Logistics Assistant (Port operations) – Berbera

Vacancy Announcement

Job Title: Logistics Assistant (Port operations)

Contract Type/Grade: Fixed Term (G4)

Duty Station: Berbera

Contract Duration: 1Yr (initial)

Date of Issue: 21st June 2023

Closing Date: 4th July 2023

What will you do?

• Follow up with stakeholders daily during vessel discharge, bagging and dispatching to ensure the smooth running of operations.
• Ensure transporters have mobilized enough trucks to uplift cargo during discharging andloading vessels.
• Supervision of WFP’s time charter vessel loading and discharge operation
• Ensure stevedores and the agents responsible have mobilized enough labour force to handle the cargo.
• Inspect the condition of commodities upon arrival and report any discrepancies as appropriate.
• Ensure the required gear for handling the discharge of commodities (cranes, bagging machines,weighing scales etc) is available and verify unit weight andpackaging according to WFP standards.

• Track the movement of containers from the Port to the warehouse and ensure all shunting processes are met.
• Regular coordination and interaction with customs clearing agents for timely customs clearance and dispatch from the port to the destination
• Maintain filling and reporting system of all containers arriving at the port and moving towarehouses.
• Assist in the management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
• Assist to file waybills and shipping documents secure the file system and keep it in an orderly manner.
• Assist to receive and cross-check stakeholders’ reports for correct data before port operation. focal point sign and submit the invoice to the team for processing.
• Assist in business support activities of the port office.
• Participate in monthly physical stock count exercise.
• To maintain the expected arrival sheet and share concerns on a regular basis.
• When required assist WFP’s operation at different warehouses in Berbera
• Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.