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
JOB PURPOSE
1. Port Operations and Shipping Management Supervise the arrival of vessels carrying humanitarian cargo.Plan the offloading, handling, and temporary storage of shipments. Coordinate bagging and repackaging of food commodities, if required. Ensure compliance with port free-time limits to avoid demurrage and storage fees. Monitor vessel allocation and plan dispatches to warehouses and destination countries.
2. Customs Clearance and Regulatory Compliance Oversee customs clearance processes and anticipate potential bottlenecks. Ensure compliance with Haiti customs regulations, including: Tax exemptions and fiscal facilities for NGOs and humanitarian organizations 1. Import/export procedures 2. Applicable taxes and duties for different commodity categories 3. Manage relationships with freight forwarders and customs authorities to expedite clearance formalities. Identify challenges related to customs restrictions, import licenses, and duty suspension regimes. Ensure proper handling and follow-up of customs documentation, including exemption certificates, customs declarations, and shipping documents (B/L, FBL, AWB). 3. Logistics Coordination and Multimodal Transport Manage the incoming upstream pipeline and provide optimal advises. Oversee multimodal transport based on operational constraints. Ensure synchronization between port operations, warehouse storage, and inland and overland transportation. Negotiate and monitor contracts with transport providers and operators. Implement tracking tools to enhance cargo visibility and traceability.
4. Risk Management and Cost Optimization Identify and anticipate customs and logistics risks (administrative delays, port congestion, price fluctuations). Develop strategies to reduce costs related to demurrage, storage, and transit. Work with financial teams to optimize cash flow linked to tax payments, fees, and customs guarantees. Ensure rigorous management of contracts and financial commitments related to shipping and customs clearance. 5. Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate the team of ports and custom operations, ensuring effective task allocation and performance delivery. 6. Perform any other related logistics tasks as required by the service.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience: At least 1 year of post graduate professional experience in port operations, shipping, or customs clearance in Haiti. Additional years of relevant experience are highly desirable
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Strong prioritization and decision-making skills under pressure.Excellent diplomatic and negotiation abilities with stakeholders. Proactive approach in anticipating administrative and customs bottlenecks. Leadership and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
- We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
- If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
- At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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.