Logistics Assistant - Operations

About WFP: The World Food Programme is the world's 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.

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.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices.
• We offer an attractive compensation package.

WFP Tanzania Supply Chain: Supports refugees in the Western part of Tanzania monthly by implementing the Supply Chain components of food distribution. The Tanzania office plays a major role in supporting regional offices across Eastern (RBN) and Southern Africa (RBJ).

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Provide adequate support to contracting activities.
• Monitor contract expiry and allocations under Tariff System Agreements.
• Support timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies.
• Provide support to logistics operations and activities.
• Support management of logistics vendors' contracting activities.
• Purchase order creation and management.
• Contribute to the drive of continuous improvement.
• Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and timely reports.
• Act as a point of contact for resolution of operational and reporting queries.
• Respond to technical queries/requests for support.
• Contribute to budget preparation, monitoring and revision.
• Assist in monitoring inventory management processes.
• Collect and compile data, produce reports.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Any other task as required.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Education:

University degree in Supply Chain, Shipping, Logistics, Engineering or another related field.

Experience:

At least 1-5 years of responsible work experience in operations and logistics.

Desired Experience:

• Analytical and conceptual work in support of strategy design and implementation.
• Coordination of supply chain activities.
• Experience with process improvement and performance management.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language