Intern (Transport)

Location:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: 12 February 2025

Job Description

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).

CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION

JOB TITLE: Intern Transport

DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa

Duration: 8 Months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

In 2023 World Food Programme (WFP) Ethiopia embarked upon an Assurance Project to implement strengthened controls to ensure all food commodities reach intended beneficiaries. As part of this project, WFP Ethiopia Supply Chain unit initiated an effort to track all commercial and WFP Fleet trucks using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in a single online platform named Fleet Finder.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Operations-Downstream, the intern will support the Transport unit on the integration of data and GPS tracking in Fleet Finder.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive lists of transporter trucks and check against master list of trucks installed with GPS devices using Microsoft Excel.
2.Follow-up by email and phone calls with GPS Service Providers for new trucks to be integrated into the Fleet Finder platform.
3. Ensure full utilization of Fleet Finder platform in WFP Country Office and Sub-Offices for all shipments.
4. Monitor all incidents in Fleet Finder platform and ensure follow-up is executed by the appropriate WFP Ethiopia focal point in Country Office and Sub-Offices and alerts are resolved in Fleet Finder.
5. Liaise with WFP Ethiopia Country Office and Sub-Office staff as well as with WFP Headquarters focal points to ensure GPS data integration and effective reporting.
6. All other duties as assigned.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

⦁    Attention to detail and ability to follow up on deliverables.
⦁    Experience in using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
⦁    Interest in supply chain operations, including transport.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Education:

• Recently graduated from a recognized  University (within the past 1 year) Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics or any other related field

Languages

• Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Amharic.

 

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

12 February 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa)

 

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