Logistics Officer – Funds management
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- Job description
- Vacancy Announcement No- JR112653
- Job Title: Logistics Officer – Funds management
- Contract Type/Grade: NOA
- Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia.
- Contract Duration: 12 months-Renewable.
- Date of Issue: 18th May 2025 | Closing Date: 27th May 2025
- KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
- • Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.
- • Support logistics projects or operational day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effec-tive delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
- • Collect and analyse data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics operations.
- • Conduct portions of financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to the supervisor to optimize use of available funds.
- • Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.
- • Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, 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 (i.e. through con-tribution to the training materials).
- • Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated ap-proach to food assistance.
- • Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to af-fected areas at the onset of the crisis.
- • Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
- • Contribute to the review of budget plans, monitoring and analysis of project financial performance and make recommendations in compli-ance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices to support financial analysis and optimization of resources.
- • Provide basic analysis on fund and grant balances and refer to the supervisor discrepancies, to support maximum fund utilization and deci-sion-making process.
- • Maintain communication with a number of individuals regarding project funds management matters and related processes to clarify any dis-crepancies and optimize use of funds
- • Assist in providing the procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP finan-cial policies, rules and regulations.
- • Monitor monthly expenditure forecasts and provide expenditure reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making.
- • Verify vendor claims, advances and other receivables and observe appropriate procurement procedures, to ensure that suppliers are paid in a timely manner and in conformance with WFP finance rules and regulations
- • Strong knowledge of CBT Payments/Operations, and the internal relationships between Logistics and Other units/stockholders
- • Perform other duties which are required.
- Skills and qualifications
- Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field 0r First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
- Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree Or First University Degree with a minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in supply chain management and management of logistics operations in commercial or humanitarian transportation sector.
- Language: Fluent knowledge (Proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- • Basic knowledge of security procedures, methods, and equipment, typically acquired through technical training and relevant work experience.
- • Demonstrated experience in commercial or humanitarian transportation sectors including dealing with shipments and clearing imports/exports
- • Monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends.
- • Knowledge in coordinating procurement and transportation processes with other units/ teams.
- • Experience in warehouse and commodity management.
- • Proficiency in using various information management systems, databases and software.
- • Hands-on relevant experience in the UN or INGOs is desirable.
- • Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- • Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution.
- • Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals.
- • Experience in report writing.
- This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
- How to apply
- Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:
- • External Applicants: Click here!
- • Internal Applicants: Click here!
- Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. WFP is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
- Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.
- WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.
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