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World Food Programme (WFP) is Hiring for a Logistics Cluster Coordinator

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World Food Programme (WFP) is Hiring for a Logistics Cluster Coordinator

Application Process Overview

Locations: Worldwide
Date Posted: 15 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR111655
Application Deadline: 30 April 2025, 23:59 GMT+01:00 (Central European Time – Rome)

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

The World Food Programme (WFP) celebrates and embraces the richness of diversity. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, 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 dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance as a means to foster peace, stability, and prosperity, especially for people recovering from the aftermath of conflict, disasters, and the adverse impacts of climate change.

At WFP, people stand at the forefront of our mission, and our vision for the future workforce is one of diversity, commitment, skill, and high performance among teams selected based on merit. We operate within a healthy and inclusive workplace, adhering to WFP’s core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. This framework empowers us to work alongside partners to effectively save and change lives.

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Why Join WFP?

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2020): Join a recognized leader in humanitarian efforts.
Inclusive Environment: Experience a workplace that values diversity and multiculturalism.
Personal & Professional Development: Benefit from a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities designed to bolster your career.
Global Opportunities: Pursue an exciting career path with the possibility to work across various country, regional, and global offices alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to effective humanitarian assistance.

Position Background:

The World Food Programme (WFP), as the United Nations’ humanitarian agency, is focused on combating hunger and malnutrition globally. Recognizing WFP’s expertise in humanitarian logistics, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) designated WFP as the lead agency for the Logistics Cluster in 2010.

The Logistics Cluster plays a vital role in leading and facilitating a unified humanitarian logistics response during emergencies. Its purpose is to work collaboratively towards common goals, address shared challenges, and steer strategic direction. The operational focus—and consequently the profile needed for the Logistics Cluster Coordinator—will differ based on the specific emergency context and the phase of the response. This recruitment effort aims to establish a roster of candidates with diverse profiles, enabling WFP to efficiently deploy suitable candidates for logistics coordination based on the contextual needs of any given emergency.

Logistics Cluster Values:

The Logistics Cluster Coordinator upholds and champions the core values of the Logistics Cluster: collaboration, professionalism and agility, localization and sustainability, and accountability.

At the country level, this position is critical as the Logistics Cluster is guided by localized priorities, seeks to improve the efficiency of humanitarian logistics, supports the capacity for local responses, and provides solutions that minimize local market disruptions while fostering local resilience. Advocating for sustainable humanitarian responses, all Logistics Cluster initiatives, strategic decisions, and prioritizations are made transparently and collaboratively with partners. For further details, visit Logistics Cluster.

Function Purpose:

The role of the Logistics Cluster Coordinator is to provide leadership and facilitate processes that ensure a strategic, coherent, effective, and efficient response by participating organizations within the Logistics Clusters at country levels.

The Coordinator serves as the principal liaison for partners, establishing coordination systems and information platforms to ensure the collection and sharing of relevant logistics information. This role is integral in setting up and maintaining efficient operational support for all partners involved in humanitarian assistance.

Working closely with the WFP Country Office management and supported by the Logistics Cluster team based at WFP Headquarters in Rome, the Coordinator is tasked with leading various logistics coordination efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

Design and implement a logistics coordination mechanism in alignment with IASC cluster coordination guidelines and in partnership with various organizations.
Conduct a Gaps and Needs Analysis (GNA) to identify logistics deficiencies within the humanitarian community, informing the Humanitarian Country Team about operational priorities and challenges.
Develop and execute operational logistics solutions based on cost-benefit analyses and standard operating procedures.
Ensure timely project management throughout the logistics cluster support lifecycle.
Integrate global logistics themes and approaches into existing Logistics Cluster practices.

Effective (Inter-Agency) Coordination

Build and nurture relationships with WFP colleagues across various functions to ensure smooth inter-agency logistics operations.
Engage with logistics managers within national and international humanitarian organizations to identify and prioritize logistics needs.
Actively participate in inter-cluster coordination mechanisms to enable cohesive efforts among multiple stakeholders.
Drive capacity-building initiatives through training, workshops, and simulations on logistics coordination and information management.

Information Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation

Collect, analyze, and disseminate logistics information, maintaining regular updates on relevant documents and operational procedures.
Identify trends and potential risks to adapt strategies accordingly and provide stakeholders with timely information.
Assess logistical partner capacities and maintain comprehensive mapping of logistics activities and resources.

Operations and Resource Management

Strategically oversee specific logistics activities, including storage and transport options, ensuring alignment with best practices and WFP guidelines.
Mobilize necessary resources for logistics cluster activities, including drafting proposals and budgets where required.
Guide staffing processes in collaboration with the WFP Country Office and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints regarding logistics activities.

Advocacy

Collaborate with partners to establish key advocacy messages, develop strategic plans, and foster collaborative implementation to advance operational goals.

Qualifications:

Education

A university degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, International Relations, Crisis Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

A minimum of six years of progressive professional responsibility in international humanitarian logistics or project implementation, with at least two years in a senior role.

Desired Experience

Supervisory experience and exposure to the IASC Cluster system, preferably with Logistics Cluster involvement.
Experience in humanitarian supply chain/logistics roles, particularly in inter-agency collaboration contexts.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Willingness and ability to deploy on short notice to potentially challenging environments for a minimum duration of one month.
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities to develop strategic visions aligned with humanitarian principles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Analytical skills for data evaluation and informed decision-making.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

Understanding the mandates and considerations of stakeholders.
Familiarity with the international humanitarian architecture and funding mechanisms.

Languages

Proficiency in one of the UN languages (preferably English, French, Spanish, or Arabic) is mandatory. Working knowledge of another UN language is considered an asset.

Administrative Details:

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications in relation to this Terms of Reference (ToR).

WFP prioritizes transparent communication throughout the selection process. Upon submission, applicants will receive confirmation of application receipt, followed by a review phase to assess qualifications. Successful candidates will be placed in a consultant roster and may be contacted for opportunities in the following 24 months.

WFP is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and all selected candidates will undergo thorough reference checks.

Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by offering reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. For assistance, please contact: [email protected].

No Appointment Fee Policy

WFP does not charge any fees in connection to the application or recruitment process. Any such solicitation should be disregarded.

Before You Submit:

Ensure your application is complete, including up-to-date employment history, qualifications, and language skills.
Submit your professional CV in English along with your cover letter.

For any application challenges, please reach out to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will receive notification regarding their application status.

WFP is committed to diverse hiring practices based on the principles of merit and individual qualifications.

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