Logistics Officer – WFP

Job Description

Organization	United Nations World Food Programme
Job Title	Logistics Officer, (Fleet), FT-NOA, El Geneina, Extended (141131)
Requisition ID	141131
Location	Sudan – Khartoum
Posted Date	23/06/2021
Closing date	06/07/2021

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity & gender balance and encourage qualified female candidates to apply.

Would you like to join WFP Sudan’s Logistics team and enable the delivery of professional, client-focused logistics services? Are you ready to partner with managers to deliver effective logistics management solutions that will change and save the lives of the most vulnerable people in Sudan? If yes, this opportunity is for you.

At WFP, we are looking for experienced Logistics Officers (Fleet) to join each of our logistics teams in El Geneina, Sudan, to be hired on a Fixed Term Contract at the NOA  level.

ABOUT WFP:

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WFP Sudan has the potential to reach millions of food-insecure people across Sudan – with a total of 7.8 million people assisted in 2020. WFP Sudan, one of the largest and complex operations for WFP globally,  is currently rolling out its five-year Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023), which aims to provide emergency assistance through a hybrid approach (Cash, food and vouchers), along with life-changing types of programmes (Nutrition, Resilience and School Feeding).

JOB PURPOSE:

To collect, analyse and report on information to maximise efficiency of the logistics operations and activities. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The Logistics Officer will be responsible from the following duties:

• Responsible for effective management of the WFP fleet and mechanical workshop(s) and provides guidance and supervision to fleet and workshop manpower;
• Responsible for the management of the spare parts stocks, preventive maintenance schedules, campaigns and technical modification programs, etc;
• Carry out regular random checks/inventory of the workshop(s);
• Maintenance of trucks, light vehicles, forklifts and generators for both internal and external clients
• Assess and update the status of corridors of access, route maps and checkpoints/delivery points.
• Liaise with State security and humanitarian line ministries and organs on travel permits and clearance of WFP dedicated trucks and fleet staff
• Responsible for asset monitoring and protection, which includes monitoring of truck movement within and outside South Darfur boundaries using WFP communication resources (GPS, Satamatics, Radio Room etc)
• Ensure adherence to WFP transport and logistics policies and procedures and oversee the training and reporting requirements for the Fleet and Workshop unit
• The Incumbent will also be tasked with management of fuel in the Area Office both for WFP and third parties according to valid SLAs.  While at the same time ensuring its availability by reacting to timely call forwards for fuel replenishments.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or according to Area Office management.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in logistics management, supply chain management or related fields, is required for holders of an advanced university degree and two years relevant professional experience in logistics management, supply chain management or related fields ,is required for holders of a first university degree.

Language: Fluency in both English and Arabic.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

· Experience in Logistics, fleet management, surface transport.

· Experience in report writing is essential.

HOW TO APPLY:

• To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile.
• In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.
• Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview.

TALENTED WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY:

We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.
 
WFP strives to build a work environment that is safe and respectful, and free of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. We believe in open communication, and every individual at WFP is treated with respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious and political beliefs, etc.
 
In this pursuit, WFP assists women to balance work exigencies with personal and family responsibilities by providing an attractive compensation package, including fully paid maternity leave for 16 weeks, breastfeeding time off, and the possibility to avail of flexible working arrangements. Also, we endeavor to provide our staff, women, and men, with training and professional career development.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Closing date: 06 July 2021

• WFP has zero-tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• This position is open ONLY to Sudanese nationals. Applicants who are not Sudanese are not eligible to apply and will therefore not be considered for this position.
• WFP does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process.
• CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO ATTACH BOTH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV OR UN P11 FORM. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV OR P11 IS UPDATED
• PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES WHO HAVE APPLIED BEFORE NEED NOT TO APPLY AGAIN.

WFP in Sudan

In 2019, Sudan faced a worsening economic crisis, including high inflation and rising prices for essential items such as food, medicine and other commodities. After months of civil protest, a Transitional Government was formed in September 2019. The Transitional Government is pursuing a new social contract with the people, prioritizing peace and economic reform, which can pave the way to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2 on zero hunger and improved nutrition

However, a large number of displaced people, including refugees from neighbouring countries, a volatile economic situation, increased climate variability, environmental degradation, disease outbreaks, malnutrition, gender inequality, and the risk of relapse back into potential conflict present significant hunger challenges.

According to the Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan 2020, 9.6 million people require humanitarian support in 2020, including 6.2 million people who are food insecure.  High inflation continues to reduce households’ purchasing power and people are unable to meet their basic needs. An average local food basket takes up at least 75 percent of household income. 

Sudan continues to face persistently high levels of acute malnutrition and stunting, which constitute a significant public health problem. National prevalence of global acute malnutrition – too thin for height – is 14.1 percent. About 2.7 million children suffer from wasting annually, with approximately 522,000 suffering from severe acute malnutrition. 

Although stunting – too short for age – has slightly improved over recent years, the scale of the problem remains concerning. One out of three Sudanese children are undernourished and do not grow to their full cognitive and physical potential.  

Two thirds of the population live in rural areas, and the  economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. However, the sector is vulnerable to climate shocks, and the productivity is low due to inadequate farming practices and post-harvest losses. 

In response to these challenges, WFP works with the Government and partners to provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance, while supporting government efforts to strengthen social protection systems.  

The already dire food security situation in Sudan could worsen with the adverse economic impacts of COVID-19.  Additional efforts are required to prevent already extremely vulnerable households from becoming impoverished. In an effort to protect the most vulnerable groups against hunger and the spread of COVID-19, WFP is adjusting its response in Sudan, while ensuring safety at food and cash distributions. 

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