Logistics Officer SSA 10 (Junction, Jamaica) at World Food Programme

, , Jamaica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics Operations, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Transport Arrangements, Inventory Management, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Warehouse Management, Emergency Response, Stakeholder Liaison, Technical Advice, Capacity Building, Partnership Development, Risk Assessment, Project Management, Team Supervision

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 14 December 2025-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Standard Time (Jamaica) 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). ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: Hurricane Melissa, a record-tying Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, making landfall near Black River and causing catastrophic damage across the island. Widespread flash flooding submerged St. Elizabeth Parish, with overflowing rivers, landslides, and storm surges up to 13 feet destroying homes, vehicles, and infrastructure; over 500,000 people lost power, roads were blocked, and significant logistics constraints hindering access to affected areas. The Caribbean MCO covers 22 English and Dutch-speaking countries and territories, including those forecasted to be directly affected. The scale and complexity of the anticipated impact demand a swift and coordinated emergency response. JOB PURPOSE: To lead field logistics operations, 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 ensuring that objectives are achieved in compliance with regional and functional strategies, policies and plans. Plan and lead on implementation of 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 for the WFP Emergency Staging Area in accordance with established guidelines. Implement operational procedures and normative guidance in order to manage WFP assets, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation. Coordinate logistics 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. 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. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and consolidate preliminary data analysis, prepare accurate and timely reports to support a WFP-wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision making. 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, government and the private sector to share knowledge and resources and ensure coordinated delivery of food assistance. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs. Other as required. DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE: Experience evaluating and selecting service providers and third parties. Experience identifying transportation operations risks and maintaining documentation on emergency logistics preparedness. Experience determining with Supply Chain actors best transport modality/timing and liaising with agents and suppliers to meet deadlines. Experience preparing and managing transport and project budgets. Experience managing integrated air, sea, and land transport operations. Experience supervising professional staff. Experience in working in insecure and difficult environments. Experience working with interagency partners to assess and coordinate emergency/non- emergency response. STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Experience: Five years with a Master’s degree or seven years experience without a Master’s degree. Language: Fluency in English. 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 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. Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language 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 Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application 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. 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. 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

Lead field logistics operations to ensure an integrated supply chain approach for food assistance. Coordinate logistics and warehouse management support services while preparing accurate reports to inform supply planning.