To lead and coordinate registration and distribution of food to conflict affected population/food insecure population in different areas/locations within South Sudan. The person should be ready to work in very remote and insecure locations of South Sudan.
Areas of Responsibility:
- To provide leadership in the food assistance programme in the hard to reach areas within Upper Nile, Jonglei and Unity States through a mobile system.
- Plan and coordinate food/cash distribution activities in the location assigned by developing the operational plan and ensure its implementation and effectiveness.
- Plan and coordinate the preparation of dropping zone (ready to receive food through air drops). Ensure safe reception of the food. , Safeguard proper stacking of the food items, and, cover them with tarpaulins to minimize damage/losses.
- Manage food/cash program staff under his/her portfolio with support from Commodities Manager/Food Assistance Manager, and represent World Vision in any meetings related to food program as necessary.
- Ensure all forms and accounting requirement is in place for warehouse management and distribution as per Food Resources Manual/ Donors and or meet the audit standards. All forms and reports should be filed systematically for easy retrieval.
- Ensure humanitarian accountability system is in place, including functioning Community Help Desk and Food Assistance Committee at the field level.
- To consolidate all food assistance reports, ensure its accuracy and timely submission to the supervisors for review.
- Serve as WV focal point and leader for WFP and other donor during operation and at the coordination meetings.
- To lead the capacity building initiatives for the relevant staff.
Educational Background:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, management, business administration, international development or a related field including grant management.
Skills/Experience:
- Extensive exposure to food aid programs (minimum 3 years).
- Knowledge of the Sphere standards, Code of Conduct for Red Cross/ Red crescent, Humanitarian Accountability Partnerships (HAP) and other international humanitarian standards.
- Knowledge and experience of ensuring Commodities standards, Cash Based Program standards and coordination and management of Food For Assets as defined and set out by FPMG.
- Knowledge of commodities & logistics operations, preferably within WV context, specifically those that relate to food distributions, warehousing, reporting, tracking, monitoring etc.
- Knowledge of different capacity building initiatives.
- Knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and Word programs.
- Ability to effectively develop rapport and relate to donors, NGOs, counterparts, and government agencies.
- Must be willing to travel and a flexible approach to living conditions.
- Fluency in English is essential.
- Working experience in the hostile environment and having attended security training (HEAT) will be added advantage.
- Excellent computer skills, familiarity with MS Word, Lotus Notes, MS Excel and Power Point would be an added advantage.
Work Environment/Travel:
- Work environment: Office-Based position with frequent visits to the fields.
- Travel: 30% domestic/international travels is required.
- On call: Available for communication with partners and colleagues from diverse time zones.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 30 2018
Active Until:
Jan 30 2019
Hiring Organization:
World Vision
industry:
Nonprofit