Logistics Cluster Officer

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JOBs TITLE: Logistics Cluster Officer

TYPE OF CONTRACT:Consultancy Contract CST II

UNIT/DIVISION:Supply Chain Logistics Cluster

DUTY STATION (City Country):Amman Jordan

DURATION:6 months

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

Comprised of a diverse multi-skilled group of logisticians the Logistics Cluster led by WFP is mandated by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) to complement and co-ordinate the logistics capabilities of co-operating humanitarian agencies during large-scale complex emergencies and natural disasters.

In order to support the response to the Gaza Crisis the Logistics Cluster was formally activated for Palestine on the 16th October 2023 with five coordination and operation cells established to support the response inside Gaza as well as the various supply corridors.

The incumbent is the main interlocutor for all stakeholders and partners in Jordan providing leadership and ensuring that coordination systems information platforms and operational services are established and maintained at all levels in the country. The incumbent ensures relevant information is collected and shared and that efficient and adequate operations are set up in support of the humanitarian partners. These include the provision of various logistics services Amman as required. The function reports to the Palestine Cluster Coordinator.

JOB PURPOSE:

Expert advice and Leadership-.

• Ensure supervision of team members in all locations under his/her responsibility.
• Ensure logistics and supply managers have access to relevant technical advice and support on supply chain operations and planning (covering operations risk assessment and mitigation/management preparedness and capacity building).
• Facilitate discussion and agreement on the use of common standards and tools among logistics and supply managers; and promote awareness of and adherence to relevant policy guidelines codes of conduct and examples of good practice.

Needs assessment prioritization project Planning and implementation

• Working across agencies and organizations lead a continuous identification and assessment of logistics capacities gaps and bottlenecks in country.
• Join inter-agency needs assessment exercises as appropriate to ensure that identified needs gaps and priorities are as evidence-based as possible in any given emergency context.
• Support the development of an overall engagement strategy based on the common gaps and needs identified and update it regularly according to evolving needs.
• Provide technical support to the operations team in Al Arish

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effective inter-agency coordination

• Organize and chair regular Logistics Coordination meetings to coordinate the continuous identification and prioritisation of logistics needs as well as technical solutions adequate to overcome bottlenecks and ensure delivery of humanitarian aid/relief through the Jordan Corridor
• Establish and ensure fluid and regular communication and coordination with all relevant stakeholders in Amman including national counterparts supply and logistics managers in national and international humanitarian organizations.
• Represent the Logistics Cluster in all forums at country level and ensure all information is shared with the Cluster Coordinator.
• Support the coordination of convoys from Amman to Gaza and ensure coordination between all stakeholders including national authorities national and organizations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the teams in Amman.

Information management Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the collection analysis and dissemination of relevant logistics information (including - but not limited to - capacity mapping risk and gap analysis)

• Through coordination with IMPACCT Working Group engagement with Customs Authorities Ministries and partners facilitate importation processes address partners queries and develop customs and importation SOPs.

• Ensure the proper reporting communication and coordination with the relevant stakeholders internal and external.
• Support the consolidation and sharing of key logistics information and procedures such as Concept of Operations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring they are regularly revised/updated when required.
• Support the preparation of project proposals.
• With the support of the IM team ensure collection and dissemination of incoming pipelines.
• Ensure information on humanitarian convoys is shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the proper management of RITA and cargo tracking ensuring regular feedback on challenges and issues are reported to the Cluster Coordinator.
• Sensitize partners on the correct use of Cluster services through dissemination of relevant SOPs.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Understanding of the international humanitarian response architecture including co-ordination mechanisms Humanitarian Reform and humanitarian action and international emergency response funding mechanisms.
• Experience of high-level coordination including serving as the chair of a multi-lateral working group (i.e. any output-oriented group of independent stakeholders); an ability to work within a diverse group build/develop consensus and deliver on joint outputs.
• Partnership and service mindset integrity result oriented proactive engagement gender and culturally sensitive.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in remote and high-pressure environments to motivate a team maintain morale and deliver on objectives in difficult circumstances.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

• Display strong leadership skills whilst always ensuring full participation of partners. Create strategic vision and shared goals based on humanitarian principles.
• Delegate responsibility when required and seek and internalize feedback.
• Promote climate of teamwork encourage learning of colleagues and facilitate team approach.
• Ability to analyse and evaluate data and translate into useful information management products to facilitate decision making

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: A university degree in Supply Chain Management International Business International

Relations Humanitarian Project Management Business Administration and related field or equivalent

relevant experience.

Experience: At least 6 years professional experience in humanitarian project/programme implementation (incl. assessment management of operational budget and funds monitoring and evaluation) Out of which:

• at least 2 years professional experience in project/programme coordination and management including serving in a supervisory role
• at least 2 years professional experience in emergency response operations (natural disaster and/or complex emergency) and/or preparedness projects
• at least 2 years professional experience in supply chain and/or logistics operations (i.e. land transport international shipping or air transport warehouse management freight forwarding etcetera).

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or WFPs working language.

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