Logistics Assistant -G5

Logistics Assistant -G5 

Location:  Beledweyne

FullTime :

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 October 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Mogadishu)

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.

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)

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office and technical guidance of Supply Chain team at the Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible of the following duties: 
• Coordinate requisitioning and ensure timely delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.
• Implement operational warehouse procedures and normative guidance to manage WFP’s warehouse, handle inventory effectively through corporate systems, and ensure loss mitigation.
• Support in coordinating warehouse operations and ensure all aligned to standard business process including timely and accurate preparation of daily operations reports for invoicing warehouse activities.
• Supervise warehouse vendors' activities and participate in performance reviews.
• Participate in conducting vendor and market assessments and engage with entities to assess and identify potential logistics service providers.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly physical inventories, reconciliation and clearance of the same.
• Coordinate documentation processing and disposal of non-fit for human commodities.
• Provide support to retailers in the implementation of their activities for Cash Based Transfers (CBT).
• Assist in the follow-up of any complaints from the beneficiaries' hotlines and provide feedback.
• Assist in the monitoring of market prices, checking the availability of commodities, food quality, food expiry dates and general hygiene at retailer shops.
• Assist in the capacity building and training of retailers in the use of Point-of-Sale machines.
• Assist retailers in checking their transactions and the correct uploading of reports in the system and provide feedback.
• Keep a clear inventory of all retailers Point of Sale machines in use including GEMS inventory.
• Maintain filing systems and archives for easy retrieval of information.
• Perform any other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: Completion of secondary school education OR an advanced diploma in logistics, supply chain management or related functional area is required. A degree in the related functional area is an added advantage. 

Experience: At least five (5) or more years of relevant professional work experience with a Secondary School Certificate OR University Degree (Diploma/Bachelor’s) in logistics, supply chain management or related functional area is required with a minimum of two (2) or more years of relevant experience directly worked in Supply Chain. 

Language: Fluent knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and Somali language.

Other Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues.
• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.
• Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.
• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.

This position is open to qualified Somali national candidates only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP Somalia offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.​

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link below:

• External Applicants: Click here!        • Internal Applicants: Click here!

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

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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.