Turkey Job Openings

World Food Programme

Roving Logistics Officer SC8

Ankara

FULL TIME

September 10, 2024

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

23 September 2024-23:59-GMT+03:00 Turkey Time (Istanbul)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. 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 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 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:

https://www.wfp.org

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 TITLE: Logistics Officer (Roving)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service contract – SC8

UNIT/DIVISION: Logistics

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Ankara, Turkiye

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

In the framework of the Ukrainian emergency and the global food crisis, WFP committed to sustain and replenish its grain reserve through the purchase and delivery of Ukrainian wheat to country offices. As part of this initiative HQ Logistics established a milling and logistics contract in Türkiye with 2 service providers back in 2022. Since then, over 390,000mt of wheat has been milled and shipped to different country offices including Palestine, Sudan, Afghanistan and Yemen. Additionally, WFP has active procurement activities in Turkiye for the programme operations globally. The food shipments move from different points of origins in Turkiye such as Samsun, Tekirdag, Mersin, Istanbul among others.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision of the Project lead – Field Support Unit of the Supply Chain and Delivery division, the logistics officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Gather as much information on potential transport delays through to destination/port congestion to ensure WFP interests are fully covered and share this information with the necessary/concerned offices. Be available to aid/assist in operational accidents and unexpected events. Support logistics projects or operational day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to WFP programme needs. Oversee that proper documents are received and submitted to local authorities prior to vessel arrival to ensure no delays in cargo clearance and vessel loading/discharging arrangements. Liaise with WFP’s cargo superintendent company and/or vessel operations and to ensure full cargo quantity in good condition is always loaded/discharged. Review and be aware of WFP Superintendence arrangements to ensure adequate measures are in place for commodity quality control and any immediate actions can be taken to safeguard the commodities and WFP interest at all times. Ascertain logistics reporting and monitoring of dispatches and deliveries and quality control, if required. Monitor the performance of WFP contractors and report on their performance. Report immediately about loss and damages. Documentary support of such damages to be sent to the concerned units in the headquarters. Intervene in cases of damage cargo and arrange for adequate inspections, sampling, testing and final settlement of disputed cargoes. Participate in the development of further improvement in procedures, documentation and reporting of the WFP Operation. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting, supporting a WFP wide view of logistics activities that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
Inspect and monitor WFP warehouse activities and conditions. Check stack count, stock rotation, cleanliness, insect control, roof condition etc.to ensure safe keeping of commodities storage. Ensure proper food transformation / delivery WFP procedures are strictly adhered to when disposing of spoiled commodities to avoid legal fines and/or penalties. Keep stock files in good order. Collect the tally and other related documents to the milling operations. To do a proper tracking and recording of all incoming/outgoing WFP consignments and vessels. Assure a correct recording and timely submission of the productions / inspections reports. Perform all stock management activities and transaction required in WFP Enterprise Resource Management platform. Liaise with the WFP Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) focal point in Turkiye to ensure required monitoring, reporting and adherence to FSQ processes and standards. Follow up the rules and procedures are described in the WFP Logistics Manual. Perform any other related duties, if requires or assigned by immediate supervisor.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES:

Capability

Description of the behavior expected

Planning, Project & Resource Management

Collects and analyses relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast operational needs under various scenarios and makes evidence-based proposals.

Information Management & Reporting

Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to consolidate preliminary data analysis, draft reports and disseminate information that represents concerns and trends.

Warehouse and Inventory Management

Demonstrates ability to implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance in order to manage WFP’s warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

All the above

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

First University degree with relevant logistics qualifications or additional logistics experience in logistics, food supply chain, freight forwarding and transport operations.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience in the field of supply chain management, International logistics, food procurement, or other related fields.

Knowledge & Skills:

Experience in commercial or government transportation sectors
Experience in performing transactions in SAP environment (Sales and distribution module).
Experience in managing food handling activities including transformation, milling, and packing of food wheat flour.
Experience managing network of freight forwarding and charter protecting agents at load and discharge ports.
Experience in managing food supply chain including multi-modal transport.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language and native command of Turkish language.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The 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 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 wfprecruitment@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.

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