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Job Title:   Logistics Associate (Fresher UN Jobs)

Organisation: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas.

Job Summary: The Logistics Associate will provide specialized support functions and/or supervise staff performing standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities. We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Logistics Associate to be based in Kampala Country Office. Selected candidates will be employed on Service Contract.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation and overall processing of Request for Quotations (RFQ) for all contracts required for the implementation of WFP Logistics operations in Uganda and the same disseminated as per WFP approved systems.
• Ensure organization of all required meetings related to the contracting process.
• Prepare and disseminate of information regarding contract status and any other required information including but not limited to Local Contracting Committee (LCC) minutes, Expression of Interest (EOI), Contract Awards and Note for Record (NFR) documents
• Evaluate documentation received from companies aspiring to be included in WFP shortlist and present findings to the Logistics Officer.
• Evaluate offers received for various RFQ’s and present findings to the Logistics Officer.
• Draft or assist in drafting any other correspondence from the Contracting Unit of an official nature or for internal purposes.
• Monitor contract validity dates and other relevant information regarding each contract.
• Ensure advertisement, receipt of documentation and shortlisting of prospective service providers where applicable.
• Contribute to the performance evaluation process.
• Develop contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for contracts. Maintain database of information related to the contracts and perform trend analysis of historical data related to contracts and transport data.
• Transform and modernize contracting processes by making use of new technologies through increased automation.
• Gather market intelligence; keep abreast of developments in the market as well as any regulations affecting the sector, as applicable.
• Produce organized, accurate and well documented records with well analyzed data and address unforeseen situations while seeking advice and guidance from supervisor, as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Logistics Associate job must hold a University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related degree
• A minimum of five years of practical working 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.
• Ability to review a variety of complex data, adjust discrepancies and resolve operational problems with substantial independence.
• Ability to obtain/give information of nonroutine in nature involving interpretation of facts requiring clarity of expression.
• High sense of initiative and judgment with an ability to work quickly and accurately under minimum supervision and time constraints/pressure.

Competencies:

• Supply Chain Management and Optimization: Demonstrates ability to design basic supply chain networks, including appropriately assessing and escalating challenges to ensure that WFP is able to provide consistent and uninterrupted service to its beneficiaries and partners.
• Planning, Project & Resource Management: Collects and analyses relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and makes evidencebased proposals.
• Information Management & Reporting: Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate preliminary data analysis, draft reports and disseminate information that represents concerns and trends.
• Market Analysis, Contracting and Operational Execution: Demonstrates ability to collect market information and process and analyse proposals in line with WFP standard rules and regulations in order to deliver efficiently.
• 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 abilities to provide basic technical advice and maintain effective (inclusive, collaborative, unified) logistics coordination mechanisms with humanitarian partners and other relevant stakeholders.

NB: Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.  WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the online portal link below.

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Deadline: 26^th May 2023

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