Shipping Coordinator

Would you like to join an international organisation investing in its people? If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe. WHO WE AREThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world's largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.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**: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news:, ,, ,.WHY JOIN US?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 trainings, 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 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 globeWe offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section) THE ROLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThese jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs) and report to a more senior Supply Chain Officer or Deputy Division/Country Director. Job holders at this grade level demonstrate adaptive capacities in effective shipping management and make significant independent contributions to the planning and development of shipping operating policies and procedures. Job holders are expected to provide high-level technical expertise and knowledge of global shipping markets and participate in the development and implementation of integrated Supply Chain approaches at global, regional, and national levels. Job holders are expected to manage and complete projects or assignments with a high degree of managerial independence.

Job holders will typically manage a team consisting of professional and support staff ensuring high performance and development.You will play an integral role in delivering food and other assistance to those in need. You will be responsible for planning, negotiating, contracting, implementing, and managing WFP shipping strategy. Your responsibilities will include building and maintaining professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders such as freight forwarders, carriers, as well as colleagues across Supply Chain and other WFP Functional Areas. You will provide high-level specialist expertise and effective management of innovative shipping operations, contributing to an integrated humanitarian Supply Chain approach at HQ, RB, and CO level to meet food assistance needs of beneficiaries and service provision requirements for partners.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)Design, plan and implement innovative shipping operations and initiatives to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of food assistance by sea to beneficiaries.Build long-term strategic partnerships with external and internal stakeholders, including but not limited to government and national counterparts, UN Agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to share operational knowledge and resources to build capacity and ensure effective and coordinated Shipping and Supply Chain operations. Implement and negotiate local, regional, and global shipping services, including ocean transportation contracts for container shipping, that are cost-effective and compliant with rules and regulations. Assist the Head of the Shipping team in developing and implementing policies and procedures for Liner/container shipping operations ensuring that objectives are achieved in compliance with policies and WFP standards.Review and analyze local, regional, and global markets to keep abreast of changes in the freight and shipping industry, ensuring that government regulations and WFP procedures are respected. Ensure pro-active, accurate, and timely management of shipping services to meet requested times of arrival, and coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

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