Logistics Officer (NOA) - WFP Zambia

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) Zambia Country Office is recruiting a Logistics Officer (National Officer, NOA) in Lusaka. The post reports to the Deputy Country Director and leads the logistics unit, providing strategic, technical and operational leadership for logistics supporting WFP programmes, operations and emergency response. The incumbent manages logistics staff and resources, ensuring effective, efficient, compliant and cost-effective delivery of transport, warehousing and other supply chain services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the logistics function, including planning, prioritisation, coordination and delivery of logistics services.
• Supervise, coach and develop logistics staff, covering workload management, accountability, performance management and professional development.
• Advise senior management on logistics strategies, operational priorities, risks, capacity requirements and service delivery solutions.
• Develop and implement logistics workplans, service improvement initiatives and performance monitoring mechanisms.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee logistics operations such as transport, warehousing, inventory management and commodity handling, in line with WFP policies and standards.
• Monitor logistics performance, analyse data and recommend improvements to efficiency, cost-effectiveness and service quality.
• Lead logistics risk management, contingency planning and controls to protect WFP assets and operations.
• Lead emergency preparedness, business continuity planning and readiness for rapid emergency response and surge operations.
• Manage logistics budgets, resources, assets and staffing, and lead procurement planning, service contracts, transport agreements and vendor performance.
• Build partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, partners, NGOs and service providers, and represent WFP in logistics coordination mechanisms and forums.
• Lead the expansion of common logistics services and humanitarian logistics capabilities, including logistics hubs and on-demand services, and lead capacity strengthening for staff and partners.

What we offer

• A highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.
• Training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and internal mobility opportunities.
• An attractive compensation package (details in the Terms and Conditions of the vacancy).