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## Logistics Officer (Preparedness), Manila - Organization:WFP - World Food Programme - Office:WFP Manila, Philippines DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 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, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. 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. 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Job Title: Logistics Officer (Preparedness) Type of Contract: Service Contract Unit/Division: Supply Chain Unit Duration: 12 months, with a possibility of extension This position is open to Filipino nationals only. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: The World Food Programme (WFP) Philippines Country Office supports the Government of the Philippines in strengthening national disaster preparedness and response systems, with a particular focus on logistics readiness and emergency supply chain capacity. As part of this effort, WFP is supporting the establishment of a National Humanitarian Response Hubs strategically located across multiple areas of the country to enhance the Government's ability to pre-position, manage, and rapidly deploy relief commodities and emergency assets during crises. These hubs are intended to strengthen national logistics capacity and enable timely, coordinated, and effective humanitarian response operations. The initiative is being implemented in close collaboration with key government counterparts, including the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), and other national and local stakeholders. The project contributes to the institutionalization of government-led, efficient, and resilient emergency logistics systems. The Logistics Officer will support the planning, implementation, and operationalization of logistics preparedness initiatives, ensuring that humanitarian response hubs, systems, processes, and capacities are aligned with national priorities and operational requirements. The position reports directly to the Supply Chain Officer (Capacity Strengthening) and works closely with the Procurement Unit, Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Unit, government counterparts, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective integration of logistics preparedness activities, procurement processes, infrastructure requirements, and emergency response readiness across project interventions. The Logistics Officer (Preparedness) will provide technical and operational support for the establishment and operationalization of the National Humanitarian Response Hubs. The position will contribute to strengthening national logistics preparedness and emergency response capacity through preparedness planning, hub operations, systems development, capacity strengthening, and multi-agency coordination to ensure efficient, effective, and scalable humanitarian response operations. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive nor exhaustive): Within the assigned unit and delegated authority, the Logistics Officer (Preparedness) will be responsible for the following duties:1. Project Implementation and Hub Establishment 1.1. Support the planning and implementation of the National Humanitarian Response Hub project across various sites 1.2. Provide technical inputs for: - Installation of Mobile Storage Units (MSUs) - Site preparation and infrastructure setup - Warehouse layout and optimization 1.3. Monitor progress of depot installation and ensure compliance with WFP standards and safety requirements 2. Preparedness Planning, Systems Development, and Operational Frameworks 2.1. Lead and support the development of logistics preparedness systems, operational frameworks, and business processes for depot operations, including: - Integration of logistics preparedness considerations into system design and operational workflows - Multi-agency inventory management systems, including dashboard and mobile-access requirements - Logistics preparedness and depot management strategies 2.2. Facilitate and support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational guidelines, including: - Storage and handling protocols - Stock release and replenishment processes - Emergency activation procedures - Multi-agency coordination mechanisms 2.3. Organize and facilitate SOP and framework development workshops (write shops) with key stakeholders to ensure joint ownership, validation, and adoption. 3. Logistics Assessments and Concept of Operations 3.1. Support the conduct of Logistics Capacity Assessments (LCA) across all project sites 3.2. Contribute to the development of: - Logistics Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the MAHRD system - Location-specific logistics operational plans, including transport routes, staging areas, and last-mile delivery strategies 3.3. Ensure alignment of operational plans with national disaster response systems 4. Operational Readiness, Simulation Exercises, and Capacity Building 4.1. Strengthen operational readiness through the design and delivery of simulation exercises, training programs, and technical support, including: - Conducting Tabletop Exercises (TTX) to validate SOPs, operational frameworks, and coordination mechanisms - Identifying operational gaps, capacity needs, and areas for improvement through post-exercise reviews and lessons-learned processes - Developing and delivering training on warehouse management, inventory management systems, and emergency logistics operations - Providing technical guidance and coaching to government counterparts to strengthen institutional and operational capacity - Integrating lessons learned from exercises and training activities into updated SOPs, operational plans, and preparedness measures 5. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement 5.1. Support the coordination of the Technical Working Group (TWG) led by WFP and co-led by OCD 5.2. Engage with representatives from: - Office of Civil Defense (OCD) - United States Embassy (Regional Foreign Assistance) - Department of Health (DOH) - Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - Department of National Defense (DND) 5.3. Ensure alignment of activities, technical approaches