Organization Mission

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

Context

The Logistics Officer UNV will provide technical expertise and knowledge for improving the efficiency and quality control of food and nutrition value chain actors, including enhanced handling, storage, fortification, packaging, and delivery practices, including cold chain management. In addition to performing a critical role in supporting core WFP logistics operations, including coordination of activities related to the transport and storage of WFP food commodities for Tanzania and relevant regional corridors. The UNV will also work with a range of government and private sector counterparts to provide technical assistance and strengthen the capacity of supply chain actors across the food system.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Supply Chain, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
1. Participate in planning and supporting the implementation of innovative logistics operations, initiatives, and programs to ensure a timely, efficient, and cost-effective supply of food assistance in regional supply chain corridors.
2. Assist in collecting and analyzing relevant technical data from diverse sources to forecast supply chain operational needs under various scenarios and make evidence-based proposals.
3. Participate in the preparation of transport arrangements and contracting of all associated logistics services and vendor management under established guidelines.
4. Participate in strengthen the efficiency of food supply chain actors in commodity management, including handling, storage, packaging, transportation, cold chains, commodity tracking, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Required Skills and Experience

Demonstrated interest or experience in supply chain management humanitarian development.

Core Competencies

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility
☒ Building Trust
☒ Client Orientation
☒ Commitment and Motivation
☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☒ Communication
☒ Creativity
☒ Empowering Others
☒ Ethics and Values
☒ Integrity
☒ Judgement and Decision-making
☒ Knowledge Sharing
☒ Planning and Organizing
☒ Professionalism
☒ Respect for Diversity
☒ Self-Management
☒ Technological Awareness
☒ Working in Teams

Living Conditions

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country full of beautiful contrasts, reflected by more than 120 tribes and languages, with Kiswahili as the official one. The name Tanzania stands for Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which united in 1964. It is the second-largest country in East Africa, after Ethiopia, and has a tropical climate. The average temperature in Dar es Salaam is 31°C. In the highlands, temperatures range between 10-20°C. Urban centres are rapidly growing and with them the need for expanded infrastructure and more housing. Dodoma, the official capital of Tanzania, is centrally located. Dar es Salaam, however, is the largest city and port for the country. For more information on Tanzania.