Logistics Associate ( Contracting)

Logistics Associate ( Contracting) | WFP - World Food Programme

Logistics Associate ( Contracting)

WFP - World Food Programme Douala National SB-3 (SC6/SC7), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement level Speaks English, French

Application deadline: March 12, 2026

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The Logistics Associate (Contracting) at WFP will be responsible for managing logistics contracts, ensuring compliance with policies, and engaging with stakeholders. The role involves monitoring service providers' performance, compiling reports, and providing administrative support. Candidates will participate in logistics assessments and support contingency planning. This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment dedicated to humanitarian assistance.

Candidate Requirements:

Secondary school education

University degree in logistics, economics, international trade, commercial law, or business administration

Experience in monitoring service providers' performance

Experience in preparing contractual documents

Experience in providing technical support for corporate systems

Fluency in French

Intermediate or advanced knowledge of English

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Clear communication and interpersonal skills

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

12 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, , 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).

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 Engagement Monitor 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 Reporting Compile and present reports on logistics activities, performance indicators, and contract status.

Participate in developing performance improvement plans for service providers.

Update the database of service providers and their evaluation reports.

Collect and analyze operational data, contribute to reports (Risk Committee, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, etc.), and ensure accuracy of information in corporate systems.

  4. Administrative and Operational Support Provide administrative support to the Logistics Officer: meeting planning, calendar management, travel arrangements.

Ensure proper interpretation of normative guidelines by operational teams and seek advice from HQ (RO/FSU) when needed.

Respond to technical and support requests following standard procedures.

Contribute to the preparation, monitoring, and revision of the logistics budget.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for effective operations management.

Maintain a structured filing system for quick document retrieval

  5. Contingency Preparedness and Planning Participate in the Logistics Market Assessment and Logistics Capacity Assessment.

Support logistics preparedness exercises and contingency planning.

 

**QUALIFICATIONS &

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:**

Education:

• Completion of secondary school education.

• University degree in logistics and transport, economics, international trade, commercial law, or business administration.

  Experience:

• Experience in monitoring service providers’ performance against key indicators

• Experience in preparing contractual documents

• Experience in providing technical support for corporate systems Experience working in a demanding operational environment

  Knowledge & Skills:

• Market analysis, contractualization, and operational execution

• Ability to compile relevant data to support decision-making

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Clear communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.

    Languages:

• Fluency (level C) in French language

• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of English (level B or C)

 

**TERMS &

CONDITIONS

**

Position: Logistcs Associate ( Contracting ) Contract Type: Service Contract (SC) Grade : SC6 Duration: 12months Duty Station: Douala    

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