Logistics Officer (Contracting)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

31 August 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden)

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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.

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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).

GENERAL INFORMATION
JOB TITLE: Logistics Officer (Contracting)
TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: NOA
SUPERVISOR: Head of Logistics / Contracting
UNIT/DIVISION: Supply Chain
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen

DURATION: 12 Months

 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and food insecurity. WFP's mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. Every day, WFP works globally to support people affected by conflict, disasters, climate shocks, and economic crises, with particular attention to women, children, and other vulnerable groups.

This job is based in the Country Offices (COs) and reports to the head of Logistics Services Contracting. Job holder is likely to be working closely with a more experienced professional staff member, receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed.

JOB PURPOSE:
To collect, analyze and report on information to maximize efficiency of the logistics operations and activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Support logistics contracting day-to-day activities following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

• Work closely with other logistics functions to understand the scope of the services required before issuing Request for Quotations (RFQs)

• Collect and analyze data related to the transport sector and undertake comprehensive logistics services market assessments in the country to recommend actions to the supervisor to improve performance of local logistics contracting operations.

• Conduct verification and validation of received data which also includes (site) visits to the transporters/logistics service providers’ yards/garages/offices.

• Carry out due diligence of the current WFP shortlisted/contracted and/or new logistics service providers.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and consolidate preliminary data analysis and prepare accurate and timely reports as and when required.

• Issue Request for Quotations (RFQ) as and when necessary to shortlisted companies, analyze offers and in conjunction with the relevant Logistics Officer, Head of Contracting and relevant parties.

• Submit contracting proposals to the Logistics Contract Committee (LCC) and prepare well drafted and explained minutes.

• Compile the quarterly Committee on Supply Chain (CSC) reports and in conjunction with the relevant Logistics Officer and Head of Contracting to have the reports submitted/cleared in a timely manner.

• Maintain a tally of contracting cases which will require submission to the CSC.

• In conjunction with the Operations Section of the Logistics Unit, ensure clear periodic allocation plans for any tariff system contracts are put in place. Similarly, periodic reports detailing any deviation from the initial allocation plan are completed.

• Establish and maintain good working relations with all shortlisted/contracted logistics service providers. Build service providers understanding of their contractual obligations (RFQ terms and conditions) and how WFP business process works.

• Analyze logistics service provider performance, in coordination with relevant logistics functions, against contractual terms, tariffs, allocation plans, capacity commitments, and escalate concerns to the Head of Contracting with proposed corrective actions

• Guide support staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.

• Follow emergency logistics preparedness practices to ensure WFP are able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

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STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experiences:

Total relevant 5 years of experience including 1 year of Professional experience.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Experience coordinating service providers’ contract execution.

• Experience in conducting assessments of Logistics services markets

• Experience in evaluating offers and writing proposals.

• Experience in report writing.

Language: English -Arabic.

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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]

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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