Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer

  • Panamá
  • World Food Programme

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JOB PURPOSE : As a member of both the Global Logistics Cluster Support Team and the Regional Bureau Supply Chain Team, the Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer is assigned to regional desks or groups of countries where the humanitarian community, together with the local government, have requested some support to implement (partially or fully), the core functions of the cluster approach at country level.

The Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer supports, participates and in some instance may oversee global events. The Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer advises and provides guidance to the coordination cells, supports the Country Office reviewed strategy, and may provide surge capacity to on-set activities in-country for Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer contributes to fostering, developing, and maintaining of strategic partnerships, and therefore, strengthening the community of the Logistics Cluster partners.

The Regional Field Support Logistics Cluster Officer reports to RBP s Regional Supply Chain Officer (or his/her designated officer) while maintaining close technical liaison with the various managers within the Global Logistics Cluster at Headquarters level.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education : University degree in social sciences, international relations, crisis management, emergency preparedness and response or related field; information management; capacity building and trainings; or the equivalent combination of education and experience**

Experience : Minimum of six years of working experience including: working in international emergency response; disaster risk management (DRM) or disaster risk reduction (DRR); logistics; capacity building, capacity strengthening or training; extensive experience in working with national and international coordination systems as well as exposer to the IASC cluster system, especially Logistics Cluster, are important.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PART 2 : Knowledge & Skills : Strong knowledge of project management desirable. Excellent skills in working in international teams and managing projects under tight deadlines and resource constraints in an engaging and solution-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal communications skills; good research and analytical skills; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as part of a team; excellent written skills; sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related software. Strong information management skills are

desirable.

Languages : Fluency in spoken and written English, Spanish is mandatory. In addition, French is considered a significant value add. Working knowledge of other UN languages, as well as Portuguese (WFP official language) are considered an asset.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) : Preparedness

  • Lead the planning, implementation, support, and monitoring activities of the GLC field preparedness project at regional and country level. This includes both implementation and desk support to necessary country-level resources for these activities.
  • Provide strategic support to plan, organize, and facilitate dedicated workshops and trainings both at regional and country level.
  • Coordinate post-closure country activities related to GLC preparedness, including reporting on both achievements (metrics) and impact.

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