WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RB) and Country Offices (CO and Area/Field Offices. Job holders report to a Logistics Officer, Head of Unit or the designate.
At this level, job holders demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance for all assistance modalities for both WFP and logistics common services. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. Job holders typically manage a small team, supervising and coaching staff.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide specialized support to implement component II activities (Information and Data Preparedness) such as Logistics Capacity Assessments, remote trail and infrastructure mapping, collate and analyze relevant logistics preparedness and response data and information, report, strengthen use of evidence-based scientific knowledge for preparedness, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and supervise vendors and partners implementing component II activities at field level.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the overall management of Head of Supply Chain and EPR unit and direct supervision of the line manager (EPR Project Manager) the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Short Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Continued..
General Requirements:
Education: Completion of secondary school education. University degree in relevant field such as business management, disaster management, Engineering, Logistics) is preferred.
Language Fluency in both written and spoken English and Nepali languages
OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and Skills:
GIS mapping, research data consolidation and analysis, report writing, editing and desktop publishing, liaison & building partnerships with international organisations and government, working in a team.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Only the candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit an online application by 20 November 2019.
To apply, please visit http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings
External link : Logistics Associate
Candidates are requested to Create an account in system before applying. Candidate's UN Personal Histoty Form (P11), curriculum vitae (CV) and applications will be registered allowing profile updates, apply for a job through wfp career website.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.
No telephone enquiries will be entertained.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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 servic
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The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.
