Logistics Assistant - Commodity Accounting
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
This position is based in the Sierra Leone Country Office and reports to Senior Logistics Officer.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Commodity Accounting
1.Maintain accurate commodity accounting records in LESS and other WFP corporate systems.
2.Monitor inventory balances and ensure transactions are completed according to WFP procedures and established timelines.
3.Conduct regular reconciliation of physical stocks against system records and investigate discrepancies.
4.Support warehouse and field office staff in commodity accounting matters and system transactions.
5.Review warehouse reports and identify inconsistencies requiring corrective action.
6.Monitor stock movements from source to distribution point and ensure proper accountability.
7.Support quarterly, annual, and ad hoc physical inventory exercises.
8.Ensure waybill confirmations and transport transaction closures are completed accurately and on time.
9.Prepare commodity accounting reports for management, donors, and operational units.
-Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Funds Management
1.Assist in monitoring logistics operational budgets and expenditure trends.
2.Track utilization of logistics funds against approved budgets and donor allocations.
3.Support preparation of funding forecasts and expenditure projections.
4.Review invoices and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with financial procedures.
5.Assist with financial reconciliations related to logistics operations.
6.Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual funds management reports.
7.Maintain documentation required for audits and donor reporting.
8.Monitor commitments and expenditures to ensure efficient resource utilization.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable
Experience: 5 Years relevant work experience n logistics, warehouse management, commodity accounting, finance, accounting, supply chain, or related operational support roles.
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience using corporate information systems such as LESS, SAP, COMET, WINGS, or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Experience in inventory management and reconciliation processes.
- Experience preparing analytical and management reports.
- Experience supporting budgeting, expenditure monitoring, or funds management activities is desirable.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language.
This position is opened only to Sierra Leonean nationals.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only Qualified candidates will be contacted.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.