Food Distribution Officer
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- Caritas Zimbabwe
- Expires 19 Mar 2020
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
FOOD DISTRIBUTION OFFICER
Applications are invited for the post of Food Distribution Officer that has arisen at Caritas
Commission Diocese of Chinhoyi.
DURATION OF CONTRACT:Four (4) months
Duties and Responsibilities
●Arrange, organize and attend distributions and provide with post distribution reports
●Organize and arrange distributions according to SOPs as defined by Caritas Diocese of Chinhoyi
●Distribute commodities to targeted beneficiaries strictly following verification process
and methodology and standards as defined by Caritas Diocese of Chinhoyi
●Foresee crowd control, verification of beneficiary and receipt of entitled commodities by
the beneficiary in exact amount as entitled in the methodology
●To collect all data needed for reporting after distributions
●Submit accurate and detailed reports on distributions and assistance provided to the
beneficiary during distributions
●Ensure that all commodities entrusted to Caritas Diocese of Chinhoyi arriving at food
distribution point are properly accounted for
●Scrutinize all waybills for commodities arriving at the distribution points. Ensure that the
commodities are of correct quantities and qualities as manifested on the waybill.
Immediately record all quantities delivered short (missing), quantities lost in transit, and
quantities managed if any (in the field and FDP). All observations must be recorded
immediately.
●Commodities must be carefully counted during off-loading
●At the distribution point commodities must be stashed in an organized manner, by
commodity type in order to facilitate easy distribution.
●Take active role in the registration and verification of beneficiaries in order to ensure a fair distribution process
●Ensure that all the necessary distribution equipment is available at the distribution point including register forms, banners, measuring devices etc.
●Organize and supervise general food distribution in the field
●Supervise loading of food that is left after food distribution as well as ensuring that a waybill is prepared for food to be returned to the warehouse.
●Ensure proper completion and safe return of all tally documents and beneficiary lists to the office for safe storage
●Ensure proper accounting of all quantities of commodities received and distributed at each distribution point
●To perform accurate filing of all processed documents, monthly consolidated filing of key
project documents in the office
●Production of monthly reports and final reports.
Qualifications and Experience
●Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Human Nutrition, Agriculture, International Development,
Business Administration, Management, Economics, Development Studies or any other
discipline relevant to development
●Previous experience in a related position for at least 3 years including managing Food
Distribution and Nutrition projects
●Fluent in written and spoken English, Shona and Ndebele
●Commitment to understanding of Caritas Diocese of Chinhoyi aims, values and
principles.
●Strong communication skills, oral, written and presentation skills
●Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver Caritas Diocese
of Chinhoyi strategic objectives
●Extremely flexible and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
How to apply:
How to Apply
Send applications together with a detailed resume to chinhoyidiocese@gmail.com
Deadline for application submission: Thursday 19 March 2020
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted
