Logistics Assistant (Logistics Cluster)- Amman – SC L5

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

26 November 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 Eastern European Time (Amman)

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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.

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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

WFP, through its dual mandate in humanitarian and development, provides life-saving food assistance to the most vulnerable and food insecure non-refugee Palestinians and works to safeguard livelihoods, build resilience, and reconstitute food systems in vulnerable areas. WFP also lends its technical expertise to support national institutions by strengthening their capacities in responding to shocks and building an inclusive social safety net.

To further strengthen the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, WFP is providing climate-smart agricultural assets such as hydroponics and wicking beds to households to increase their calorie intake and enable them to generate income. WFP also scaled up its resilience-building activities to include greenhouses, vegetable farms, sheep, poultry, and technical and vocational trainings for youth and people with disabilities. These projects reduce people’s vulnerability to external shocks, serve as a safety net, and support livelihoods. 

In response to the urgent needs of Palestine, where protracted conflict and economic stagnation have led to widespread food insecurity, WFP delivers life-saving food assistance to the most vulnerable non-refugee Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. To address the ongoing crisis, WFP also focuses on strengthening livelihoods through resilience-building projects such as climate-smart agriculture and vocational training. Additionally, WFP supports national institutions by enhancing their capacity to respond to shocks and build inclusive social safety nets. By extending its systems to humanitarian and development partners, WFP contributes to broader efforts within the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The escalation of the conflict which began on 7 October in Gaza has resulted in the cessation of electricity, food, water, and fuel supplies, as well as restricted access to and movement within Gaza. This has caused a significant worsening of the humanitarian crisis and a large-scale displacement of the 2.2 million population within Gaza. Due to the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis, the significant impact on the supply chain, and the access challenges to and inside Gaza, humanitarian organizations face significant logistics challenges for the delivery of relief supplies and life-saving cargo.

As the lead agency of the Logistics Cluster, WFP will support UNRWA and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization to deliver assistance on behalf of the humanitarian community, through the Logistics Cluster in Palestine and a coordination cell established in Jordan. This will include the provision of equipment, services, and expertise to augment the logistics capabilities of the service-providing organisations.

The logistics assistant SC5 position is based in Amman in support to the Gaza operation, he/she works under the direct supervision of the Logistics Cluster’s Jordan Corridor Manager.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food and non-food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into the warehouse management tracking system (RITA) and ensure a physical inventory is conducted on regular basis and when requested.
• Report and execute operations in RITA system as requested by the cargo tracking officer based in Palestine when required.
• Support with reception and inspection of goods from partners to ensure quality and quantity compliance, in addition to providing technical expertise of the warehouse management and stacking criteria.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff for the efficient handling and movement of inbound/outbound cargo.
• Respond to technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries with a high standard of client service mindset.
• Assist in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary.
• Support operational pipeline analyses, assessments, and operational planning for all delivery modalities.
• Process documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues and escalate various issues to the supervisor.
• Collect and compile data, produce and/or contribute to reports (e.g. CCTI, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance), and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems in support of informed decision-making.
• Liaise with internal and a limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations management.
• Provide guidance to other support staff, in order to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Completion of BA degree in any related functional area.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock. Experience analysing data and drafting reports.

Languages:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at [email protected]. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

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• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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.

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