DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS13 November 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Maputo)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs 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.
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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).
JOB PURPOSE:To coordinate receipt/dispatch and verification of commodities in order to maximise quality of warehouse operations and mitigate losses and ensure implementation of the best storage management practices and compliance with WFP warehouse guidelines and standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Assistant, the warehouse clerk will perform the following functions:
Coordinate and/or receive/dispatch commodities and other relief items (NFI) including transhipment (truck to truck) against official approved documentation (e.g. waybills and/or delivery notes) ensuring accuracy in physical count of commodities including the quality in compliance with the established standards.
Review, verify and sign off warehouse and transport documents, and ensure accurate maintenance of confidential files and warehouse transaction records to enable immediate reporting on commodity movements in line with the corporate requirements.
In coordination with the senior logistics assistant, liaise with the focal points of the WFP delegations/field offices to obtain weekly arrivals. Liaise with the transporters hired by WFP to carry out the loadings.
Conduct daily warehouse closing reconciliation and accurate inventory checks supporting internal control systems in compliance with the warehouse management requirements.
Perform daily inspections and prepare reports on the quantity and quality of the commodities received/dispatched and handled, detect promptly and analyse reasons for stock discrepancies/damages, investigate missing quantity and prepare warehouse loss reports recommending appropriate solutions, to enable informed decision-making.
Support regular physical stock inventory exercise, to ensure compliance with IPSAS and standard business requirements.
Implement appropriate measures to safeguard food and non-food commodities, to ensure quality control using standard preventive measures in line with WFP established procedures.
Monitor condition of the warehouse and commodities and take appropriate actions, to support efficient warehouse space-planning and well-organized commodity storage following WFP warehouse standards.
Provide supervision, guidance and on-the-job training to warehouse staff supporting their development and high performance.
Supervise the process of loading and unloading WFP products Carry out daily, weekly and monthly physical inventories of all items stored in the warehouse; and ensure that all records of movements (stacks/bank cards, receipts, dispatches, etc...) are aligned with PMA control system. Carry out timely and accurate communication on stock movements, loading instructions, implementation progress, aging of products in storage.
Ensure that that all stock in transit as closely monitored and respective delivery progress reported on daily basis
Perform data verification against billed services Interact with partner focal points on issues related to product deliveries.
Monitor the execution of services provided by providers. Particularly for cargo handling, cleaning and pest control services.
In case of receiving infested food or without the proper documentation, immediately report the facts to the head of Logistics or hierarchical supervisor Monitor pest control and recommend mitigation actions in case of product infestation Maintain an archive of documents in accordance with WFP procedures Perform other related tasks as needed.
Support the Cash based Transfer Modality with visual inspection of the proposed retailersโ commodities and report on any quality issues.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.Experience: At least 5 Years of related job experience.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Portuguese. Basic in both oral and written communication in English.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:
Experience using logistics databases to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.
Experience analysing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports.
Experience in measuring service providersโ performance against set KPIs.
Experience in assisting the preparation of contract documentation.
Experience in providing technical business support in corporate systems.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Type of contract: Service Contract, SC5
Duty Station: Multiple Duty Stations
Duration: TBC
This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only.
Female-qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
13th November 2025
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
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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.