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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Logistics Officer -Bal’ad

The Role:

The incumbent will be the program’s primary contact for logistics operations. He or she will monitor the national pipelines for all medical, food and other products to ensure sufficient quantities are readily available. The position holder will provide technical assistance in-country logistics and inventory management of all humanitarian supplies in Bal’ad. 

Key Responsibilities:

Planning

Participate and assist in forecasting, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating supply chain operations.Communicates constantly with stakeholders and WFP team with updated order status information and stock levelSupports in medical, food and other NFI products data collection, data entry, analysis and reporting

In-country logistics

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage in-country logistics Specifically in Balcad area operations.Assist with scheduling distribution to meet requested delivery dates and ensure deliveries are made on time.Provide periodic support supervision of WFP project team and other stakeholders.Process documentation for logistics operations and resolve operational issues, escalating complex issues to the supervisor or to Supply chain manager on timeEnsures that transport of medical, food and other NIF supplies complies with local government regulations standardsAssists with customs-clearance procedures for all humanitarian suppliesCommunicates constantly with all other stakeholders and WVS-WFP team with updated order and logistics   status informationEnsures adherence to the Good Distribution PracticeChecks for conformity upon receipt of goods and during dispatch using the order documentation and general regulationsRegularly monitors all food supplies, plans for on time distribution before the expire.

Warehousing and inventory management

Provide technical support for warehousing and inventory management at storage facilities according to prescribed standards.Ensure that accounting, reporting, and internal control systems are accurate and complete and that all relevant records are kept up to date.Monitor food and other medical and non-medical supplies product inventory to track trends and ensure proper distribution from source to beneficiary.Conduct regular physical counts of inventory in the warehouse, including checks on expiry dates and reports

Other Logistics Activities

Provide logistics support to the Supply Chain Operation in alignment with the Supply Chain Manual, processes and proceduresInternational Shipments-Liaise with the Supply Chain team in Nairobi on all shipments being shipped to Mogadishu from different parts of World and support in arranging for final destination. Track all international shipments and update on a weekly basis for BalcadTax Exemption Process-Work with Administration Officer in Mogadishu to obtain tax exemption letter and follow up with relevant Government Ministries to ensure timely approval specific to Balcad.Customs Clearance-Work with Clearing agent to ensure that Goods are cleared from Port on time to avoid demurrage Changes and work with Supply chain team for supporting clearance for Balcad operationFiling Documents -File all completed documentation and stored in readiness for external and internal audit requirements.

Essential:

Degree in the following fields: Health Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or social sciences .At least three years of relevant work experience in public health supply chainExperience in quantification, procurement, warehousing, distribution, and general commodities managementKnowledge of the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals will be an added advantage.Health or Pharmaceutical qualifications will be an added advantage.

Working Environment:

The position is field-based in Bal’ad, Hirshabeele State with frequent travel to field operation areas required.

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

 Female candidates are encouraged to apply

NB: When applying only attach the merged Application Letter and CV.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only