LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE ( Contracting)

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Logistics Associate ( Contracting) - World Food Programme (WFP) Douala Logistics Associate ( Contracting)Douala, Cameroon, The Republic Oftime typeFull timeposted onjob requisition idJR120742DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS12 March 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 West Africa Standard Time (Douala)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 WFPThe 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.To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.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).MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Contract Management and Compliance· Participate in drafting, reviewing, and managing logistics contracts with service providers.· Support the contractualization process, including preparing Requests for Quotations (RfQs), organizing LCC meetings, and updating contracts in the system (Transporter Agreement).· Monitor contracts (renewals, amendments, extensions) for logistics and transport services.· Assist client countries in planning and managing contractual aspects, including needs identification and budget estimation.· Ensure compliance with WFP policies and local regulations, applying principles of fairness, transparency, and competitiveness. 2. Market and Stakeholder EngagementMonitor the national and regional context to anticipate external factors influencing contractualization.Maintain in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework affecting the logistics sector.Regularly interact with port, customs, and railway authorities, professional unions, the private sector, and humanitarian partners.Contribute to market information gathering and evaluation of logistics service providers to support pre-selection. 3. Performance Monitoring and ReportingCompile and present reports on logistics activities, performance indicators, and contract status.Participate in developing performance improvement plans for service providers.Update the da