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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.ABOUT WFPThe World Food Programme is the worlds 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 WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.To learn more about WFP visit our website : follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news : YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok.WHY JOIN WFPWFP 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).UNIT / DIVISION : SCDLCDUTY STATION (City Country) : Remote workingDURATION : 6 monthsBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT :As a member of both the Global Logistics Cluster Support Team and the Regional Bureau Supply Chain Team the Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer is assigned to regional desks or groups of countries where the humanitarian community together with the local government have requested some support to implement (partially or fully) the core functions of the cluster approach at country level. The Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer supports participates and in some instance may oversee global events. The Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer advises and provides guidance to the coordination cells supports the Country Office reviewed strategy and may provide surge capacity to on-set activities in-country for Southern Africa region. The Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer contributes to fostering developing and maintaining of strategic partnerships and therefore strengthening the community of the Logistics Cluster partners. The Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer reports to RBJs Regional Supply Chain Officer (or his / her designated officer) while maintaining close technical liaison with the various managers within the Global Logistics Cluster at Headquarters level.ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :Preparedness 1.Lead the planning implementation support and monitoring activities of the GLC field preparedness project at regional and country level. This includes both implementation and desk support to necessary country-level resources for these activities.2. Provide strategic support top lan organize and facilitate dedicated workshops and trainings both at regional and country level.3. Coordinate post-closure country activities related to GLC preparedness including reporting on both achievements (metrics) and impact.Training4. Support the identification and design of Logistics Cluster Trainings in Southern Africa.5. Lead the delivery of Logistics Cluster Trainings in the region.6. Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for any training related tasks to be delivered in languages used in the RBP region (French English).Operational and Surge Capacity7. Where required in Southern Region support both ongoing and sudden-onset emergency response activities (desk support) or through field deployments at country-level (surge support)TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SHORT-TERM / CONSULTANCY CONTRACTS HR-8. Lead or support the implementation of new Logistics Cluster operations in accordance with the GLC Head of Operations.9. Provide advice on Humanitarian Response Planning Humanitarian Needs Overview Inter Cluster Coordination and other strategic planning products. Actively support project design for operations assigned including CSP and Budget Revisions.10. Design contribute anddrive the information exchange betweenstakeholders both at country and regional levels (WFP partners at global level private sector) and with the field.11. Contribute to thedefinitionof the logistics strategy withinthe GLC policies andprocedures andsupport effective integration of Logistics Cluster operations and services including coordination with other organizations.DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT :A) Support the transition and follow up on the Field Based Preparedness Project in Southern Africa with key success indicators and a long-term continuity strategy.B) National Officers are trained accompanied and supported with acquired abilities to lead in future activities and responses.C) Structured logistics coordination mechanisms are established at country and regional level in close coordination with OCHA National and Regional Disaster Management Agencies.D) Regional and sub-regional events (including a simulation exercise) are held once a year to maintain a network of responders and a community of practice. E) Where requested emergency field support has been conducted providing logistics coordination leadership and guidance to the WFP country office and the humanitarian community.F) Support Preparedness Lead Officer within donor relationship area proposal development and reporting.G) Support budget management and Field Base Preparedness Project global staff coordination.H) Support any other responsibilities under Preparedness Lead functions if needed.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :Education : University degree in social sciences international relations crisis management emergency preparedness and response or related field; information management; capacity building and trainings; or the equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience : Minimum of seven years of working experience including : working in international emergency response; disaster risk management (DRM) or disaster risk reduction (DRR); logistics; capacity building capacity strengthening or training; extensive experience in working with national and international coordination systems as well as exposer to the IASC cluster system especially Logistics Cluster are important.Knowledge & Skills : Strong knowledge of project management desirable. Excellent skills in working in international teams and managing projects under tight deadlines and resource constraints in an engaging and solution-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal communications skills; good research and analytical skills; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team; excellent written skills; sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office 365 especially Excel Word PowerPoint and other related software. Strong information management skills are desirable.Languages : Fluency in spoken and written English Spanish is mandatory. In addition French is considered a significant value add. Working knowledge of other UN languages as well as Portuguese (WFP official language) are considered an assetWFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORKWFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.Click here to access WFP Leadership FrameworkREASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONWFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact :NO FEE DISCLAIMERThe United Nations does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. Furthermore please note that emblems logos names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONWe 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 languageKindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover LetterAdditional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future timePlease contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your applicationOnly shortlisted candidates will be notifiedAll 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.Required Experience :Unclear SeniorityKey SkillsShipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,LogisticsEmployment Type : Full-TimeExperience : yearsVacancy : 1
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