Logistics Officer NOA

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

9 November 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Lusaka)

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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 extreme weather shocks.

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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).

BACKGROUND

In July 2023, the World Food Programme (WFP) Zambia Country Office commenced a new five-year Country Strategic Plan (CSP) informed by and aligned with national and United Nations priorities and global commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It embraces the Government’s long-term Vision 2030; aligns with 16 key strategic areas of the 8th National Development Plan (NDP8); and contributes to the joint Zambia-United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).

WFP Zambia’s integrated and pragmatic CSP shifts away from unsustainable localized and micro-level interventions, to embrace more effective advocacy and engagement with national policies, systems, and programmes to achieve national impact on SDG2. Given the Government’s commitment to budget support for nutrition, social protection, and agriculture, despite the constraints in the country’s fiscal position, WFP’s overarching strategy seeks to enable the government to meet its national priorities with better systems, expertise, and resources for implementation. This means a decisive shift of WFP’s country positioning towards the provision of innovative, sustainable, upstream technical assistance for nationally owned solutions.

Advancing the global WFP Strategic Plan (2026-2029), the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) addresses both SDG2 and SDG17 and is structured around three integrated strategic outcomes: (SO1) saving lives in crises; (SO2) reducing future humanitarian needs through resilience building; and (SO3) strengthening national systems and partner capacities.

REPORTING AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Logistics Officer reports to the Deputy Country Director and leads the logistics unit in the Country Office, providing strategic, technical, and operational leadership for logistics activities in support of WFP programmes, operations, and emergency response. The incumbent manages logistics staff and resources, ensuring the effective, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of logistics services, including transport, warehousing, and other supply chain support services. As head of the logistics unit, the incumbent is responsible for logistics planning, operational performance, resource management, risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role advises senior management on logistics strategies, operational risks, service delivery priorities, and resource requirements, while strengthening partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, cooperating partners, service providers, and other stakeholders to support WFP’s operational and strategic objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and manage the logistics function, ensuring effective planning, prioritization, coordination, and delivery of logistics services in support of WFP operations, programmes, and emergency response activities.

• Supervise, coach, and develop logistics staff, ensuring effective workload management, accountability, performance management, and professional development.

• Advise senior management on logistics strategies, operational priorities, risks, capacity requirements, and service delivery solutions to support organizational objectives and programme implementation.