Role :   Job Opportunity : LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE - Commodity Accounting
Location :   1. Douala-Littoral
Company URL :   http://www1.wfp.org/

Description:

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Logistics Associate ( Commodity Accounting ) - WFP World Food Programme Cameroun

Logistics Associate ( Commodity Accounting )
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : 23 April 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Douala)
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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.

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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).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

To contribute to the daily management of the Commodity Accounting activities pertaining to all food movement carried out by WFP staff and contractors through the Corridor of Douala, including Kribi.
The Staff Member will work under the direct supervision of the National Logistics Officer and must ensure that all physical transactions on food commodities (receipt, dispatch, transfer, fumigation, etc.) are recorded in the system (LESS) in real time by all users.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain regular oversight for Commodity Accounting data quality and integrity, processes and procedures implementation and take swift corrective actions on irregularities.  

2. Ensure data captured in the system is accurate and liabilities and assets are accounted for at any given point in time.  

3. Ensure that transactions are performed according to the standard business processes and corporate guidelines.  

4. Ensure that all transactions posted in the Commodity Accounting System are supported with required documentations (Superintendent reports, waybills, loss certificates, etc.)  

5. Support to warehouse operations through regular visit of the locations to ensure that WFP commodities are properly received physically (in quantity & quality), and related information accurately reported on stack cards  

6. Ensure Physical Inventories are carried out on monthly basis at each storage location and reconciled and captured in the system before the closure deadline.  

7. Ensure a close monitoring of food commodities BBDs in all warehouses and alert storekeepers on close expiry dates  

8. Monitor regularly the small balances and longstanding stocks in the warehouse and report to storekeepers for their swift dispatches  

9. Ensure the monthly extraction and submission of post-delivery losses report, in the warehouses, to the Field Office Management for deduction of related values from the concerned service providers.  

10. Support the Invoicing Unit in the deduction process of food losses from the payments of service providers, especially the freight forwarders and warehouse managers  

11. Regular monitoring of full compliance of all users to IPSAS requirements, especially storekeepers, and any training’s need should be met through refresher or specific trainings  

12. Maintain a close collaboration with WFP units involved in the Chain (Operations and FSQ) and build productive relationships with logistics colleagues and staff within the area of assignment  

13. Participate in the on-going review of internal processes and procedures and identify ways to increase the day-to-day efficiencies.  Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Data Management ,  or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses

Experience:

5 years minimum in Logistics and Data management

Knowledge & Skills:

Experience in WFP Logistics Operations or Humanitarian Logistics

Experience in Port and Corridor Operations

Experience in managing warehouses

Experience working with corporate systems (databases, software)

Experience working in a demanding operational environment

Experience in supervising staff

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in French language; Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English

Terms and Conditions

Job Title: Logistics Associate ( Commodity Accounting)

Type of Contract: Fixed Term (FT)

Grade : G6

Duration: 12 months

Duty Station: Douala / Cameroon

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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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 applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wfp/job_openings?locationCountry=b579d21545a140c49418f0a3451a3160