DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS24 April 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Douala)
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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).
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
To contribute to daily management purchase orders pertaining to all logistics services carried out by WFP’s contractors through the Corridor of Douala, including Kribi and support in the overall Funds Management activities, including invoicing of the Corridor Office.
The Staff Member will work under the direct supervision of the National Logistics Officer and must ensure that required funds are available and all commitments are timely captured in WFP’s digital accounting system.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Contribute towards the development of logistics plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider logistics policies and WFP standards.
2. Based on Logistics work orders issued by the relevant units (Shipping, Warehouse, Transport, etc.), analyze funds required to pay for logistics services as per current contracts.
3. Submit on time to Recipient Countries the requests for funds relating to work orders issued and follow up with them the timely provision of the necessary funds.
4. Prepare and submit requests for creation of purchase orders in the required digital tool, with the references of the work orders, the quantities, the contractual prices as well as the total amounts
5. Create all logistics purchase orders for the corridor within the required timeframe based on work orders issued by the relevant units
6. Forward in due time the approved purchase orders to the vendors and to the relevant units’ focal points
7. Ensure a regular monitoring of open purchase orders and extend delivery dates if necessary for services currently being finalized
8. Track regularly delivery status of services against purchase orders for assigned Vendors
9. Close all purchase orders as soon as the services are rendered and monitor the payment status of the invoices concerned for full closure of the purchase order
10. Update the PO tracker of the field office and ensure a weekly and monthly reporting of purchase orders’ status. Bimonthly reports to be shared with Recipient Countries
11. Support the Funds Management unit in the timely processing of invoices as per the internal procedures, when required
12. Maintain a close collaboration with WFP units involved in the Chain and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment
13. Participate in the on-going review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiencies.
14. Other as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced University degree in Funds Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Business Management, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses
Experience:
5 years minimum in Logistics and Funds management
Knowledge & Skills:
Experience in WFP Logistics Operations or Humanitarian Logistics
Experience in commercial Logistics sector
Experience in Port and Corridor Operations
Experience in managing Funds
Experience working in a demanding operational environment
Experience in supervising staff
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in French language; Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English
Terms and Conditions
Job Title: Logistics Associate ( Funds Management)
Type of Contract: Fixed Term (FT)
Grade : G6
Duration: 12 months
Duty Station: Douala / Cameroon
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
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Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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