Overview
The incumbent shall support the Logistics Unit by overseeing Nacala Hub Logistics and collecting, analysing and report on information to maximise efficiency of the logistics operations and activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes.
- Support logistics projects or operational day-to-day activities.
- Collect and analyse data to recommend actions to improve performance of local logistics operations.
- Liaise with Clearing and forwarding agent, customs clearing agent and port authorities.
- Plan and implement cost-efficient storage and delivery of relief items.
- Ensure commodity and other relief items stock movements are compliant with WFP corporate systems and procedures.
- Conduct portions of financial analysis and budget reviews.
- Guide support staff.
- Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting.
- Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners.
- Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff.
- Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices.
- Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required.
Required Experience
- Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution.
- Experience arranging supplier deliveries and the discharge of WFP vessels (rail, air, or sea).
- Experience in SAP or other integrated web-based system.
- Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals.
- Experience in report writing.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related professional work experience.
Qualifications
• Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with additional years (2 years) of related work experience and/or training/courses.
