WFP Logistics Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

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WFP Logistics Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. WFP Ethiopia looking for “Logistics Officer “. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 26th April 2023.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. But WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps communities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.

NGO Jobs Vacancy in Ethiopia 2023 Ethio NGO Job

The WFP has published a job vacancy announcement on 13th April 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Logistics Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

WFP Job Vacancy 2023

Accontabilities: Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Deputy Head of Operations and overall supervision of the Head of Logistics operations, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Lead the customs functions within Logistics and coordinate the day-to-day activities related to customs operations.
Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.
Manage and coordinate a full range of documentation processing for execution of customs activities and take appropriate actions to address issues and recommend improvement in processes.
Support in liaison with various government, humanitarian, and commercial actors in the region to advocate for improved customs policies, infrastructure, and processes towards facilitation of timely customs clearance and movement of WFP cargo from different corridors.
Ensure that the contracted service providers for customs activities, such as the clearing and forwarding agents, in a timely manner and according to the contract agreements with WFP.
Undertake regular performance monitoring and evaluation of contracted service providers supported by analysis and recommendations.
Provide specialized support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes, and contributing directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
Support the development and implementation of procedures for logistics field operations ensuring that objectives are achieved in compliance with regional and functional strategies, policies, and plans.
Conduct research, collect data and perform analysis as required to produce comprehensive reports, providing insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
Manage a team of staff, providing technical advice, coaching, guidance, and training, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.
Identify and build productive relationships with colleagues within Supply Chain and other functional areas, such as Admin, Shipping, Procurement, etc. to support an integrated approach to food assistance and customs related activities.
Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond with needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

Position in Organization:

JOB TITLE: Logistics Officer ( Customs)
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term NOA
UNIT/DIVISION: Supply Chain
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
DURATION: 12 months
Deadline: 26th April 2023

Qualification & Experience:

Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
A minimum of 3 years post graduate professional and relevant work experience in a humanitarian organization and dealing with customs related operations.