Logistics Officer P3 - Rome, Italy (2 Positions) Lazio

Logistics Officer P3 - Rome, Italy (2 Positions)
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Logistics Officer P3 - Rome, Italy (2 positions)Apply locations: Rome, Italy

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 January 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

THE ROLE To lead field logistics operations or provide technical support in HQ, partnering with the key supply chain functions to ensure an integrated supply chain approach to meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): Participate in the development and implementation of procedures for logistics field operations or Headquarters based units ensuring that objectives are achieved in compliance with regional and functional strategies, policies and plans. Plan and lead on implementation of innovative logistics operations, initiatives and programs to ensure timely, efficient and cost effective supply of direct or indirect food assistance. Collect and analyse relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and make evidence-based proposals. Lead preparation of transport arrangements and contracting of all associated services in accordance with established guidelines. Implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance in order to manage WFP's warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation. Coordinate logistics, port operation, fleet and warehouse management support services in the area of assignment, preparation of contracts and supplier payments. Conduct regular financial analysis and budget reviews, drawing out insights and recommending actions to senior staff to optimise use of available funds. Plan, organise and supervise the work of more junior staff to ensure that tasks are accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements. Gather market intelligence through research and networking, thus improving the knowledge basis available to Country Offices, Region and the Programme, and process and analyse proposals in line with WFP standard rules and regulations in order to deliver efficiently. Build relationships and collaborate with counterparts in the key supply chain functions to ensure an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance. Prepare accurate and timely accounting, data collection and reporting, to inform supply planning and contribute to a WFP wide view of logistics activities, enabling informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders. Provide technical advice and guidance to WFP staff, partners and governments, building capacity to connect to markets, manage food systems and deliver food assistance to those in need. Identify and build productive relationships and partnerships with counterparts in UN agencies, NGOs, governments and the private sector to share knowledge and resources and ensure coordinated delivery of food assistance. Contribute to preparedness actions, prepare CO Logistics Capacity Assessment (LCA), provide technical recommendations and guidance and monitoring the management of specific logistics risks to enable WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and resources at the onset of the crisis. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs. Other as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education:

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. Certificate in Logistics Management or Supply Chain Design from a recognized institution is required. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant progressively experience in supply chain, preferably on inventory and supply chain budget management area or other related areas. Language:

Fluency (level C) in English language.

Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language). TERMS AND CONDITIONS This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities. Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP.

This position is however classified as "non-rotational" which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational.

The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.

This position is open to both internal and external candidates. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc. un. org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance. The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.

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