JOB TITLE:
Logistics Coordination and Partnership Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
REG CST
UNIT/DIVISION:
Supply Chain/Logistics Cluster
DUTY STATION (City, Country):
Palestine based in Amman, Jordan
DURATION:
3 months with possibility of extension
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.
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.
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 incumbent is the main interlocutor for all stakeholders and partners in Jordan, providing leadership, and ensuring that coordination systems, information platforms and operational services are established and maintained at all levels in the country. The incumbent 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 Amman as required. The function reports to the Palestine Cluster Coordinator.
Expert advice and leadership
Ensure supervision of team members in all locations under his/her responsibility. 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.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 development of an overall engagement strategy, based on the common gaps and needs identified and update it regularly according to evolving needs. Provide technical support to the operations team in Al ArishEffective inter-agency coordination
Organize and chair 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 through the Jordan Corridor Establish and ensure fluid and regular communication and coordination with all relevant stakeholders in Amman, including national counterparts, supply and logistics managers in national and international humanitarian organizations. Represent the Logistics Cluster in all forums at country level and ensure all information is shared with the Cluster Coordinator. Support the coordination of convoys from Amman to Gaza and ensure coordination between all stakeholders, including national authorities, national and organizations. Provide leadership and guidance to the teams in Amman.Information management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Support the collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant logistics information (including – but not limited to – capacity mapping, risk and gap analysis)Through coordination with IMPACCT Working Group, engagement with Customs Authorities, Ministries and partners, facilitate importation processes, address partner’s queries and develop customs and importation SOPs.
Ensure the proper reporting, communication and coordination with the relevant stakeholders, internal and external. Support 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. Support the preparation of project proposals. With the support of the IM team, ensure collection and dissemination of incoming pipelines. Ensure information on humanitarian convoys is shared with relevant stakeholders. Support the proper management of RITA and cargo tracking, ensuring regular feedback on challenges and issues are reported to the Cluster Coordinator. Sensitize partners on the correct use of Cluster services through dissemination of relevant SOPs.
This vacancy is archived.