- Location
- La Paz, Bolivia, The Republic Of
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
15 November 2026-23:59-GMT-04:00 Bolivia Time (La Paz)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 extreme weather shocks.
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.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.
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).
Brindar apoyo a las operaciones de Supply Chain del PMA mediante la coordinación de actividades logísticas, seguimiento de transporte y carga humanitaria, gestión de inventarios y monitoreo de bienes y servicios. El puesto contribuye a la eficiencia de la cadena de suministro mediante la recopilación y análisis de información logística, la coordinación con socios y proveedores, la elaboración de reportes y el cumplimiento de los procedimientos y controles internos establecidos.
RESPONSABILIDADES PRINCIPALES (LISTA INDICATIVA Y NO EXHAUSTIVAS):
Bajo la supervisión del Responsable de Supply Chain, el/la Asistente de Logística tendrá las siguientes responsabilidades:
1. Apoyar la coordinación de actividades logísticas con socios humanitarios y actores relevantes.
2. Recopilar, analizar y actualizar información sobre capacidades logísticas, rutas, acceso y necesidades operativas.
3. Brindar apoyo técnico básico a socios en temas de logística, transporte, almacenamiento y cadena de suministro.
4. Organizar reuniones, talleres y actividades de coordinación logística, incluyendo la preparación de agendas, minutas y seguimiento de acuerdos.
5. Contribuir al monitoreo de riesgos logísticos y limitaciones de acceso que puedan afectar la respuesta humanitaria.
6. Apoyar actividades de preparación para emergencias, simulacros y fortalecimiento de capacidades de socios.
7. Preparar informes periódicos sobre actividades logísticas, avances y desafíos operacionales.
8. Apoyar la gestión de inventarios, operativa en almacenes y el seguimiento de existencias de bienes y suministros.
9. Dar seguimiento a órdenes de compra, solicitudes de bienes y servicios, y procesos logísticos asociados.
10. Coordinar y dar seguimiento al transporte de carga humanitaria.
11. Monitorear las entregas de proveedores y verificar la conformidad de bienes y servicios recibidos relacionados con operaciones logísticas.
12. Registrar y actualizar información en los sistemas corporativos y herramientas de seguimiento logístico.
13. Garantizar el cumplimiento de los procedimientos, normas y controles internos aplicables a las actividades logísticas.
14. Realizar otras tareas relacionadas con logística y operaciones asignadas por el supervisor.
CUALIFICACIONES MÍNIMAS / EXPERIENCIA REQUERIDA
Nacionalidad boliviana o extranjero/a con residencia legal en Bolivia (permiso para trabajar vigente al momento de postulación).
FORMACIÓN:
• Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas, Ingeniería Industrial, Ingeniería Comercial, Comercio Internacional, Economía, o áreas afines.
• Se valorará estudios de posgrado en Logística, Comercio Internacional o Supply Chain Management.
EXPERIENCIA:
• 3 años de experiencia progresiva en logística, cadena de suministros, operaciones de apoyo logístico, abastecimiento, transporte o funciones administrativas relacionadas.
• Experiencia en procesos de cadena de suministro y procedimientos de control interno.
CONOCIMIENTOS/HABILIDADES:
• Conocimiento de procesos logísticos, incluyendo transporte, gestión de inventarios, almacenamiento, distribución y seguimiento de bienes y servicios.
• Capacidad para coordinar actividades con múltiples actores, gestionar información y realizar seguimiento oportuno a tareas y acuerdos.
• Experiencia en manejo y seguimiento de carga humanitaria será valorado favorablemente.
• Sólidos conocimientos informáticos (Microsoft Office).
• Se valorará el manejo y uso del sistema SAP.
IDIOMAS:
• Excelente dominio del español (escrito, hablado y leído).
• Manejo intermedio del inglés (escrito, hablado y leído).
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
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: [email protected]
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
All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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.