Logistics Preparedness Officer
Driving & Logistics Jobs
- World Food Programme (WFP)
- Expires 05 Aug 2020
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
The job holder will report to the Logistics Prepraredness Officer Expert . Job holders are likely to be working closely with a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed.
To collect, analyse and report on information to maximise efficiency of the logistics operations and activities.
The Service Contract holder will be offered an initial 6 month contract with 3 months probationary period. The contract is renewable.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Support the project development and implementation of the Logistics Cluster Preparedness project and activities in a sustainable long-term context as part of efforts to support existing and build further national capacities and stakeholder networks, aimed at raising the level of emergency preparedness in a local empowerment-focussed setting. In this framework, the position is acting as Logistics Cluster focal point linking to the National Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA), National Disaster Management Organisations (NDMO) and partner agencies.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Ensure the continued involvement of all relevant stakeholders in regular Logistics Sector Preparedness Working Group meetings and perform/contribute to furtherance of the logistics preparedness activities in alignment with national priorities, WFP’s country strategic plan (CSP), Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) and global Logistics Cluster’s strategy.
Participate in and support of scenario planning, preparedness planning and response planning activities with the national disaster management agency and multiple partners.
Collect, analyse and upload data, gather and analyse information related to preparedness from and for partners,
Update, develop, test, and implement logistics new tools as required, especially supporting the preparedness platform deployment
Support the Zimbabwe specific project LogFrame activities, key performance indicators and measurement, and reporting throughout the whole project phase
In case of a Logistics Cluster or Sector operation:
Support the activation phase by briefing, linking to national entities and supporting EPRP related activities
Support the ongoing operation with network relations and information provision
Support the phase out and closure of the operation as required
Qualifications and Experience
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree in Project management, Supply Chain, Logistics, data management or a closely related field; Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience
Language: Fluency in written and spoken English language and the local languages
Experience :A minimum of 3 years of working experience in project management, and a minimum of six years of relevant professional work experience in a humanitarian development or response capacity, preferably in logistics or emergency management.
This role is predominately project management focused. While a knowledge of logistics and disaster response is needed, the skill set required is not logistics or supply chain operations. Leadership, coordination, good writing skills and time management are essential abilities in order to perform this job.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong project management and inter-agency coordination skills. Strong writing skills in developing plans, guidelines, reports, and meeting minutes to a professional level that can be shared with Government and partners.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a level of communication suitable to build and maintain relationships with officials and government counterparts;
Proficiency in Windows, MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and data management systems; willingness to work in challenging environments / field locations.
Knowledge in logistics operations and emergency response operations. vm
Ability to make a positive contribution in a team-based environment and to work under tight deadlines with minimum supervision;
