Short Description
JOB TITLE:
International Consultant: Logistics Cluster Coordinator Palestine
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
REG CST
UNIT/DIVISION:
Supply Chain/Logistics Cluster
DUTY STATION (City, Country):
Jerusalem (25% of the time in Gaza)
DURATION:
6 months with possibility of extension
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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
Comprised of a diverse, multi-skilled group of logisticians, the Logistics Cluster, led by WFP, is mandated by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) to complement and co-ordinate the logistics capabilities of co-operating humanitarian agencies during large-scale complex emergencies and natural disasters.
In order to support the response to the Gaza Crisis, the Logistics Cluster was formally activated for Palestine on the 16th October 2023, with five coordination and operation cells established to support the response inside Gaza as well as the various supply corridors.
The Coordinator oversees the overall Logistics Cluster Palestine response. The incumbent is the main interlocutor for all stakeholders and partners involved, providing leadership, and ensuring that coordination systems, information platforms and operational services are established and maintained at all levels. The coordinator ensures relevant information is collected and shared, and that efficient and adequate operations are set up in support of the humanitarian partners. These include the provision of various logistics services in Gaza, Cairo, Al Arish, and Amman as well as any other corridor or entry point as required. The function entails the direct supervision of all Logistics Cluster Staff across the various cells, the management of the operation resource mobilisation, budget management and funds allocation, as well as the responsibility for monitoring, tracking, and reporting.
JOB PURPOSE
The position is based in Jerusalem with frequent travel expected to the field including inside Gaza, Egypt, Jordan and any other location as required. It reports to WFP Palestine Country Director and works closely with WFP Supply Chain department and other WFP Units.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Expert advice and leadership
Lead all cluster activities in line with the Cluster Strategy and needs identified. Guarantee adequate set-up of operations inside Gaza, as well as on the different supply corridors in the region. Advise and assist in identifying and mobilizing the necessary resources (i.e. financial, HR and assets) for the implementation of the Cluster operation. Ensure logistics and supply managers have access to relevant technical advice and support on supply chain operations and planning (covering operations, risk assessment and mitigation/management, preparedness and capacity building). Facilitate discussion and agreement on the use of common standards and tools among logistics and supply managers; and promote awareness of and adherence to relevant policy guidelines, codes of conduct and examples of good practice. Lead and manage Logistics Cluster staff in all locations under his/her responsibility.
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Information management & advocacy
Ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant logistics information (including โ but not limited to โ capacity mapping, risk and gap analysis). Contribute to strengthening early warning capacity and provide inputs for any relevant operational planning and analyse trends of supply chain risk using tools. Establish and ensure fluid and regular communication, coordination, information sharing and advocacy with all relevant internal and external stakeholders. Ensure support on the consolidation and sharing of key logistics information and procedures, such as Concept of Operations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring they are regularly revised/updated when required. Liaise with relevant national authorities and organisations in Gaza, Egypt, Jordan, and Israel to gather and make available up-todate information on customs, border control, and route accesses.Together with supply and logistics managers, identify core advocacy concerns for operations and contribute key messages to any broader advocacy initiatives. Encourage all supply and logistics managers to include common issues, concerns and messages in their own communication activities
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Effective inter-agency leadership and coordination
Provide leadership by organizing and chairing regular Logistics Coordination meetings to coordinate the continuous identification and prioritisation of logistics needs, as well as technical solutions adequate to overcome bottlenecks and ensure delivery of humanitarian aid/relief. Ensure coordination with national authorities, Red Crescent Societies, inter-cluster group, National and International NGOs and all relevant stakeholders, and participation in key coordination forums to address issues on behalf of logistics partners and facilitate continuous operations. Ensure smooth running of logistics operations (convoy coordination, manifesting and recognition of cargo, transport, storage, etc) in Gaza and across the different established corridors & entry points.Short Description
Needs assessment, prioritization, project planning and implementation
Working across agencies and organizations, lead a continuous identification and assessment of logistics capacities, gaps and bottlenecks in country. Join inter-agency needs assessment exercises as appropriate to ensure that identified needs, gaps and priorities are as evidence-based as possible in any given emergency context. Support the continuous monitoring and analysis of the status of entry points and corridors to Gaza, logistics provider and supplierโs markets & disruptions ensuring that up-to-date information guides logistics planning and response efforts. Support the development of an overall engagement strategy, based on the common gaps and needs identified and update it regularly according to evolving needs.Short Description
Preparedness and Capacity Building
Actively contribute to regular training and workshops as required, in line with building capacity of all stakeholders. Organise and provide training for partners in field locations where necessary.