World Food Programme Ghana: Senior Logistics Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term (One year renewable)
Grade: GS 6

Terms of Reference:

Assist with logistics operations including all logistics assets in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of WRP cargoes
Follow up on projections of needs and call forwarding requirements
Collect regional and statistical information related to needs in various locations
Prepare contracts for the transport of food and non-food items in both emergency and development operations
Deliver WRP standard waybills to those involved in the transport of WRP operations; ensure that proper paperwork has been prepared
Assist with the accounting, reporting on food and non-food items and ensure that internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained
Assist in contingency planning and logistics preparedness reviews;
Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills or Experience

University Degree or Higher National Diploma in Science, Accounting or other related field
At least 5 years of progressively responsible support experience including at least One year in the field of logistics, accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations or another related field
Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages

How To Apply

Applications with CVs, should be submitted in closed envelope. Mark envelope (Logistics Assistant) and address to:

The Representative
World Food Programme
7, 7th Rangoon Close
Box 1423
Accra, Accra

Offer valid till: 16 Nov, 2010