DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS12 December 2024-23:59-GMT+02:00 Israel Time (Jerusalem)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s 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.

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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).

    ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

    WFP Palestine has been scaling-up its operation since the 07th of October 2023, with more than 23 vendors and 40 contracts across Israel and Gaza, from transport, warehousing, and other logistics services. The Logistics Associate will report to the Head of Contracting and is based in Jerusalem.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Supplier Relations Management: Effective management of relationships with suppliers.
    • Promptly responding to their inquiries and ensuring that suppliers are well-informed about WFP requirements and standards.
    • Building and nurturing positive and productive partnerships with suppliers is a key objective.
    • Reporting and analytics: Utilize Excel analytical tools, such as pivot tables and graphic visualization, to analyze outcomes.
    • Price Comparison Analysis: Review tabulations and conduct in-depth analysis of price/rate comparison tables.
    • Ensuring accurate and comprehensive comparisons is essential, as these comparisons are pivotal in informing decision-making processes.
    • Filing and Document Management: Responsible for maintaining organized and secure storage of essential documents to facilitate easy retrieval and reference.
    • Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status and any other required information including but not limited to Logistics Contracting Committee (LCC) minutes, Expression of Interest (EOI), Contract Awards, and Note for Record (NFR) documents.
    • Offers Analysis and Recommendation: Support analysis and tabulation of offers received through the In-tend system for the relevant Request for Quotations (RFQs) and formulate recommendations to the Head of Contracting.
    • Vendor Correspondence: Effective communication with vendors. This involves facilitating the circulation of required documentations for shortlisting and addressing performance-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
    • Contract Expiry Tracking: Responsible for regularly checking and monitoring the contract tracker to ensure that timely actions are taken, avoiding any potential disruptions in operations.
    • Support in gathering market intelligence, vendor assessments (e.g., transporters, retailers) to support vendor selection process.
    • Monitor the local transport market, logistics infrastructures, port situations, major corridors, and security situation in the country.

      Qualifications and Competencies:

      Education:

      A post-secondary certificate in Law, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Management, business, or completion of a university degree in any other relevant field is an added advantage.

      Work Experience

      A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Legal-related work (law firm, law-based consultancy office, legal department of supply chain company)

      Knowledge & Skills:

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