Business Support Assistant (Logistics, GPS - Transport), SSA 4

Overview

Support the Transport unit on the integration of data and GPS tracking in Fleet Finder to ensure all food commodities reach intended beneficiaries.

Tasks Summary

• Receive lists of transporter trucks and check against master list of trucks installed with GPS devices using Microsoft Excel.
• Follow-up by email and phone calls with GPS Service Providers for new trucks to be integrated into the Fleet Finder platform.
• Ensure full utilization of Fleet Finder platform in WFP Country Office and Sub-Offices for all shipments.
• Monitor all incidents in Fleet Finder platform and ensure follow-up is executed by the appropriate WFP Ethiopia focal point in Country Office and Sub-Offices and alerts are resolved in Fleet Finder.
• Liaise with WFP Ethiopia Country Office and Sub-Office staff as well as with WFP Headquarters focal points to ensure GPS data integration and effective reporting.
• Verify that the dashboard contains all necessary information, and establish clear parameters for identifying and reporting irregularities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience in supply chain operations, transport management and GPS-based tracking systems.
• Familiar with GPS tracking systems, including hands-on experience using platforms such as Fleet Finder.
• Proven experience implementing tracking systems for both commodities and trucks, ensuring visibility throughout the supply chain.
• Exposure to digitalization initiatives in transport visibility and operational monitoring.
• Basic understanding of key principles in commodity tracking, transport control systems, and digital transport reporting.
• Ability to monitor GPS incidents, follow up with focal points, and ensure timely resolution.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow-up on deliverables.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Qualification Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education.
• A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Amharic.

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Contract Duration: 6 Months

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