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Mission and objectives

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.

Task description

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.

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria

This assignment is funded by the Government of Korea and therefore specific criteria apply: - Candidates must be Korean nationals. - Candidates must be between 22 and 29 years of age at the time of application. - Candidates who have already served as UN Youth Volunteer funded by the Government of Korea are not eligible to apply (former UN University Volunteers are eligible). - Serving UN Volunteers will not be considered for other UN Volunteer assignments until they reach three (3) months before the End of Contract date of their current UN Volunteer assignment. This provision applies equally to first and subsequent contracts. - Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the ‘Additional remarks’ field when filling in the application form. - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 August 2025

Skills and experience

Demonstrated interest or experience in supply chain management humanitarian development.

Area(s) of expertise

Administration, Logistics and Inventory

Relevant experience

No experience required

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor's degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or other related fields, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Competencies and values

☒ 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