Logistics Business Support Assistant (Funds Management), G4 at WFP Tanzania

7 December 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Dar es Salaam)

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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).

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:

Job holders directly report to the Logistics Associate – Funds Management in Dodoma.

At this level, job holders are expected to take responsibility for the 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.

JOB PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

To implement well-defined standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable the effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processing of SES/GRNS, down payments/ for logistics related Service providers in WINGS as per IPSAS requirement.
• Processing of Logistics related claims in the ITS.
• Clearance of logistics related open items.
• Follow up with operations team with new contracts/rates changes.
• Follow up with Finance Unit on vendors payment advices.
• Liaise with Service providers for timely and proper invoicing
• Work as an alternate/ back up for Logistics Associate /Fund management on various repots.
• Provide inputs on weekly supply chain report.
• Provide support to supply chain operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
• 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 inquiries with a high standard of client service mindset.
• Collect and compile data, produce and/or contribute to reports (e.g., CCTI, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, transport, and other vendors’ performance) and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems in support of informed decision-making.
• Liaise with an internal and limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations management.
• Provide guidance to other support staff, in order to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Other as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

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

Experience:

• At least 3 years of logistics operations experience in the refugee camps.
• 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 in the preparation of contract documentation.
• Experience in providing technical business support in corporate systems.
  

Languages: Fluency (level C) in both written and oral communication in English and Swahili languages.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
  

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

Partnership Management; Document Management; Problem Solving; Data Governance; Travel Planning; Budgeting; Emotional Resilience; Human Resources Administration; Data Visualization; Business Process Improvements; Customer-Oriented; Data Analytics; Learning Agility; Contract Management; Asset Management; Technologically Savvy; Organizational Savvy; Teamwork; Strategic Thinking; Results-Oriented; Organizing; Professional Integrity; Analytical Thinking; Procurement Management; Diversity and Inclusion (D&I); Calendar Management