The scope of this Call for Expressions of Interest is to find qualified affiliate workforce to support L2/L3 countries in the above functional area.  
 
Qualified affiliate workforce will be placed on an Internal Surge Team (IST). IST will enable the deployment of essential personnel to lead and support country-based emergency response on a short-term basis. These surge roles are designed to provide a punctual, time-bound support to country response and help establish longer-term mechanisms and processes. 
 
o    Support deployments are considered for affiliate workforce already in service of the Organization, including those on contract break with a new assignment planning to start over in the short term.
o    Applications will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile (see “How to Apply”). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.
o    Interested employees will be required to discuss upfront with their managers, who are encouraged to release employees to support. 
o    Selected candidates will receive a notification of their inclusion in the IST and will be requested to provide a pre-release agreement signed by the direct supervisor. From that moment they might be called for a surge support at any time, and in line with the duration of their contract. 
o    Selected candidates will be released of their function for a period which may vary according to country offices needs not exceeding three months, after which they return to their normal functions.
o    Surge support must be provided in person, candidates in the IST will be required to have the following documentation ready in case of upcoming mission (Valid passport, Laissez-passer, SSAFE training).
o    Affiliate workforce deployed will be reporting to the assigned supervisor for the duration of surge and the change in reporting lines will be reflected in GRMS.
o    Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Organizational Setting

FAO country offices, headed by an FAO Representative, are assisting governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Reporting Lines

The Supply Chain / Logistics Specialist deployed for surge support will report technically to the focal point in CSL HQ appointed by Director CSL at the time of deployment, and administratively to the FAO Representative in the duty station.

Technical Focus

Supply Chain Management and Emergency Support at a global, regional, sub regional and/or country level.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Coordinate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support logistics operations management and strengthen partnerships on the humanitarian supply chain;
•    In coordination with concerned colleagues, arrange for efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural items and timely distich of items to final destinations as per agreed scheduled plan;
•    Coordinate, manage, and support all activities pertaining to the logistics function, including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, asset, and fleet management in operation;
•    Strengthen the capacity of the logistics unit to effectively and efficiently deliver the FAO field office Emergency and Development Program;
•    Prepare transport/service contracts for suppliers and follow up on the deliveries to end-users;
•    Support with the management of the FAO warehouses, ensuring proper warehouse management including storage space conditions, and the actual storage of items;
•    Ensure appropriate logistics record-keeping related to all equipment manuals, maintenance schedules, waybills, inspection reports, delivery notes etc for audit purposes;
•    Ensure FAO standard logistic related forms are consistently completed, and in an accurate manner including by inspection companies, transporters and vendors etc;
•    Build the capacity of national staff to improve the expendable and non-expendable equipment tracking system, fleet and warehouse management procedures, and update the tracking tables;
•    Ensure smooth functioning of the office equipment and report to supervisor any malfunctions of utility service provisions;
•    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Experience in logistics, supply chain management, or other relevant fields is mandatory

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable;