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Position Overview – Logistics Officer Jobs in Lusaka

Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, the Logistics Officer leads the logistics unit in the WFP Zambia Country Office. This full-time role involves providing strategic, technical, and operational leadership to ensure the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of logistics services including transport, warehousing, and supply chain support. The successful candidate will manage staff and resources, oversee emergency preparedness, and foster strong partnerships with government agencies, UN bodies, and service providers to support WFP’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate logistics operations supporting WFP programmes, emergency response, and field activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop logistics team members to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Advise senior management on logistics strategies, risks, and resource needs.
• Develop and implement workplans, performance monitoring, and service improvement initiatives.
• Manage transport, warehousing, inventory, commodity handling, and supply chain compliance.
• Conduct logistics risk management, contingency planning, and maintain business continuity during emergencies.
• Oversee procurement planning and manage contracts with service providers to ensure value and quality.
• Represent WFP in logistics coordination forums and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Lead capacity-building efforts to enhance logistics capabilities within WFP and partner organizations.
• Prepare detailed reports and analyses to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Advanced university degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, or related field with at least one year of postgraduate logistics experience; or a first university degree with three additional years of relevant experience or training.

Experience: Proven track record managing logistics and supply chain operations including transport, warehousing, inventory control, and service delivery in humanitarian, development, commercial, or public sectors.

Experience in emergency preparedness, contingency planning, and humanitarian response operations.

Familiarity with logistics information systems and data analysis tools to support operational planning and reporting.

Skills: Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead diverse teams.

Ability to build partnerships and coordinate effectively with government, UN agencies, NGOs, and commercial providers.

Languages: Fluency in English (level C) is required.

Why Pursue Logistics Officer Jobs in Lusaka with WFP?

Joining WFP means becoming part of a dynamic, inclusive, and multicultural environment dedicated to making a difference globally. Employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, mobility across country and regional offices, and a competitive compensation package. The role offers the chance to work alongside passionate colleagues committed to delivering effective humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations.

• Lead and coordinate logistics operations supporting WFP programmes, emergency response, and field activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop logistics team members to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Advise senior management on logistics strategies, risks, and resource needs.
• Develop and implement workplans, performance monitoring, and service improvement initiatives.
• Manage transport, warehousing, inventory, commodity handling, and supply chain compliance.
• Conduct logistics risk management, contingency planning, and maintain business continuity during emergencies.
• Oversee procurement planning and manage contracts with service providers to ensure value and quality.
• Represent WFP in logistics coordination forums and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Lead capacity-building efforts to enhance logistics capabilities within WFP and partner organizations.
• Prepare detailed reports and analyses to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead diverse teams.
• Ability to build partnerships and coordinate effectively with government, UN agencies, NGOs, and commercial providers.
• Fluency in English (level C) is required.

• Advanced university degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management, or related field with at least one year of postgraduate logistics experience; or a first university degree with three additional years of relevant experience or training.
• Proven track record managing logistics and supply chain operations including transport, warehousing, inventory control, and service delivery in humanitarian, development, commercial, or public sectors.
• Experience in emergency preparedness, contingency planning, and humanitarian response operations.
• Familiarity with logistics information systems and data analysis tools to support operational planning and reporting.