VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WFP/13/09

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT WFP/13/09


Date of issue: 12 February 2009 Closing date: 25 February 2009

This Vacancy is open to Kenyan male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Logistics Assistant (Transport) Duty Station: Various locations in Kenya
Post Grade: G4/5
Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Logistics Assistant (Transport) and the overall supervision of the Logistics Officer (Transport & Operations), the incumbent will carry out the following duties:-

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
§ Prepare transport allocation plan prior to vessel arrival / cargo availability from local purchase.
§ Create Landside Transport Instructions (LTI) to be used for the uplift of commodities out of WFP warehouses countrywide.
§ Monitor and maintain records of the performance of short-listed Transporters for the purpose of contract analysis and evaluation.
§ Create and maintain monthly reports for Transport operations including those of Primary and Secondary (where requested) transportation.
§ Travel, when required, to dispatch commodities, from sites within and outside of Nairobi, via transport – road, rail and/or air.
§ Prepare periodic reports showing status of Transport commitments posted in WINGS.
§ Assist Logistics Officer to evaluate potential Transport companies for short-listing.
§ Maintain overland and inland transport ledger, inclusive of a reliable filing system.
§ Liaise with Mombasa office to provide and/or receive statistical data for input into reports including LTI Update, Container Update etc.
§ Provide statistical input for reports including CCTI (Committee of Commodities, Transport and Insurance) and others upon request.
§ Participate (when requested) in ‘Corridor Cargo Prioritisation’ teleconferences and/or provide data/follow up in line with conference requirements.
§ Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Successful completion of secondary school education (KCSE). Diploma in Logistics, Statistics, Transport or other relevant field.
Experience: Three to four years’ progressively responsible clerical experience and sound background in transport operations. Good knowledge and experience in using computers with knowledge of Microsoft software applications (MS Word, Excel and Access).
Skills: Ability to work with minimum supervision, to work quickly and accurately under time constraints and pressure. High sense of initiative and good judgment. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
Desirable: Clean and valid Kenyan Driving Licence.
Language: Good written and spoken English and fluent Kiswahili.

Kenyan nationals meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a covering letter quoting Vacancy Announcement No. WFP/13/09 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of certificates and name, title and e-mail address of three referees. Envelopes should be marked
CONFIDENTIAL
WFP/13/09 and sent to
Human Resources Officer
World Food Programme
Office B-220, Gigiri
P.O. Box 44482
NAIROBI 00100

Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.