Logistics Assistant SSA

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In July 2023, the World Food Programme (WFP) Zambia Country Office commenced a new five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) informed by and aligned with national and United Nations priorities and global commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It embraces the Government’s long-term Vision 2030; aligns with 16 key strategic areas of the 8th National Development Plan (NDP8); and contributes to the joint Zambia-United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).

WFP Zambia’s integrated and pragmatic CSP shifts away from unsustainable localized and micro-level interventions, to embrace more effective advocacy and engagement with national policies, systems, and programmes to achieve national impact on SDG2. Given the Government’s commitment to budget support for nutrition, social protection, and agriculture, despite the constraints in the country’s fiscal position, WFP’s overarching strategy seeks to enable the government to meet its national priorities with better systems, expertise, and resources for implementation. This means a decisive shift of WFP’s country positioning towards the provision of innovative, sustainable, upstream technical assistance for nationally owned solutions.

Advancing the global WFP Strategic Plan (2026-2029), the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) addresses both SDG2 and SDG17 and is structured around three integrated strategic outcomes: (SO1) saving lives in crises; (SO2) reducing future humanitarian needs through resilience building; and (SO3) strengthening national systems and partner capacities.

The Logistics Assistant (Warehouse) reports to the Logistics Officer and supports the management of warehouse and logistics operations. The position is responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient, and accountable receipt, storage, handling, dispatch, and tracking of commodities, non-food items, and other supplies in accordance with WFP policies, procedures, and standards. The incumbent oversees day-to-day warehouse activities, including inventory management, commodity accounting, transport coordination, operational reporting, and service provider performance.

The role also supports the operation of humanitarian logistics hubs, common logistics services, and emergency preparedness activities, while coordinating closely with the Storekeeper, logistics personnel, government counterparts, cooperating partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

Education

• Completion of secondary school education. A diploma/degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related studies is desirable.

• Five (5) years’ experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, commodity handling, and stock control within humanitarian, development, commercial, or public-sector environments.
• Experience coordinating the receipt, storage, dispatch, and tracking of commodities, non-food items, or other supply chain assets.
• Experience maintaining warehouse records, inventory databases, and logistics management information systems, including stock reconciliation and reporting.
• Experience supporting transport coordination, commodity movements, and logistics service delivery.
• Experience monitoring the performance of warehouse operations, transport activities, or service providers and contributing to operational improvements.
• Experience supporting emergency preparedness, response operations, or high-volume logistics activities.
• Experience supervising or coordinating warehouse personnel, casual labour, or service providers is desirable.
• Experience working with corporate systems and standard office software for operational planning, monitoring, and reporting.

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, commodity accounting, and logistics operations.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety standards, stock management procedures, quality control measures, and asset protection practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify operational issues and implement practical solutions.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet operational deadlines.
• Ability to analyse warehouse and logistics data and prepare accurate operational reports.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, transporters, service providers, government counterparts, and cooperating partners.
• Ability to supervise and guide warehouse personnel, promote compliance with procedures, and support a positive team environment.
• Ability to support capacity strengthening, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, accountability, and compliance with established procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing operational requirements, including during emergency responses.

Languages

• Fluency (level C) in English.

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