Logistics Manager (Warehouse), NOA – WFP jobs in Djibouti

ABOUT WFP DJIBOUTI

WFP’s strategy in Djibouti is aligned with Djibouti Vision 2035 and takes into account the regional strategies of the African Union, in particular Agenda 2063 and the Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Agricultural Growth, and the subregional strategies of the IGAD. It is also aligned with the UNDAF for 2018-2022 and builds on the relevant recommendations of the Zero Hunger strategic review. The fight against poverty is a major way to combat food insecurity in Djibouti. Agricultural potential is limited, but the agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors offer opportunities for direct assistance to rural households exposed to food insecurity and malnutrition.

The two pillars of WFP’s strategy are:

• Provide fair employment for women and men in the most vulnerable households; 

• Use safety nets to ensure access to assistance that meets basic needs, including for food security.

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE MISSION

Manage a full range of warehouse activities, including protection of goods and supplies and ensuring a well-organized warehousing and storage service in accordance with WFP warehouse guidelines.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage the various warehouse activities at HLB including dry warehouse, temperature controlled warehouse, bulk cargo handling and storage at Silo (with technical support from Silo engineers) and containerized cargoes in the yard.
2. Review bagged and bulk cargo storage processes and ensure strict compliance with WFP institutional guidelines
3. Provide mentoring and refresher training to WFP warehouses and silo staff
4. Contribute to the implementation setting up and managing the Container Freight Station (CFS).
5. Support capacity building of WFP staff and partners by acting as focal point for warehouse/silo trainings organized at HLB
6. Ensure smooth handling and delivery of WFP food commodities in transit and imported
7 .Support the WFP country office and review in-country storage arrangements, provide guidance and training on warehouse management to cooperating partners, as required.
8. Contribute to the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with broader logistics policies and WFP standards
9. Collect and analyze data through research and networking with colleagues to recommend actions to executives to improve the performance of storage and silo operations.
10. Contribute to the consolidation and preparation of operational planning of the supply chain,
11. Ensure compliance of cargo handling and storage operations in WFP storage facilities
12. Guide and supervise staff of warehouses, acting as a reference point and supporting them with more complex analyzes and queries.
13. Oversee and ensure the collection of data and preparation of accurate and timely reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), in support of a WFP-wide vision of logistics activities that enables informed decision-making and the consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
14. Review internal processes and procedures and find ways to increase daily efficiency.
15. Act within an assigned emergency response capacity, as necessary, to meet emergency food assistance needs.
16. Other tasks as needed.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR FRAMEWORK

Lead by example with integrity
• Respect WFP values, principles and standards – Demonstrate and encourage others to respect WFP values, principles and standards.
• Respect others and value diversity – Values ​​diversity by using respectful and inclusive language, and encourages others to do the same.
• Remains focused and calm under pressure – Remains focused and calm under pressure and encourages others to do the same
• Demonstrates humility and willingness to learn – Demonstrates humility and willingness to learn and share knowledge, frequently seeking and responding to feedback, and taking opportunities for professional development.

Achieves results and delivers on commitments
• Delivers results for maximum impact – Holds himself and/or others accountable for delivering results.
• Delegate appropriately – Achieve results against delegated tasks and seek advice and support where necessary.
• Easily adapts to change – Easily responds to change by adjusting work as necessary

Promotes inclusion and collaboration
• Is open to all and collaborates – Promotes inclusive teamwork and psychological safety by sharing ideas and openly raising issues
• Provides constructive and timely feedback – Promotes the development of others by providing constructive and timely feedback
• Constructs and shares new perspectives – Listens attentively to others to grasp, learn, construct and share new perspectives.

Applies strategic thinking
• Communicates and achieves WFP’s vision – Realizes WFP’s vision and is able to explain how its objectives support that vision
• Embraces curiosity and new ways of doing things – Demonstrates curiosity and suggests new ways of doing things, where appropriate.
• Analyzes and evaluates data – Collects data and shares knowledge to inform decision-making within the team.
• Considers the impact of decisions – Implements decisions and asks questions to understand their impact on broader goals.

MINIMUM STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    Master’s degree in transportation economics, supply chain, logistics, engineering, business management or a related discipline, or first-year university degree supported by additional years of experience professional and/or training/courses in the related field.

Experience: 

Experience coordinating the execution of service provider contracts.
Experience in organizing supplier deliveries and unloading from WFP vessels (rail, air or sea).
Experience in bid evaluation and proposal writing.
Experience in writing reports.

Language knowledge :  Proficiency (level C) in the English language and the language of the place of assignment, if different.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Type of contract:  Fixed-term contract NOA

Unit/Division:  Supply Chain/Logistics

Duty station (city, country): Djibouti, Djibouti

Duration: 1 year renewable (Based on satisfactory performance, organizational needs and availability of funds)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline for submission of applications: April 7, 2024

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to behaviors such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to meet WFP standards of conduct and will therefore be subject to rigorous internal or third-party background checks. 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 result in disqualification or termination of employment.

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