WFP : Logistics Officer – Caracas

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    1 month ago
  • Category:
    Procurement, Supply and Logistics
  • Deadline:
    22/11/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

30 November 2024-23:59-GMT-04:00 Venezuela Time (Caracas)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.

WHY JOIN WFP?

  • WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
  • WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
  • WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
  • A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
  • We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

CONTEXTO:

El Clúster Logístico Global (GLC por sus siglas en inglés) es parte de la arquitectura humanitaria del Comité Permanente entre Organismos (IASC por sus siglas en inglés), junto con otros 10 clústeres globales. Está liderado por el Programa Mundial de Alimentos (WFP por sus siglas en inglés) y su objetivo es mejorar la cooperación y las asociaciones en el sector logístico.

El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (WFP por sus siglas en inglés), en su calidad de agencia líder del Clúster de Logística en Venezuela, es responsable de trabajar en colaboración con los miembros humanitarios interesados para ofrecer una respuesta estratégica, basada en las deficiencias operativas (de conformidad con las Directrices del IASC sobre la coordinación del Clúster de Logística a nivel de país). En ese sentido, se busca reforzar las capacidades logísticas de los miembros del Clúster de Logística a través de un proceso de evaluación y optimización de los principales procesos de la cadena de suministros de cada organización.

OBJETIVO GENERAL:

Evaluar y optimizar la cadena de suministro humanitaria de los miembros del Clúster de Logística revisando los procesos de contratación de servicios logísticos, gestión de almacenes y planificación de operaciones de al menos 7 miembros del Clúster de Logística en Venezuela, identificando brechas y factores críticos para reforzar la eficiencia operacional y el uso de recursos de la cadena de suministros.

OBJETIVOS ESPECÍFICOS:

  • Diseñar una metodología e instrumentos para la recolección y análisis de información.
  • Recoger y sistematizar la información primaria y secundaria de los principales procedimientos de la cadena de suministros.
  • Recolectar y analizar información sobre toda la cadena de suministro: esto incluye una fase de revisión documental, la definición de indicadores clave, así como la recolección de datos tanto cuantitativos como cualitativos.
  • Determinar y analizar las brechas y factores críticos que representan barreras o facilitadores para la optimización de la cadena de suministros.
  • Realizar recomendaciones de acciones de corto y mediano plazo orientadas a la reducción de brechas y aprovechamiento de oportunidades para mejorar la eficiencia operacional y el uso de recursos de la cadena de suministros.
  • Aplicar mejores prácticas, procedimientos operativos estándar y tecnologías innovadoras alineadas con las normas y procesos de WFP y de otras organizaciones.
  • Realizar informe final detallando resultados, recomendaciones y plan de acción.

REQUERIMIENTOS MINIMOS:

Educación:

  • Maestría en gestión de la cadena de suministro, negocios internacionales, relaciones internacionales, gestión de proyectos humanitarios, administración de empresas y/o campo relacionado o experiencia relevante equivalente.

Experiencia:

  • De 3 a 5 años de experiencia profesional en la implementación de proyectos, programas u operaciones humanitarias en el área de la cadena de suministro, y/o en la investigación de campo cuantitativa y cualitativa relacionada con temas de cadena de suministro o desarrollo económico

Idiomas: Fluidez (nivel C) en español y deseable Inglés.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

 

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

  • We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
  • Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
  • Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
  • Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
  • Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
  • Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements