World Food Programme

World Food Programme, Indonesia invites applications from the eligible candidates for the following position: 

Position: Logistics Officer (Supply Chain and Disaster Risk Reduction) 
Contract Type: Service Contract 
Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia 

Accountabilities: 
Under the supervision of the Head of Pillar Two: Supply Chain and Disaster Management Unit of WFP Indonesia, the incumbent of the position will be responsible for the following duties: 

The overall supply chain and disaster management activities which includes design, develop, implement and monitor Logistics, Supply chain in Disaster Risk Reduction and emergency responses tools/activities; 

Manage logistics operations including all logistics assets in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of WFP commodities; Ensure that WFP standard systems are properly maintained at warehouses; 

Define logistics strategy within the WFP policies and procedures and provide specific technical areas of competence, ensure effective integration of all operational transport matters arising in the country 
including arrange for transport related contracts, including agency agreements 

Lead Logistics Cluster interagency meetings, prepare logistics work plans and concept of Operations in emergency situation. 

Ensure effective Landside, Transport, Storage and Handling (LTSH) management including project budgetary and regular LTSH review for  preparation of quarterly reports to ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect to food assistances; 

Ensure that risk analysis/management and emergency logistics preparedness is timely undertaken and adequately reflected in the Contingency plan. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken. 

Enhance government capacity in identifying fields of capacity development and give assistance in planning, formulating, and targeting recipients in disaster preparedness and response components at the national, provincial and district levels. 

Reinforce provincial disaster preparedness and response institutions and systems with a focus on logistics Preparedness capacities; 

Implementing capacity development strategies agreed to between WFP and national/provincial governments; 
Ensure effective communication and coordination mechanisms between the central, provincial and districts levels with all actors in DRR are in place; 

Assist Country Directors and Head of Supply Chain Management Unit in all matters related to the delivery of WFP emergency assistance and bring to the attention of appropriate country office staff any administrative constraints arising from rapidly evolving emergency situations in the field;
 
In collaboration with other units assess the need for food in emergency situations, draw up plans for its timely arrival in coordination with government and other donors, and monitor the implementation of these plans; 

Support strategic planning, advocacy and other initiatives of the government of Indonesia across the three focus areas and establish a network among the stakeholders to share new knowledge and learning for dissemination at national, provincial and international level; 

Support the identification of potential new funding sources and provide linkages with potential cooperating partners; 

Provide guidance, support and technical advice to the sub-offices and external parties, especially on the methodologies and project design, comprehensive training programs for implementation across the focus areas 
in order to achieve high working standards; 

Develop and review presentation, advocacy products, project proposals, guidelines, tools, training and methodologies and other promotion materials required for successful implementation of DRR projects 
in Indonesia; 

Perform other related duties as required. 

Qualifications and Experiences: 
Education: University degree in relevant discipline. 
Experience: At least three years of postgraduate in designing a multi-year program or strategy in Logistics – Supply chain management and Disaster Risk Reduction. Professional experience in one or more of the transportation and ancillary sectors: port operations, shipping, clearing and forwarding, air operations, large scale road/rail transport and distribution management. 
Proficiency in Windows (MS Word, MS Excel) and some transport/commodity tracking system experience. 
Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of supply chain and DRR and excellent in coordinating with Government agency, International agencies and other actors. 
Language: Excellent English language skills and demonstrated ability to represent WFP in forums and other external engagements; Excellent and demonstrated analytical and report writing skills. 

Only candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to apply. 
Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should  be addressed by E-mail to: Jakarta.Vacancy@wfp.org. Please put the vacancy  number and the post title in the subject matter. 

All applications should include an updated CV, a photograph and three  references and should be received no later than 9 November, 2012. 

“Only short-listed candidates will be contacted”