DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS28 May 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)
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.
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).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)Provide specialised expertise, technical support and advice, in order to support shipping projects and activities, following standard processes and contributing to effective shipment operations.
Coordinate shipment monitoring at load and discharge ports, ensuring corporate systems are regularly updated with shipment progress, high quality of information and reporting and resolution/escalation of issues encountered.
Monitor complex budgets, raise Purchase Orders and verify invoices, following processes and procedures, and updating the relevant corporate systems at all stages, to support the planning and settlement of shipments.
Conduct research and analysis on a range of data and produce substantive reports providing insight and recommendations to Shipping Officers to enable informed decision-making.
Design, develop and oversee the maintenance of databases and records, ensuring that information is accurate, organised, and available for others to access, and supports reporting requirements.
Participate and support Shipping Officers in risk mitigation activities, as well as in the creation and monitoring of risk registers including checking and verifying shipment data and/or documents, identifying and resolving risk-related issues, escalating them to the supervisor and suggesting risk-mitigating measures.
Act as an escalation point, liaising with suppliers and providing solutions to complex operational issues, using initiative and following process, to ensure timely resolution of problems.
Contribute to negotiations of ocean transportation arrangements or solutions with vessel owners and/or container shipping lines by collating and presenting relevant information, to ensure cost-effective and efficient shipment operations.
Collaborate with internal counterparts to align procurement activities (e.g. co-representing Shipping at Procurement Committee, Supply Chain or other meetings) with wider programmes, ensuring that Shipping requirements and constraints are communicated/understood for effective and coherent Supply Chain arrangements.
Provide recommendations and analyses in support of process reviews, and improvements in methods and practices used within shipping, in order to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the service.
Manage a small team of staff, providing advice, guidance and training, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines.
Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to support WFP to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Shipping, Logistics or other relevant field, or First University degree with relevant logistics qualifications or additional logistics experience in port, freight forwarding and shipping operations.
Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience with advanced University Degree OR University degree, (Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in shipping/ ocean transport. Experience in performance monitoring and analysing supply chain data related to contracts and shipments, payments, pipeline information, insurance claims and/or food stocks, including trend analyses. Experience in budget monitoring and reporting. Experience in compiling contract documentation. Experience in supervising / reviewing the work of staff in lower grades.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.
Knowledge & Skills:
Solid knowledge of shipping operations, port procedures, and international freight regulations.
Understanding of customs clearance, import/export processes, and transport documentation.
Strong coordination, planning, and analytical skills to manage shipping activities effectively.
Proven communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including negotiation with service providers.
High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics-related IT systems
This position is open for qualified Somali National candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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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
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.