Logistics Officer CST1, Bria, CAR

Overview

Contribute to the daily planning and coordination of WFP logistics operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and achievement of objectives. Support the development of logistics plans and processes, and manage operational aspects of the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes.
• Support or manage logistics projects or operational activities.
• Collect and analyse data to recommend actions to improve performance.
• Conduct financial analysis and budget reviews.
• Contribute to operational pipeline planning and supply chain management.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other units/services.
• Guide and supervise more junior staff.
• Collate data and contribute to accurate and timely reporting.
• Support capacity building of WFP staff and partners.
• Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues.
• Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices.
• Participate in the on-going review of internal processes and procedures.
• Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required.

Required Experience

Experience in commercial or humanitarian transportation sectors. Experience monitoring and reporting on transport and freight market conditions and trends. Experience in dealing with shipments and clearing imports/exports with customs officials. Experience coordinating procurement and transportation processes with other units/ teams. Experience in warehouse and commodity management. Experience working with corporate systems (databases, software).

Qualifications

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

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