Logistics Assistant (Port Operations) G4 Vacancy-Job Ref: JKSOWFP/0621/20230637

Logistics Assistant (Port Operations) G4 Vacancy-Job Ref: JKSOWFP/0621/20230637
Berbera (Somalia)
JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
Organizational Background
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.
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, nutrition and food assistance for asset creation through the provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers.
This position is open to qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates, in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Follow up with stakeholders daily during vessel discharge, bagging and dispatching to ensure the smooth running of operations.
Ensure transporters have mobilized enough trucks to uplift cargo during discharging and loading vessels.
Supervision of WFP’s time charter vessel loading and discharge operation
Ensure stevedores and the agents responsible have mobilized enough labour force to handle the cargo.
Inspect the condition of commodities upon arrival and report any discrepancies as appropriate.
Ensure the required gear for handling the discharge of commodities (cranes, bagging machines, weighing scales etc) is available and verify unit weight and packaging according to WFP standards.
Track the movement of containers from the Port to the warehouse and ensure all shunting processes are met.
Regular coordination and interaction with customs clearing agents for timely customs clearance and dispatch from the port to the destination
Maintain filling and reporting system of all containers arriving at the port and moving to warehouses.
Assist in the management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
Assist to file waybills and shipping documents secure the file system and keep it in an orderly manner.
Assist to receive and cross-check stakeholders’ reports for correct data before port operation. focal point sign and submit the invoice to the team for processing.
Assist in business support activities of the port office.
Participate in monthly physical stock count exercise.
To maintain the expected arrival sheet and share concerns on a regular basis.
When required assist WFP’s operation at different warehouses in Berbera
Any other duties as requested by the supervisor.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of Secondary School Education. A post-secondary certification in logistics, supply management and warehouse management is desirable
Experience: At least four years of experience in logistics, transport, and warehouse management in the humanitarian sector. A supply chain certificate is desirable.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of work routines and methods of port operations.
Proficient in the use of office equipment and Microsoft Office tools.
Knowledge of work routines and methods of warehouse operations
Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention
Ability to work extra hours and during the weekends to meet the deadlines
Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.
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