Consultant Logistics at World Food Programme

Bor, Jonglei, South Sudan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics, Assessment, Communication, Training, Collaboration, Analysis, Project Management, Capacity Building, Resource Mobilization, Operational Support, Emergency Response, Documentation, Coordination, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Information Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 18 January 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Juba) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. 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. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): Lead the identification/assessment and prioritization of key logistics bottlenecks and gaps impeding delivery of essential assistance by the humanitarian community. Support humanitarian partners in field locations where the Logistics Cluster does not have presence with the provision of common logistics services. On a strategic level, assess and review existing procedures in place to identify areas of improvement. This includes reaching out to organizations and generating feedback on operational issues. Analyze this information and act accordingly if improvements can be made while providing feedback. Act as the Logistics Cluster focal point in key field sites where major cluster activities are ongoing as well as deep field locations. This includes, but not limited to. addressing existing communication gaps between Cuba and deep field locations through organizing and chairing field level Logistics Cluster meetings. Conduct rapid assessments in field locations when response constraints are identified (e.g. accessibility, inter-cluster coordinated response etc.) 5.Work closely with WFP units to identify expansion areas of cost-effective transport modalities as per the Logistics Cluster strategy. Liaise with other functional units where required to clearly detail plans and operational support, follow up to ensure there are no gaps in the plan. Assist in the preparation and review ot special operation project documents for the implementation of the cluster activities. Attend relevant meetings and coordination forums (e.g. Operations Working Group, Access Working Group, etc.) representing the Logistics Cluster when requested. Ensure close collaboration with Logistics Cluster partners, NGO forum, OCHA, core pipelines managers and other relevant humanitarian bodies. Support capacity strengthening of Logistics Cluster national staff in field locations. Organize and provide training for partners in field locations where necessary. Advise and assist in identifying and mobilizing the necessary resources (i.e. financial, HR and assets) for the implementation of the cluster operations. Establish and maintain internal information sharing mechanisms, documentation formats, assessment formats, central file store, according to SSUD LC guidelines and standardization Support the collect of information on available transport and storage (both inter- agency and Logistics Capacity Assessment) and the status of infrastructure in the region in liaison with the Nation a) Logistics Cluster. Provide support to Logistics Cluster Coordinator, Deputy Logistics Cluster Coordinators and Information Management Officer to complete tasks as needed. Perform other tasks as required QUALIFICATIONS&EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education: University degree (preferably in logistics, business administration, engineering, political science), or equivalent professional experience or extensive relevant logistics experience. Experience: Languages: A minimum of three years of professional experience in an international context, preferably in a logistics response. Previous experience in emergencies is important. Fluency in spoken and written English is required; Languages vary depending on duty station. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email. If you experience challenges while submitting your online application, please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org for technical support only. Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time Only shortlisted candidates will be notified All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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Find out more here. Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? Check out our newsletter highlighting the career stories of our passionate staff here: Pathway to WFP | LinkedIn Integrity, collaboration, commitment, humanity, inclusion. These values inspire everything we do every day, allowing us to work towards a world with zero hunger. You can read more about the values here. Our behaviour guides us in how we accomplish our mission. All WFP employees are expected to demonstrate the standards of behaviour described in the WFP Leadership Framework. Learn more about the WFP Leadership Framework here. 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Responsibilities

Lead the identification and prioritization of logistics bottlenecks affecting humanitarian assistance delivery. Support humanitarian partners and conduct assessments in field locations to improve logistics operations.