Logistics Officer - Contracting

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring a Logistics Officer (Contracting) as an International Consultant (CST Level II) based in Kinshasa, DRC, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain. The role leads field logistics operations or provides technical support in headquarters, partnering with key supply chain functions to ensure an integrated supply chain approach to meeting the food assistance needs of beneficiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures for logistics field operations or headquarters units in line with regional and functional strategies, policies and plans.
• Plan and lead innovative logistics operations, initiatives and programmes to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective supply of food assistance.
• Analyse technical data to forecast operational needs and propose evidence-based solutions.
• Lead preparation of transport arrangements and contracting of associated services.
• Implement warehouse procedures, manage inventory through corporate systems and mitigate losses.
• Coordinate logistics, contract preparation and supplier payments, and conduct financial analysis and budget reviews.
• Supervise junior staff, gather market intelligence and prepare accurate accounting, data collection and reporting.
• Build relationships with UN agencies, NGOs, governments and the private sector, and advise staff, partners and governments on connecting to markets and managing food systems.
• Contribute to preparedness actions, including the Logistics Capacity Assessment, and act in an emergency response capacity as required.

Required profile

• Minimum of five years of experience in logistics and logistics contracting.
• Advanced university degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or a related field, or first degree with additional related experience and/or training.
• Fluency (level C) in French and English.
• Desired: experience selecting service providers, managing transport budgets, coordinating air, sea and land transport, supervising staff, working in insecure environments and with interagency partners.

Applications must be submitted through the WFP online recruiting system; no CVs by email or other channels are considered.