DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

18 November 2024-23:59-GMT+02:00 Israel Time (Jerusalem)

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).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP, through its dual mandate in humanitarian and development, provides life-saving food assistance to the most vulnerable and food insecure non-refugee Palestinians and works to safeguard livelihoods, build resilience, and reconstitute food systems in vulnerable areas. WFP also lends its technical expertise to support national institutions by strengthening their capacities in responding to shocks and building an inclusive social safety net.

To further strengthen the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, WFP is providing climate-smart agricultural assets such as hydroponics and wicking beds to households to increase their calorie intake and enable them to generate income. WFP also scaled up its resilience-building activities to include greenhouses, vegetable farms, sheep, poultry, and technical and vocational trainings for youth and people with disabilities. These projects reduce people’s vulnerability to external shocks, serve as a safety net, and support livelihoods. 

In response to the urgent needs of Palestine, where protracted conflict and economic stagnation have led to widespread food insecurity, WFP delivers life-saving food assistance to the most vulnerable non-refugee Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. To address the ongoing crisis, WFP also focuses on strengthening livelihoods through resilience-building projects such as climate-smart agriculture and vocational training. Additionally, WFP supports national institutions by enhancing their capacity to respond to shocks and build inclusive social safety nets. By extending its systems to humanitarian and development partners, WFP contributes to broader efforts within the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

This position will be based in Gaza and reports to Fuel management and reporting/LSO supply manager/LSO Manager .

Summary of Responsibility

Under direct supervision of fuel management and reporting manager, the staff member will be performed the day to day planning, coordinate with clients and support fuel management at fuel station are well operate, the correct and accurate fuel transaction report including physical stock are documented, supervise and maintain the clean and safe fuel station in accordance with WFP policies/procedures and guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Effectively receive/dispatch fuel including transhipment (tanker to tanker) against official approved documentation (e.g. waybills and/or delivery notes) ensuring accuracy in physical count of fuel including the quality in compliance with the established standards.
• Prepare, verify and sign off fuel station and transport documents, and maintain confidential files and accurate fuel transaction records to ensure immediate reporting on the movements in line with the corporate requirements.
• Conduct daily fuel closing reconciliation and accurate inventory checks supporting internal control systems in compliance with the fuel management requirements.
• Perform daily inspections and prepare reports on the quantity and quality of fuel received/dispatched and handled, detect promptly and analyse reasons for fuel stock discrepancies/damages, investigate missing quantity and prepare fuel loss reports recommending appropriate solutions, to enable informed decision-making.
• Implement appropriate measures to safeguard of fuel tank and fuel station to ensure the quality control using standard preventive measures in line with WFP established procedures and authorization received from the supervisor.
• Monitor condition of the fuel and fuel station and take appropriate actions, to support efficient fuel storage, handling and dispatched to all clients following WFP warehouse standards.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to fuel tally clerk to contribute to their development and high performance.
• Perform any other duties as requested by immediate supervisor.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

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

Experience:

Four or more years of progressively responsible related work experience in managing inventories and processing invoices.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good knowledge of fuel management, flow meters and stainers is crucial.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and trouble issues with fuel system
• Fuel Storage and Distribution: Knowledge of how to handle fuel storage and distribution safely and efficiently.
• Quality Control: Understanding how to maintain fuel quality and perform safety checks.
• Basic Math and Science: Useful for calculating fuel quantities and understanding the properties of different fuels.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in both Arabic and English

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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 global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org 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.