Logistics Officer (Shipping/Port Operations) NOB, FT at WFP
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
10 January 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam)
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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.
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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).
THE ROLE
To contribute to daily planning and coordination of WFP logistics operations including monitoring of services provided by contracted external organizations to ensure cost-effective operations and that set objectives are achieved in full.
To lead the good coordination with WFP Shipping Agents/Port Authorities for prompt berthing and smooth discharge/loading operations and ensure all required contract modalities are in place prior to shipments/vessels arrivals and efficient shipments receipts, warehousing, and dispatches to the regional destinations including Tanzania, DRC, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Malawi and Zambia.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a National Logistics Officer (Shipping / Ports Operations – NOB)
reporting to Head of Logistics at Country Office, you will be
responsible for the following key duties:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
Managing the WFP’s port operations by leading, guiding, and coaching the team to achieve the effective and efficient delivery of humanitarian food and related non-food items to the regional countries through the Tanzania corridors.
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Consolidate and plan shipments and manage operational aspects of chartered and/or liner vessels, and cargoes, including checking shipping document readiness, and loading and discharging operations.
Coordination with all internal and external stakeholders, to ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of commodities through the port, streamlined with downstream pipeline plans, to ensure the smooth and timely provision of food assistance to beneficiaries in the region countries using the Dar Es Salaam Port.
Effective coordination with WFP’s vessel agents, vessel port representatives, local authorities, WFP’s cargo superintendent companies and WFP’s logistics service providers, to ensure no delays in cargo clearance, and vessel loading and discharging operations.
The supervision and monitoring of vessel loading and discharge operations and assurance that all necessary corrective actions are taken to achieve the most cost-efficient and timely operations, as well as the avoidance or minimization of demurrage charges, detention fees and any other additional costs that WFP may incur.
Ensure that all required documentation, such as Statement of Facts, Notice of Readiness, Letter of Protest, etc. are submitted/accepted correctly as per Charter Party (C/P), and communicated to WFP Head Quarter in a timely manner.
Close coordination with WFP’s cargo superintendent company and/or Vessel’s port representatives prior to vessel arrivals to protect WFP interests during vessel operations and to ensure full cargo quantity in good condition is always loaded/discharged.
Ensuring that adequate measures are in place for commodity handling, quality and quantity control and any immediate actions are being taken to safeguard the commodities and WFP’s interest at all times.
The pro-active prevention of commodity losses during discharges/loading operations including the implementation of mitigation measures, necessary interventions during cases of cargo damage, the timely reporting of any incidents, commodity losses/ damages to all relevant parties, and the arrangements for adequate inspections, sampling, testing to support the final settlement of disputed cargoes.
Ensure good communications and effective negotiations with external parties in order to facilitate smooth shipping and port operations.
Ensuring that relevant staff is properly briefed on the Standard Port Operation procedures and responsibilities of WFP Vessels/Stevedores/Superintendents and Forwarding/Customs Agents with a clear understanding on the points where risk is transferred; and ensuring the capacity building and on-the-job training of your team staff in the technical areas of port operations and shipping.
Contribute to the preparation and implementation of WFP policy guidelines and operational directives and procedures in respect of ocean transport activity.
Monitor the performance of WFP contractors and report on their performances.
Supervise performance of WFP’s vessel’s agents and forwarding/customs agents, stevedores, clearing agents and other ancillary contractors to ensure efficient operations, and provide input in the annual performance review. Contribute to supply chain by providing technical support and guidance to other services, Units/Departments, and Country Offices using Tanzania Corridors, particularly for emergency response. Identify, regularly monitor and manage contractual, operational and supply chain risks relevant to shipping and port operation activities.
Collect and Analyse data through market analysis, research, and networking with colleagues and recommend actions to improve shipping and port operation performance for the Tanzania corridors.
Collect data and prepare accurate and timely reports, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting a WFP-wide view of shipping and port operation activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Build productive partnerships with supply chain colleagues and staff widely in the organization and support partnership building with donors, humanitarian agencies, and other institutions to support efficient and effective shipping and port operations for the Tanzania corridors.
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Participate in the ongoing review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiency of the teams. Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
Adhere to WFP standard performance management guidelines and practices to contribute to achieving Service objectives and support the design and implementation of staff learning and development activities.
Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men.
Other as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Shipping, Logistics, or other relevant fields.
Desired experiences for entry into the role:
At least five (5) years of relevant postgraduate professional-level work experience in shipping, port operations, and/or related fields.
Experience in managing complex logistics operations, including knowledge of transport and logistics contracting and executions, port operations, commodity accounting, and warehouse management.
Professional level experience specifically in Port and International Shipping Operations.
Experience working with supply chain actors in coordinating transport modality/timing and liaising with agents and suppliers to meet deadlines.
Preparation and management of transport and project budgets.
Successful demonstration of staff management capacity for large and complex operations.
Experience in working with interagency partners to assess and coordinate emergency response.
Demonstrated capacity for undertaking technical assistance with public and private sector stakeholders.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Swahili language.
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 dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Reports Officer at WFP
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29 December 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam)
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.
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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).
World Food Programme (WFP) Tanzania is seeking to hire a consultant to support Reporting and Partnership functions from February 2025 to April 2025. The position is based at the Country Office in Dar es Salaam and reports to the Head of the Communications, Marketing and Advocacy/Partnerships Unit. The Unit is responsible for engagement with donors, corporate reporting, production of internal and external communication materials, providing support to country office functional units and coordinating reporting and communication activities to meet set requirements.
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i) Carry out a range of partnerships activities, analytical work and research to enable WFP to effectively position itself internally and externally to attract resources and technical support to advance its work in the country.
ii) Co-ordinate and draft a high-quality Annual Country Report (ACR) to meet its contractual agreement with donors of publishing the report by 31March 2025.
Key Accountabilities (Not all inclusive-within the delegated authority)
Develop briefs/talking points for senior management and using socio political insights, donor intel and factual information as needed.
Develop products for donor and other audiences which capture key messages from programmatic outcomes to leverage support for WFP’s work in the country.
Draft/edit reports for submission to donors soliciting inputs from relevant units in the CO (example BHA/ECHO interim and final reports).
Support the development of concept notes/proposals to leverage technical support or mobilize resources for WFP’s work in the country
Draft corporate reports, such as country briefs, sit reps, soliciting input and conducting research and socio-political analysis as needed.
Specifically, in relation to the Annual Country Report:
Familiarize self thoroughly with the ACR guidance, including the two corporate platforms: Standard Project Report Intelligent Next Generations (SPRING) and Country Office Tool for Managing Effectively (COMET). Review the general checklist and familiarize self with technical guidance.
Work closely with the Government Partnerships Officer to ensure there is efficient coordination of the internal ACR process including CO submission status, RBJ Reviewer status, and management review and clearance.
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Collaborate with functional units including COMET and M&E, programme team, and supply chain for enhanced access to accurate data, and information, to advocate and effectively communicate WFP’s work and impact to donors and partners.
Ensure the ACR calendar is strictly followed and provide support and advice to CO functional units on the ACR guidance.
Draft high-quality ACRs that demonstrate WFP’s organizational performance in Tanzania and highlight WFP’s contribution to the food and nutrition security of the country.
Analyze the outcome and output indicators in terms of baseline data, the previous year, and the current reporting year.
Review food and nutrition security data and ensure that the narrative is consistent with the tables.
Review the beneficiary, tonnage and dollar amount, and other figures in all tables, and address inconsistencies.
Ensure that all components of the ACR are of optimal quality in terms of grammar, format, and general content.
Any other duties as assigned and as required to ensure quality reporting, including producing a snapshot of the ACRs (two-pager per ACR)
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, Information Management or Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Experience: Over 3 years of relevant WFP experience in programme, M&E, report writing and data analysis
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of WFP reporting and data systems
Strong understanding of information management and results-based reporting; Excellent written and oral communication capacity, inclusive of demonstrated presentation skills, and excellent analytical and proven report writing skills. Ability to deliver results through planning and organizing own activities effectively.
Ability to successfully manage multiple analysis and reporting requests in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent cross-group collaboration skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations while working remotely.
Proficiency in MS Office
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Read Also:
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
