Logistics Officer, FT NOB, Dhaka (Re-advertise)
Job Description
Title: Logistics Officer, FT NOB, Dhaka (Re-advertise)
Company Name: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ JOB RELATED KEY INFORMATION
∎ Type of contract: Fixed Term
∎ Grade: NOB
∎ Duration: 12 months
∎ This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from Bangladesh.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
∎ Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.
∎ Support or manage logistics projects or operational activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
∎ Collect and analyse data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to senior staff to improve performance of local logistics operations.
∎ Conduct regular financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff to optimise use of available funds.
∎ Contribute to consolidation and preparation of operational pipeline planning, and to the management of operational aspects of the supply chain (procurement, shipping, port operation), including checking document and customs clearance readiness, loading and discharging operations and contracting of applicable transport, warehouse and any relevant logistics services.
∎ Contribute to supply chain by providing technical support and guidance to other CO unit/ services, divisions, particularly for emergency response.
∎ Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
∎ Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting a WFP-wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
∎ Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries (e.g. through the design and review of training materials).
∎ Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
∎ Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices, participate in preparation of CO Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA), to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
∎ Participate in the on-going review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiencies.
∎ Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
∎ Other as required.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 7 years of experience with a minimum 4 years of professional experience in Supply Chain field.
∎ LANGUAGE: Proficiency in both oral and written communication skills in English and Bangla.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 30 Oct 2023
Company Information:
∎ 18 Oct 2023
∎ United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Category: NGO/Development
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