Logistics Associate (Funds Management)

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25 August 2026-23:59-GMT+03:00 Arabian Standard Time (Aden)

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• 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).

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GENERAL INFORMATION
JOB TITLE: Logistics Associate (Funds Management)
TYPE OF CONTRACT/LEVEL: Fixed Term G6
SUPERVISOR: Logistics Officer / Funds Management
UNIT/DIVISION: Supply Chain Unit / Funds Management
DUTY STATION (City, Country): Aden, Yemen

DURATION: 12 Months, renewable

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and food insecurity. WFP's mission is to help achieve Zero Hunger by ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. Every day, WFP works globally to support people affected by conflict, disasters, climate shocks, and economic crises, with particular attention to women, children, and other vulnerable groups.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE APPOINTMENT:
The incumbent will report to the Logistics Officer (Funds Management), provide specialized support functions, and supervise staff performing standard supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to queries with only general guidance for all assistance modalities for both WFP and logistics common services. There is a requirement to use judgement in dealing with unforeseen problems on a daily basis. The job holder typically manages a small team, supervising and coaching staff.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specialized support to supply chain operations and activities, following standard processes and contributing, directly or indirectly, to the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.

• Manage logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.

• Identify, resolve, and/or provide recommendations on specialized queries/requests for support, using initiative and following standard processes, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of enquiries with excellent client service mindset.

• Prepare, monitor and revise budgets for all delivery modalities ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in compliance with corporate standards.

• Manage documentation processing for execution of supply chain operations (e.g. invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating complex issues to the supervisor.

• Perform research, collect data and conduct analysis, produce reports and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems to enable informed decision-making.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support supply chain operations management and contribute to effective service delivery.

• Supervise the work of support staff, providing practical advice and guidance, to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered to agreed standards and deadlines for all assistance modalities.

• Support logistics emergency preparedness and response activities including Logistics Capacity Assessment and Contingency Plan update, to support WFP’s response in emergencies.

• Supervise the processing of invoices for contractors across Supply Chain activities and food assistance modalities.

• Ensure that payment status for all Supply Chain vendors is regularly reconciled to establish and recover advance payments, losses, and final payments due.

• Create and maintain fund allotments for various Supply Chain activities, costs, and /or corridors.

• Prepare material and deliver training to service providers, WFP staff, and cooperating partners on food transfer costs and invoicing procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.

Experience:
Required

• Minimum 6 years of experience, composed of a minimum of 4 years in the field of the position and 2 years Demonstration experience in budget monitoring and reporting.

• Proven experience in the use of supply chain information systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications

Desirable: Experience in contract execution.

Languages: English - Arabic.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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