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The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
In Rwanda, WFP works in partnership with the Government and other stakeholders to support national priorities for achieving food and nutrition security. This is done through direct implementation of integrated programmes targeting the most vulnerable people and strengthening national capacity to design, implement and manage programmes for achieving zero hunger. Under its Country Strategic Plan (2019-2023), WFP’s support revolves around four strategic outcomes (SOs) as follows:
This job is open in Rwanda Country Office (CO). This function will enable Africa Improved Food (AIF) to continue business to supply food to the region and this position is a key function which will allow WFP to not only work closely with AIF but also partner with govement on various technical subjects and provide advisory roles on food safety both internally and externally.
Under the supervision of Supply Chain Officer, the Logistics Officer (Quality Control) is expected to develop and lead initiative with minimum supervision. The incumbent is responsible for undertaking quality control activities at the Kigali Central warehouse, Field Offices and Field Delivery. The incumbent will be requested to travel to support WFP’s field activities as needed.
JOB TITLE: Logistics Officer (Food Technologist)
JOB GRADE: Service Contract- Level_9
REPORTING TO: Head of Supply Chain
DURATION: 12 Months renewable
LOCATION: Kigali
Under the supervision of Supply Chain Officer, the Logistics Officer (Quality Control) is responsible for undertaking quality control activities at the Kigali Central warehouse, Field Offices and Field Delivery.
Key Accountabilities:
The Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties (not all-inclusive):
– Inspect WFP central warehouses and sub-offices to ensure quality control procedures are followed.
– Conduct quality checks for locally procured food at supplier’s warehouses and upon receipt by WFP.
– Process with relevant authorities the documentation needed for quality certification, export of commodities and disposal of unfit food as required.
– Conduct inspections of central warehouse and EDPs to ensure that correct commodity management and record keeping practices are being applied.
– In consultation with the Head of the Supply Chain Management Unit, review existing standard operating procedures on commodity management and formulate new guidelines commodity quality control as needed.
– Monitor the performance of WFP food inspection companies and fumigation service providers. Follow up on their recommendations and warehouse requests for pest control intervention, reconditioning. Coordinate and supervise fumigation of infested food.
– Conduct on the job training WFP staff and cooperating partners.
– Coordinate and supervise milling contracts.
– In support the Purchase for Progress programme, supervise quality improvement activities at the cooperatives in advance of delivery of commodities to WFP.
– In support of Home Grown School Feeding carry out periodic inspection of storage facilities in schools assisted by WFP, conduct training on basic commodity management practices
– Provide guidance to WFP storekeepers and cooperatives on the use of the quality control equipment at WFP warehouses and in the field.
– Monitor and document the collection and submission of samples from suppliers or cooperatives to the Rwanda Standards Board (RBS) or other food inspection companies, in collaboration with the Procurement section.
– Perform any other duties as required
Purpose
People
Performance
Partnership
This position is open to Rwandan Nationals only, for one year with possibility of renewal, depending on fund availability and satisfactory performance
WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
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The deadline for Application is 02 September 2020.
Female applicants and qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
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