Logistics Assistant, G5, Cox’s Bazar

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Logistics Assistant, G5, Cox’s Bazar Jobs in Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Bangladesh at World Food Programme

Title: Logistics Assistant, G5, Cox’s Bazar

Company: World Food Programme

Location: Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Bangladesh

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

29 April 2026-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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.

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

This position is based WFP Cox’s Bazar/Warehouses. Job holders report to the logistics officer or the designate. At this level, job holders are expected to take responsibility for completion of a range of processes and activities requiring some interpretation of standard guidelines/practices for all assistance modalities for both WFP and logistics common services. Job holders are able to recommend a course of action to staff at various levels and may allocate tasks to other support staff. The job purpose is to implement well-defined standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Under the overall supervision of a logistics Officer, and/or his/her designated, the Logistics Assistant will undertake the following duties.

• Provide support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• Support timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorized partners and destinations.
• Support management of logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.
• Respond to a variety of technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries with a high standard of client service mind-set.
• Assist in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary and management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
• Process documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g. PO issuance, Supplier communication invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating various issues to the supervisor.
• Collect and compile data, produce and/or contribute to reports (e.g.CP Stock Report financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance) and ensure information accuracy in

corporate systems in support to informed decision-making.

• Perform the responsibility of storekeeper in warehouses in absence of regular storekeepers or during emergency.
• Monitor condition of the warehouse and commodities and take appropriate actions, to support efficient warehouse space-planning and well-organized commodity storage following WFP warehouse standards.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to partners warehouse staff including causal labours to contribute to their development and high performance.
• Inspect cooperating partners' warehouses and commodities, offering guidance on efficient space utilization and storage practices that align with WFP warehouse standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including C&F agents, government authorities, transporters, cooperating and retail partners, to support logistics operations and enhance service delivery.
• Act as CP Stock management tools focal points and respond to all queries from partner organization about the stock management tools.
• Act a focal point for Supply Chain asset management including PCAR.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Completion of University Degree (bachelor's or equivalent) is required. Education in Supply Chain, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Law or Accounting or any relevant field is preferable.

Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in the relevant field including Commodity Handling /Warehousing, Transport Contracting & Supplier Management

Language: Fluency in spoken and written both in English and Bangla language.

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

Grade: G5

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Duration: 12 Months

Duty Station: Cox's Bazar

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance.

All documents will be verified, and any discrepancies will lead to automatic disqualification.

Desired Experiences And Qualifications

• A certificate in the related functional area (Supply chain, etc.) with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses is desirable.
• Experience using corporate systems to monitor ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.
• Experience analyzing data (on commodities, funds, etc.) and drafting reports.
• Experience in measuring service providers’ performance against set KPIs.
• Experience in assisting the preparation of contract documentation.
• Experience in providing technical business support in corporate systems.
• Experience leading a small team of national staff, casual labor and 3rd party service providers
• Familiarity with the context of refugee emergency.
• Experience in managing warehouses with food and NFIs.
• Demonstrated competence in use of basic mobile application, spreadsheets, data presentation and reporting skills.

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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: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application – unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.