Logistics Officer CBT CST Mopti (Mali)
JOB TITLE: Logistics Officer CBT
TYPE OF CONTRACT: International Consultancy
UNIT/DIVISION: RBD/Mali CO
DUTY STATION: Mopti, Mali
OPENNING DATE: 28.03.2023
ABOUT WFP IN MALI
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) is the largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger in the world. WFP's mission is to help the world reach the zero hunger goal by 2030. WFP works every day to ensure that the most vulnerable, especially women and children, can access to the nutritious foods they need to lead productive and healthy lives.
WFP MANDATE AND INTERVENTIONS IN MALI
In Mali, WFP supports government efforts through an assistance strategy aimed at responding to the humanitarian emergency, strengthening the resilience of communities and supporting sustainable development efforts. In collaboration with state institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and partners of the United Nations system, WFP organizes cash or in-kind transfers to meet the food needs of families affected by conflicts or hazards , provides school meals that promote girls and boys' access to education, supports the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, provides technical and financial support to groups of small agricultural producers to improve their production and access at the market.
WFP also provides the air transport service, providing humanitarian and development actors with safe, reliable and economical transport to the regions of Mopti, Gao, Menaka, Timbuktu and Kayes, which provides access to the most vulnerable populations. vulnerable. The world's largest humanitarian agency also supports the government and its partners, through food and nutrition security analyzes, the provision of logistics services, and information and communication technologies.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced University degree or University degree with experience and training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, commerce, business administration, engineering, legal, accounting or related field
Experience: • 3-5 years of professional experience in Logistics
• Knowledge of complex logistics operation
• Experience working in CBT and retailer management
• Experience working in voucher and E-voucher reconciliation.
• Work experience in emergency duty station is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Experience in supply chain or private sector engagement including evaluating and selecting retailers, (financial) service providers and/or suppliers.
• Experience in managing relationships and national capacity building initiatives with UN agencies, NGOs, private sector and/or government organizations.
• Experience in working in a related field in the private sector.
• Experience identifying inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for supply chain operations.
• Experience in developing operational supply chain (or related) strategies in a country.
• Experience in managing relationships and national capacity building initiatives with UN agencies, NGOs, private sector and/or government organizations.
• Experience in working in a related field in the private sector.
• Experience identifying inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for supply chain operations.
• Experience in implementing operational supply chain strategies, and performance evaluation and monitoring processes.
Knowledge & Skills: • Proficiency in Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – advanced excel (and/or SPSS type software) skills preferred
• Competencies: Cognitive Capacity, Teamwork, Action Management, Innovation, Partnering, Client Orientation. Strong communication skills, strong negotiation skills and problem-solving approach, high standards of ethics and values.
• Awareness of intergovernmental public service sector and how it operates, ability to deploy programme management tools and techniques.
• Awareness of intergovernmental public service sector
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in French. Intermediate knowledge (level B) in English
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide.
WFP Mali is implementing a country strategic plan 2020-2024 aiming at providing lives savings interventions while supporting the resilience of vulnerable communities affected by conflict, climate changes, and the COVID-19. About 90 percent of the resource transfers are done through CBT.
WFP Mali is currently seeking a consultant to manage the logistics operations and CBT supply Chain in the sub-office.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the general supervision of the head of Supply Chain and direct supervisor of the head of Sub-Office, the consultant will perform the following responsibilities:
PRIMARY ACTIVITES (priorities Activities)
• Manage the logistics operation and CBT supply chain in the Sub-Office.
• Manage the CBT E-voucher reconciliation and CBT retailer payment.
• Responsible for the supervision, monitoring, and detailed recording of all warehouse and stock movement activities consistent with WFP procedures requiring complete accuracy and timely delivery.
• Lead the implementation process of procurement of retailers and renewal of retailer agreements and Retailer Relationship Management (RRM);
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of retailers and Market Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by analyzing reports from various data sources;
• Provide accurate and timely reporting including the provision of substantial analysis of supply chain CBT & Markets activities and trends.
• Planning and organizing the work of the Sub-unit in the provision of logistics-related services ;
• 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 beneficiaries
• Support the capacity building of WFP staff and partners for efficient and effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Identify and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment to support an integrated approach to food assistance.
• Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP timely response and deployment food and resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
• Develop new tools, SOP, guidelines, processes in Logistics operation and CBT retailers management.
Expected Outcomes:
• Manage Logistics Operation and CBT in the sub-office.
• SOPs and guidelines materials are developed.
• Capacity building of Staff and Partners.
4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES
PURPOSE
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives – Utilizes understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives to communicate linkages to team objectives and work.
Be a force for positive change – Proactively identifies and develops new methods or improvements for self and immediate team to address work challenges within own work area.
Make the mission inspiring to our team – Identifies opportunities to further align individual contributions with WFP’s mission of making an impact on local communities.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions – Helps colleagues to see the link between their individual tasks and the contributions of their unit’s goals to the broader context of WFP’s mission.
PEOPLE
Look for ways to strengthen people's skills – Is able to identify, support and encourage focused on-the-job learning opportunities to address gaps between current skillsets and needed future skillsets for WFP
Create an inclusive culture – Recognizes the contributions of teammates and encourages contributions from culturally different team mates to recognize the value of diversity above and beyond just including it in programming for beneficiaries.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback – Provides and solicits ongoing constructive feedback on strengths and development opportunities to help develop individual skills, whilst also helping others identify areas for improvement.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit – Sets clear targets for self and others to focus team efforts in ambiguous situations (e.g., unprecedented issues and/or scenarios).
PERFORMANCE
Encourage innovation & creative solutions – Thinks beyond team’s conventional approaches to formulate creative methods for delivering food aid and assistance to beneficiaries.
Focus on getting results – Maintains focus on achieving individual results in the face of obstacles such as volatile or fragile environments and/or organizational roadblocks.
Make commitments and make good on commitments – Takes personal accountability for upholding and delivering upon team’s commitments and provides assurance to stakeholders.
Be Decisive – Demonstrates ability to adjust to team’s plans and priorities to optimize outcomes in light of evolving directives, while also responding quickly in high-pressure environments, such as in emergency settings.
PARTNERSHIP
Connect and share across WFP units – Demonstrates an understanding of when and how to tactfully engage other units in conversations on impact, timing, or planning.
Build strong external partnerships – Networks regularly with key external partners using formal and informal opportunities to understand each partner’s unique value proposition, and to build and strengthen relationships.
Be politically agile & adaptable – Demonstrates ability to adapt engagement approach in the context of evolving partner circumstances and expectations.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships – Demonstrates ability to articulate to internal and external audiences the value that individual contributions and immediate teams bring to partnerships.
CLOSING DATE: 10.04.2023
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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 service.
