Logistics Associate (SP), Special Service Agreement SSA6, (3 months contract extendable) at World Food Programme

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is found in Johannesburg Regional Bureaux. The Job holder reports to a Logistics Officer, Head of Unit or the designate. At this level, the job holder demonstrates responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance for all assistance modalities for both WFP and logistics common services. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. The Job holder typically manage a small team, supervising and coaching staff.

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide specialized support functions and/or supervise staff performing standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Provide specialized support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Coordinate requisitioning and ensure timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorised partners and destinations.
• Manage logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.
• Support gathering market intelligence, vendor assessments (e.g. transporters, retailers) to support vendor selection process.
• Identify, resolve and/or provide recommendations on specialised queries/requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of enquiries with excellent client service mind-set.
• Prepare, monitor and revise budget for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in compliance with corporate standards.
• Monitor inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary.
• Support oversight for commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
• Analyse operational pipeline and contribute to assessments and operational planning for all delivery modalities, to ensure that supply chain requirements are taken into consideration.
• Manage documentation processing for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating complex issues to the supervisor.
• Perform research, collect data and conduct analysis, produce reports (e.g. CCTI, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance) and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems to enable informed decision-making.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support logistics operations management and contribute to effective service delivery.
• Supervise the work of support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines for all assistance modalities.
• Support logistics emergency preparedness and response activities including Logistics Capacity Assessment and Contingency Plan update, to support WFP’s response in emergencies.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Supply Chain Management and Optimization: Demonstrates ability to design basic supply chain networks, including appropriately assessing and escalating challenges to ensure that WFP is able to provide consistent and uninterrupted service to its beneficiaries and partners.
• Planning, Project & Resource Mgmt: Collects and analyses relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and makes evidence-based proposals.
• Information Management & Reporting: Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate preliminary data analysis, draft reports and disseminate information that represents concerns and trends.
• Market Analysis, Contracting and Operational Execution: Demonstrates ability to collect market information and process and analyse proposals in line with WFP standard rules and regulations in order to deliver efficiently.
• Warehouse and Inventory Management: Demonstrates ability to implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance in order to manage WFP’s warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation.
• Technical Assistance and Coordination: Demonstrates abilities to provide basic technical advice and maintain effective (inclusive, collaborative, unified) logistics coordination mechanisms with humanitarian partners and other relevant stakeholders.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
• Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English
• Experience: At least 5 years or more of post-secondary school professional experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience maintaining corporate systems and running queries on ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.
• Experience in administering third party service providers’ contracts.
• Experience in compiling contract documentation.
• Experience in contract execution.
• Experience in budget monitoring and reporting.

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

• Gross Monthly Salary Range: R26,291-00 to R39,621-00
• Benefits: Medical Insurance 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

This vacancy announcement will close on Monday, the 18th of May 2020 at 11:59pm, Johannesburg time

This position is only open to South African Citizens and non-South African Citizens with Permanent Residence Permit or valid South African Work Permit

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply