knowledge of work routines and
  methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive
  information to a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and
  rectify problems requiring attention.
• Ability to offer guidance or basic
  on-the-job training to more junior staff.
• Excellent command of both written &
  oral English is essential;
• Language: Fluency (level C) in
  English language. Fluency (level C) or intermediate knowledge (level B) of
  another official language may be required depending on the location of the
  post or area of responsibility.

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