Logistics Assistant (Cross-Border Ops)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

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).

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate closely with the clearing agent and concerned governmental entities to ensure timely and efficient cross-border operation of imports and export of WFP consignments.
• Supervise cargo inspection by the concerned governmental department (Customs, SSMO, PPD, Biosafety and Port Health quarantine) and follow up on receipt of the required releases.
• Provide guidance to Clearing agent as well as well as transporters on customs requirements to ensure applying efficient clearance procedures.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records for each convoy, including arrival date, border crossing, inspection status, releases, departure, offloading, and return to the border and submit a daily status report to supervisor.

• Provide daily operational reports, as required based on ongoing activities, and submit a weekly operations report.
• Liaise with all relevant parties to ensure the smooth clearance and movement of WFP cargo.

• Compile preliminary shipment information received from RBC/WFP Sudan, establish records for expected arrivals, and ensure that all required documents are delivered to the clearing agent in a timely manner.
• Immediately inform the supervisors of any bottlenecks related to operational or customs clearing procedures that may require intervention, as well as reporting the general situation at the cross-border point ( Flow of Ops, Congestion, security, strikes ……ex)
• Ensure copies of the final cargo releases/certificates issued by the concerned authorities are duly received and properly filed in the WFP records for each shipment, for easy reference.
• Adhere to WFP ethics and operational standards in all logistics aspects while carrying out the assigned responsibility.
• Perform any other related duties as required. Qualification and Experience: • University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field • At least two years of relevant experience in supply chain management, warehousing and/or logistics within a humanitarian organization or private sector companies dealing with humanitarian projects • Experience in managing warehouses and large teams • Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain good relations with clients, partners and colleagues • Proven organizational skills, attention to detail and analytical abilities • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is desirable

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• 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.