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Job Title: Logistics Officer
Grade: SC8
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Renewal of contract: Subject to WFP needs, staff performance and the availability of funds
Duty Station: Amman, Jordan
This vacancy announcement is for Jordanian nationals.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The objective of a country-level Logistics Cluster is to ensure that timely, coherent and effective logistics support to humanitarian aid/relief operations is possible (within funding and security constraints). WFP as lead agency of the Logistics Cluster is accountable to work in partnership with humanitarian stakeholders to deliver a strategic response, based on operational gaps (as per the IASC Guidelines on Cluster Coordination at Country Level). Within each country-level Logistics Cluster Lead Agency is a Logistics Cluster Coordinator (as per the IASC Generic Terms of Reference for Sector Leads at Country Level), who is responsible to lead and facilitate this process. Based on the needs identified and expressed by the humanitarian community, the Cluster will assume a coordination and information management role, while attempting to facilitate common services where required to maximize the use of available resources in-country, provide support and advocacy surrounding customs clearance and government liaison, and establish a more coordinated and cost-effective operational approach.
Job Purpose:
To facilitate the management of Logistics Cluster common service provision
through; management of daily operations, analysing and reporting on information, and cooperating with implementing partners to maximise efficiency of the logistics operations and activities.
The Logistics Officer SC8 position is based in Amman in support to the Gaza operation, he/she works under the direct supervision of the Logistics Clusterโs Jordan Corridor Manager.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly supervise a team of logistics associates based in Amman.
- Provide specialized support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of partners' cargo to specified destinations.
- Coordinate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including UNOPS (2720), other UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, to support logistics operations management and strengthen partnerships on the humanitarian supply chain.
- Coordinate closely with JHCO and other authorities to enable the delivery of partner agencies supplies into Gaza.
- Establish reports based on logistics movements and share them according to requirements.
- Gather market intelligence, coordinate vendor assessments (e.g. transporters, warehouses) and produce relevant reports.
- Manage complex operational issues and provide solutions or recommendations related to all assistance modalities, using initiative and following processes, to ensure the provision of timely resolutions with excellent client service mind-set.
- Organise, lead, and participate in the regular logistics cluster meetings.
- Ensure the integrity of transport information, including commodity tracking in WFP standard systems.
- Prepare and maintain transport information for reporting purposes on cargo tracking.
- Respond to a variety of technical queries / requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all inquiries with a high standard of client service mind-set. Participate in logistics emergency preparedness and response activities including Logistics Capacity Assessment and Contingency Plan update, to support WFPโs response in emergencies.
- Ensure adequate logistics preparedness through contingency planning and continuous logistics preparedness reviews.
- Coordinate logistics operations with other organisations in the area.
- Oversee the consignment and inventory management cycles of the interagency pipeline.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Three (3) or more years of managerial experience in similar positions with a relevant bachelorโs degree or On (1) year or more of managerial experience in similar positions with a relevant Masterโs degree.
- Experience coordinating service providersโ contract execution.
- Experience arranging supplier deliveries through (rail, air, or sea).
- Experience in report writing
- Experience using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and stocks.
Education
Masterโs degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, statistics or economics (preferably transport economics), or equivalent professional experience or extensive relevant logistics experience.
Language
Native Arabic speaker.
Proficiency/Level C of English is required.
**The Service Contract (SC) is a decentralized contracting instrument refer to specific guidelines provided and updated by HQ Policy team. It is a flexible contract modality use only by WFP Country Offices. The remuneration of SC holders is based on services satisfactorily provided in accordance with the Terms of Reference under the SC. Remuneration is made on a monthly basis and may include a sum for pension purposes, as described in Manual Section III.7.6.5.
The SC holders are covered under the safety and security measures implemented by the COs and RBs and must comply with the relevant security instructions under the Security Plan.
Following is brief guidance on the contract modality entitlement:
Contract Type: Service Contract
Grade Level: 8
Duty Station: Palestine Country Office
Job Title: Logistics Officer โ based in Amman
Duration: 12 months
Required years of relevant experience: 3 or more years of managerial experience
Remuneration (Monthly): As per SC Salary scale
Health coverage: Under CIGNA- co-cost sharing
Social Insurance: 8.33% monthly added to the net base salary
Renewal of contract: Subject to WFP needs, staff performance and the availability of funds
Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
Sick Leave: 2 Days per month
Taxes: Remuneration under SC is not exempt from national or local taxation
Medical Clearance: Required
Eligibility to apply: National resident or having a valid visa/ permit to live and to work in Jordan
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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.
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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