Logistics Officer-Air Operations-NOA – Mogadishu, Somalia

World Food Programme (WFP)

Logistics Officer-Air Operations-NOA – Mogadishu, Somalia

  • Organization: WFP – World Food Programme
  • Location: Mogadishu
  • Closing Date: 2024-05-25

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.

POSTING DATE.

Posting date: Sunday 12th May 2024.

WHY JOIN WFP SOMALIA?

In Somalia, the World Food Programme provides food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, and relief through the hard work of more than 618 employees who contribute towards making Somalia hunger free in close partnership with local partners.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates are especially are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Air Operations Coordination

  • Supervise the logistics air operations team oversee the dispatch and receiving process at AAIA and ensure that the quality and quantity of product correspond to plans and documentation.
  • Lead preparation of air transport arrangements of all associated services following established guidelines and best practices.
  • Prepare dispatch plans, sharing the plan with the concerned units and individuals on a timely basis.
  • Ensure that the Temperature Controlled Units (TCU) used to store nutritious products and medicines are well functioning and optimally used and oversee related Temperature Sensitive Storage capacity whenever required to fulfil transport requirements.
  • Oversee ground support operations including the management of inventory in the airport and required handling and shunting activities for food and non-food supplies, including health supplies.
  • Lead and coordinate the loading of the cargo aircraft with operators and airport authorities to ensure optimal use of the air assets and troubleshoot problems both at Mogadishu and receiving airstrips.
  • 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.
  • Serve as the Logistics Unit liaison focal point with relevant air operations stakeholders including airport management focal points, ATMIS and other relevant authorities,
  • Secure Airstrip clearance from UNDSS as well as any other relevant approval before dispatches.

On Demand Services

  • Serve as service provision manager and coordinate all external logistics service provision activities including bilateral service provision (cost recovery) and Logistics Cluster common services (free-to-use).
  • Contribute to planning and monitoring of transport operations and coordinate with logistics team to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of supplies.
  • Maintain an accurate control of services delivered and constantly monitor the performance of supply chain operations to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place.
  • Ensure supply chain operations are compliant with strategies, policies, procedures and controls, and follow corporate standards, with special emphasis on quality control, loss prevention, risk mitigation and cost-effectiveness.

Operation Support

  • Support the performance management function and design and implement performance and risk management projects.
  • Oversee logistics support activities ensuring WFP operations receive timely support including WFP Non-food items (Maintenance, Replenishment and Operations -MRO resources) and support the Logistics Unit with appropriate inventory management and forecasting of these resources.
  • Plan, organize and supervise the work of teams involved in the execution of the functions above.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University bachelor’s degree in aviation, logistics and Transportaion, operations management, business administration or any other related field: or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Languages: Fluency in English is required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Work Experience: Minimum one-year postgraduate professional experience in air operations management, flights tracking systems and warehousing or any other related experience.

KNOWELEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills; high attention to detail and proofreading ability; good research and analytical skills; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team; good communication and networking skills; ability to work independently while asking questions and seeking support in a fast-paced work environment; willingness to work in challenging environments / field locations.
  • Proficient in MS Office package, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability in data acquisition and knowledge of Access or other database tools is a great advantage.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract duration: 1 year, Initial.

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline for applications:  Saturday 25th May 2024.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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