DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS3 June 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)
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.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs 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.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.
WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
Support receipt/dispatch commodities including transshipment (truck to truck) against official approved documentation (e.g., waybills and/or delivery notes) ensuring accuracy in physical count of commodities including the quality in compliance with the established standards.
Assist the Warehouse Manager in logistics and warehouse operations including all logistics assets to ensure timely and efficient delivery of WFP cargoes.
Assist in the management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
Process documentation for the execution of logistics operations like custom clearance, invoice verification among others.
Maintain a proper filing system for all Logistics documents.
Follow up and coordinate the movement of food and non-food items for the projects and liaison with operation transport.
Monitor the First in First Out (FIFO) and Last in First Out (LIFO) systems, best before date, expiry dates, and infestations.
Follow up and post daily dispatches of WFP food and non-food commodities in the corporate system; monitor the correct use and quantity as per Transport Loading Instruction (LTI).
Deliver WFP standard waybills to those involved in the transport of WFP operations; ensure that the accurate paperwork has been prepared.
Ensure efficient warehouse operation through coordination with operation transport, Logistics, and Programme team.
Ensure effective stock management, loss prevention, and timely reporting.
Follow up to ensure accurate and timely preparation of the stock status report and supervise the discrepancies for timely reconciliations.
Perform any other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Completion of Secondary School Education or University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Logistics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics or any other related fields.
Experience: At least four (4) years of experience with a secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) with a minimum of 2 (two) or more years of experience in Logistics operations or other related fields.
Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.
Knowledge & Skills:
Experience monitoring various aspects of Logistics Operations
Experience in supporting warehouse management systems
Experience in supporting inventory management systems
Experience in data entry and extracting routine report
Demonstrates ability to implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance to manage WFPโs warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation.
Hands on logistics experience in the UN or INGOs is desirable.
This position is open for qualified Somali Nationals Candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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.