Consultant Logistics at World Food Programme

Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics operations, Supply chain management, Operations planning, Risk mitigation, Quality control, Team management, Market analysis, Transport management, Warehouse operations, Stakeholder management, Data analysis, Report writing, Strategic planning, Problem resolution, Air transport operations

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 29 April 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu) 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). ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): Under the overall supervision of the WFP Somalia Head of Logistics and the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of Logistics, the incumbent will primarily be responsible for the following task and duties: Operations Planning and Execution Lead operations execution on behalf of the CO Logistics Unit providing direct support to Area Offices and other technical teams to ensure the successful delivery of supplies. Manage supply chain operations to ensure compliance with the established supply chain strategies, policies, procedures and controls, and following corporate standards, with special emphasis on quality control, loss prevention, risk mitigation and cost-effectiveness. Participate in the development and implementation of supply chain plans and procedures, in line with the global WFP supply chain strategy and regional/functional strategies, policies and plans, to achieve operational cost efficiency, agility, reliability and quality. Plan, monitor and manage resources to maximize the effectiveness of supply chain operations including monitoring intermodal transport operations and storage capacity. In close collaboration with the contracting team, manage service providers/vendors, port, fleet and warehouse operations to promote safe, efficient planning and execution of WFP operations and safeguard WFP’s interest. Closely engage with WFP contractors to ensure the efficient utilization of resources and ensure the timely delivery of supplies. Build productive partnerships and collaborate with counterparts in the key supply chain functions to ensure an integrated supply chain approach to food assistance and cross-functional operational alignment. Contribute to the downstream logistics planning to ensure timely delivery of commodities which includes the planning for inbound and outbound movement and the timely utilization based on expiration dates of grants and supplies. Connect downstream pipeline planning with upstream and last mile operations to ensure a systemic overview of stocks and consumption. Contribute with operational risk management, ensuring potential challenges to the operations (including stocks, transport and regulatory requirements) are identified and considered for decision-making. Contribute with in-depth market analysis and supply chain network mapping to inform the selection of appropriate operation modalities to improve performance in WFP Logistics and Cluster Operations. Manage, motivate and develop a team providing coaching, training and career guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance. Transport Operations, Access and Liaison Provide support to the logistics air operations team and provide co-leadership whenever air activities increase in scope and/or complexity. Support BSP and Logistics Cluster whenever required. Oversee transport allocations plans based on the most effective cost combination, sharing the plan with the concerned units and individuals on a timely basis. Provide technical guidance to relevant internal and external stakeholders regarding cargo transport requirements such as dangerous good regulation and health logistics requirements to ensure a safe and effective operation. Contribute to access analysis and mapping efforts to enable WFP to increase and maintain access to relevant air destinations. Support the Logistics Unit to undertake contextual analysis and assess access related risks to alert and anticipate their implications on logistics operations and propose mitigation measures as well as opportunities to adjust the Logistics Concept of Operations. Document good practices and learning to ensure they are systematically disseminated. Ensure that Logistics Unit and relevant stakeholders are aware of any new opportunities or development that may affect operations to increase preparedness and resilience in WFP supply chains. Ensure that WFP is actively participating in relevant inter-agency discussions concerning access. Perform any other relevant duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: University degree in transport, economics or engineering. Experience: At least 5 years of related experience working in humanitarian operations, military or private sector; Knowledge of logistics practices, previous UN experience. Knowledge & Skills: Familiar with good supply chain practices, the candidate should: Develop and maintain partnerships with colleagues internally and with other organizations in the area to ensure smooth collaboration. Develop creative approaches to problem resolution and ensure timely delivery of assigned outputs. Provide sound analytical inputs and contributes to improving institutional capacity to address problems/issues on air transport. Demonstrate ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under supervision; Possess strong writing skills and the ability to draft clear and concise reports. 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 recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel. We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply. At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. 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. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. If you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. To ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. These guidelines are here to help you use AI tools responsibly throughout WFP’s recruitment process. We also want to be transparent about how we use AI on our side. Curious? 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. WFP is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated via email or originating from online job boards. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment or contract with WFP in return for the payment of fees or providing personal or banking information. Read more.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will lead logistics operations, manage supply chain strategies, and ensure the efficient delivery of humanitarian supplies. They are also responsible for managing service providers, overseeing transport and warehouse operations, and leading a team to ensure high performance.