Vacancy Announcement No. 13/INS/JAK/SCM/004

United Nations World Food Programme
Indonesia

Vacancy Announcement
13/INS/JAK/SCM/004


World Food Programme, Indonesia invites applications from the eligible
candidates for the following position:

Position : Logistics Officer (Supply Chain and Disaster
Risk Reduction)
Contract Type : Service Contract
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia

Accountabilities:
Under the supervision of the Head of Pillar Two: Supply Chain and Disaster
Management of WFP Indonesia, the incumbent of the position will be
responsible for the following duties:

The overall supply chain and disaster management activities which
includes design, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate Logistics,
Supply chain in Disaster Risk Reduction and emergency responses
activities/projects;

Manage logistics operations including all logistics assets to
ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of WFP commodities; Ensure that
WFP standard of operations are adhered through the whole supply chain;

Define logistics strategy within the WFP policies and procedures
and provide specific technical areas of competence, ensure effective
integration of all operational matters in the country including arrange
for transport contracts, agency agreements;

Lead interagency Logistics Cluster meetings, prepare logistics
work plans and concept of Operations in emergency situation.

Ensure effective Landside, Transport, Storage and Handling (LTSH)
management including project budgetary and regular LTSH review for
preparation of quarterly report;

Enhance government capacity in identifying fields of capacity
development and provide assistance in planning, formulating, and targeting
recipients in disaster preparedness and response components at the
national, provincial and district levels.

Reinforce and implement capacity development strategies agreed to
between WFP and national/provincial governments in disaster preparedness
and response;

Ensure effective communication and coordination mechanisms between
the central, provincial and districts levels with all actors in DRR are in
place;

In collaboration with other units assess the need for food and
assistances in emergency situations, delivery of WFP emergency assistances
and draw up plans for its timely response in coordination with government,
and monitor the implementation of those plans;

Support strategic planning, advocacy and other initiatives of the
government of Indonesia in disaster risk reduction and establish a network
at national, provincial and international level;

Support the identification of potential new funding sources and
provide linkages with potential cooperating partners and draft proposal;

Provide guidance, support and technical advice to the sub-offices
especially on the methodologies and project design, comprehensive training
programs for implementation across the focus areas;

Develop and review presentation, advocacy products, project
proposals, guidelines, tools, methodologies and other visibility materials
required for successful implementation of DRR projects in Indonesia;

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experiences:

Education: University degree in relevant discipline.

Experience: Minimum three to five years of postgraduate in designing a
multi-year program or strategy in Logistics – Supply chain management and
Disaster Risk Reduction. Professional experiences in supply chain and
humanitarian logistics management in DRR. Proficiency in Windows (MS Word,
MS Excel), commodity tracking system experience, SAP preferable.

Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of supply chain and DRR and
excellent in coordinating with Government agency, International agencies.
Experience in facilitating/training is a plus.

Language: Excellent English language skills and demonstrated ability to
represent WFP in forums and other external engagements; demonstrated
strong analytical and report writing skills.

Only candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to apply.
Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should
be addressed by E-mail to: Jakarta.Vacancy@wfp.org. Please put the vacancy
number and the post title in the subject matter.

All applications should include an updated CV, a photograph and three
references and should be received no later than 12 March 2013.

“Only short-listed candidates will be contacted”