Readvertised Logistics (IM) Officer -SC8-Gaziantep
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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and Professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Female and qualified applicants encouraged to apply
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are 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.
The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. 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.
In Syria, WFP provides food assistance to more than 4.6 million people each month. This includes families who require emergency assistance when affected by conflict and displacement and also those who need help to improve their nutrition and food security. WFP supports children across Syria with healthy meals and snacks at school, mothers with nutritious diets, and families and communities with sustainable livelihood projects.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Logistics (IM) Officer will work in the Logistics Cluster Unit in Gaziantep for the cross-border operation with frequent travel to the field offices and in collaboration with the Information Management Officer based in Damascus. This post is based in Gaziantep and the position is under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer Cluster in Gaziantep
JOB PURPOSE
To collect, analyze and report on information to maximize efficiency of the logistics operations and activities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. The IM Officer will act as the focal point for collecting, analysing and disseminating logistics information, in close coordination with logistics and information personnel of other UN organizations and NGOs involved in the humanitarian response, and national authorities.
2. Produce Logistics Cluster products/reports in Logistics Cluster product formats or specific formats as required within the operation. Key products include situation updates, bulletins, snapshots, briefings, situation updates.
3. Liaise with Logistics Cluster participants, other cluster members, and national counterparts to gather information for the production of daily sitreps and weekly bulletins, ensuring that challenges and concerns relating to the logistics operation are represented.
4. Support the Logistics Cluster Coordinator as required in drafting donor proposals and reports, by collating key operational information and provide support as required.
5. Draft, consolidate, and share key logistics information and procedures, such as ConOps and SOPs ensuring they are regularly revised/updated if required. Inform relevant stakeholders on commodity tracking reporting procedures.
6. Manage content of Logistics Cluster country operations page – in close coordination with Global Logistics Cluster support team in Rome.
7. Prepare operational overview, briefings and snapshots on the logistics operation for donors, Humanitarian Country Team, Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator and other stakeholders.
8. Work closely with OCHA to ensure updated logistics information is disseminated to all focal points as necessary. Attend coordination meetings on access constraints and provide updates on logistics bottlenecks to OCHA working groups on a regular basis.
9. Work with partners in the field, assessing their information requirements and support with training, and guidance on the basic principles of logistics.
10. Identify the most appropriate methodology to source and map information that can be used for advocacy in addressing issues in the supply chain.
11. Establish, moderate, and maintain the Logistics Cluster mailing list.
12. Standardise and execute quality control of logistics assessments and activity reports.
13. Provide WFP Reports Officer with inputs on Logistics Cluster activities; Liaise regularly with reports officers in other agencies and NGOs.
14. Establish and maintain internal information sharing mechanisms, documentation formats, assessment formats, central file store, according to GLCSC guidelines and standardisation.
15. Recognise and assess the sensitivity of information obtained; Respect the confidential nature of sources of information where relevant.
16. Other duties as required
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Supply Chain, Communication, Journalism, Political Sciences, International Relations or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.
Language: Fluent (level C) English and Turkish in both oral and written communication. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in field related to information managemement,Logistics Communication, Reporting and Journalism.One to two years of professional exprience in an international context including: responsibilty in information management,communications and/or reporting roles;exprience with reporting/tracking system; working in an emergency situation ideal.
CONTRACT TYPE AND DURATION
Eligibility: Turkish nationals or those holding a valid Turkish residency permit
Type of Contract: Service Contract (SC8)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Duty Station: Gaziantep, Turkey
Number of employees required: 1
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted and will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
- Applications and CV in PDF format must be submitted online with:
- English language only
- Indicate exact Positions Title
- All your job responsibilities, experience (start and end date of employment for each position: From (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy)
- Company/Organization name and scope of work of the organization
- Contract type: part-time, full-time, volunteer, or freelancer
- Proof of your experience will be required in the final stage of recruitment.
- Candidates must get an auto confirmation email once application is submitted.
- By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
All applications should be received no later than Thursday 15th September 2022.
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WFP never uses external recruitment agencies and recruitment is always free of charge. WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. The selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance. Only applicants whose profiles meet the advertised job requirements will be considered and only within the announced deadline.
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