LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE G6 INNOVATION LAB

Logistics Associate G6 Innovation Lab Location: Brindisi, Italy Time Type: Full time Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: JR106846 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 November 2024 - 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) 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. THE ROLE To support the lab’s logistics operations and contribute to its mission of driving innovation in humanitarian preparedness and response and supply chain management. The position holder will report to the Head of the Innovation Lab. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive): Collaborate with design teams and key stakeholders to support the co-creation of solutions that address the evolving needs of humanitarian response. Assist in developing technical specifications for long-term agreements related to core activities and items. Assist in the identification, evaluation, and adoption of innovative technologies and practices. Coordinate requisitioning and ensure the timely delivery of commodities and supplies. Manage logistics vendors’ contracting activities. Support gathering market intelligence and conducting vendor assessments. Prepare, monitor, and revise budgets for projects within the Innovation Lab. Perform research, collect data and conduct data analysis. Process any documentation related to the Innovation Lab activity. Support with communication activities to attract interest from private sector and partners. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Completion of secondary School education. Additional degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Design, Project Management is desirable. Experience: Minimum 6 years’ professional experience in humanitarian sector, and/or development projects. Language: Proficiency in Italian and in English (Level C) is required. SPECIFIC ROLE REQUIREMENTS Essential Experience managing a team. Strong organization and coordination skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Competence in preparing, implementing, and monitoring project budgets. Organizational skills and attention to details. Excellent data analysis and reporting skills. Desirable Knowledge of supply chain operations in emergency. Experience in developing technical specifications and managing logistics contracts. Experience in gathering market intelligence and conducting vendor assessments. Experience in using IPSAS and SAP. TERMS AND CONDITIONS WFP offers a competitive compensation package. Please visit the following website for detailed information on working with WFP. Applicants must be: Italian Residents holding a valid passport and/or identity card. Reside within commuting distance to the office location at the duty station World Food Programme, UNHRD Brindisi. Please note that applications should be sent in English. Only applications received in English will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr