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ABOUT WFP
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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).
To manage the receipt, dispatch, handling, and storage of commodities, ensuring optimal stock rotation, loss prevention, and operational efficiency in line with WFP’s warehouse management standards. The role also supports cross-border prepositioning strategies by maintaining real-time visibility on stocks and coordinating with transport and customs teams.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management
Receive and dispatch commodities while ensuring accurate stock counts, quality control, and compliance with customs and operational documentation (waybills, B/L, delivery notes).
Maintain FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) inventory rotation to minimize losses and support food safety.
Implement standardized stacking and palletizing procedures to optimize space utilization and safeguard stock integrity.
Conduct daily and monthly physical stock counts to prevent discrepancies and ensure alignment with corporate inventory systems.
Ensure proper temperature and humidity control in warehouses storing temperature-sensitive items.
Prepositioning & Corridor Logistics Support
Align stock levels with prepositioning plans to ensure readiness for emergency response and replenishment strategies.
Coordinate with transport teams, customs agents, and border authorities to facilitate timely cargo movement along the corridor.
Work closely with the customs clearance team to ensure all required documentation and duty exemptions are in place.
Monitor and report on storage capacity, operational constraints, and clearance bottlenecks affecting prepositioning efforts.
Loss Prevention & Quality Assurance
Implement stock monitoring and warehouse security measures to prevent losses and unauthorized access.
Identify and analyze causes of stock discrepancies and damages, report on findings, and propose corrective actions.
Maintain detailed records of damaged commodities, pest infestations, and spoilage risks, ensuring compliance with WFP Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) guidelines.
Ensure regular fumigation and pest control programs in collaboration with logistics and quality control teams.
Reporting & Compliance
Maintain accurate warehouse records, including real-time stock reconciliations in WFP’s corporate logistics systems (LESS, WINGS, or equivalent).
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on stock movements, dispatches, and losses, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Assist in audit processes by providing accurate inventory records and compliance documentation.
Ensure compliance with local and international warehousing regulations, including CEMAC customs procedures for transit goods.
Capacity Building & Team Supervision
Provide on-the-job training and technical guidance to warehouse personnel to improve efficiency and compliance.
Support the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for warehouse operations and security.
Promote a culture of accountability and professional growth within the warehouse team.
Required Competencies
Strong understanding of humanitarian supply chain operations, particularly prepositioning and corridor logistics.
Expertise in inventory control, warehousing best practices, and loss mitigation strategies.
Knowledge of WFP logistics tools (LESS, WINGS, SAP, or equivalent) for stock management and reporting.