About the opportunity
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Logistics Cluster at the Juba Country Office, the Logistics Cluster Officer – Field Operations will lead and coordinate multimodal transport (river, road, air) and common storage in Bor, South Sudan, representing the Logistics Cluster in state-level forums. South Sudan remains one of the most complex and protracted humanitarian crises globally, driven by recurrent conflict, displacement, climate-related shocks, economic instability, and limited access to basic services. The role involves strengthening partnerships, building national staff capacity, and ensuring efficient, timely humanitarian assistance delivery through WFP’s on-demand services.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package under an International Consultant Level II (CST II) contract
- Opportunities for professional and personal development through training and internal mobility
- Multicultural and inclusive working environment in a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Management or related field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses
- For a Master's degree holder, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in leading/managing Logistics Cluster operations and/or humanitarian logistics coordination in emergency and conflict contexts
- For a Bachelor's degree holder, a minimum of 7 years of related experience is required
- Experience operating in insecure, conflict-affected, and hard-to-reach areas
- Strong background in interagency coordination with UN agencies, NGOs, and government counterparts
- Direct involvement in integrated river, road, and air transport operations
- Demonstrated leadership in supervising logistics assistants and national staff
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Application deadline: 29 August 2026 at 23:59 GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Juba)
How to apply
- Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online recruiting system via the Workday platform
- Ensure the Workday profile is accurate, complete, and contains all employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade if applicable
- Submit the application online before the deadline
Additional information
- Duration of the contract is 11 months, renewable subject to performance and funding availability
- Duty station is Bor, South Sudan
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
- The recruitment process may serve as a roster for the same or lower grade level positions at different duty stations
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Advanced degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transport Economics.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in humanitarian logistics coordination within emergency or conflict contexts.
- Proven leadership in supervising national staff and logistics assistants.
- Fluency in English and experience with UN agencies and NGOs.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based in Bor, South Sudan, which is described as a complex and protracted humanitarian crisis zone.
- The initial contract is for 11 months, renewable based on funding and performance.
- The position requires direct experience in multimodal transport (river, road, air) in hard-to-reach areas.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a strong match for a professional seeking to lead field operations for a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate organization, focusing on capacity building and interagency coordination in one of the world's most challenging contexts.
Our take
An excellent fit for experienced humanitarian logistics experts who are comfortable working in high-pressure, insecure, and conflict-affected environments.
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