Distribution Supervisor – Apply Now

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Location of Work: Dawa zone woredas (Hudet, Moyale (SM), Mubarek, QadaDuma); Liban Zone woredas : (Boklomayo, DekaSeftu, DoloAdo, Filtu, GoroBeqaqsa, Quersadula and Guradamole ), Erer zone woredas (Fik, Hamero , Lagahida , Meyumuluka , Qubi , Salahad , Wangey and Yahob), Jarar Zone woredas ( Ararso, Aware, BilcilBur, Burqod, Daror, Degehabur, Degehamedo, Dig, Gashamo , Gunagado and Yocale ), Nogob zone (Ayun, Dihun, Elwayne, Garbo, Hararey, Horshagah and Sagag)

Job Purpose:

Supervise distribution and implementation of all WFP activities of woreda by closely working with program team, commodity staff and stakeholders at woreda level. Ensure the best management of food commodities as per the minimum commodity management standards by communicating and acting with commodity team at head office and woreda level. Lead the planning and implementation of food distribution to project participants in a timely manner and to the best standard required by closely working with the commodity team at head office, regional and woreda level Supervise and lead the commodity team at woreda level to insure best commodity management practice in warehousing and distribution to project participants on timely manner. Provide written reports, data and etc. to WFP team and commodity staff at head office and regional level constantly in the course of WFP response program implementation. Maintain a strong and smooth relationship with woreda and Kebele / FDP Center level major stakeholders in planning and implementing the program program implementation. Maintain a strong and smooth relationship with woreda and Kebele / FDP Center level major stakeholders in planning and implementing the program.

Major Responsibility

Community Engagement:

• In some cases, this involves engaging with communities, conducting needs assessments, and building capacity.

Coordination and Networking:

• Collaborate with other stakeholders, build relationships, and coordinate activities.

Documenting and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of activities, progress, and outcomes.

• Facilitate the distribution and implementation of all WFP activities of woreda by closely working with program team, commodity staff and stakeholders at woreda level.

• Ensure the best management of food commodities as per the minimum commodity management standards by communicating and acting with commodity team at head office and woreda level.

• Lead the planning and implementation of food distribution to project participants in a timely manner and to the best standard required by closely working with the commodity team at head office, regional and woreda level

• Supervise and lead the commodity team at woreda level to insure best commodity management practice in warehousing and distribution to project participants on timely manner.

• Provide written reports, data and etc. to WFP team and commodity staff at head office and regional level constantly in the course of WFP response program implementation.

• Maintain a strong and smooth relationship with woreda and Kebele /Center level major stakeholders in planning and implementing the program

• Maintain and demonstrate a decent and respectful manner in serving the target community and in interacting with the society in general.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification

• BA/BSc Degree/Diploma in Agric. Econ, Disaster Management, Rural Development, and Economics &Dev’s. Studies

Required Professional Experience

• 1-3 Years of experience

​Required Language(s)​

• Amharic
• English
• Somali (Af Soomaali)

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

• Willingness to work in SC and OTP centers
• Willingness to work in FDPs and IDP centers

​Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or Key Competencies

• Be Safe and Resilient
• Build Relationships
• Learn and Develop
• Partner and Collaborate
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
• Embrace Change

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

All applicants must attach a valid National Identification Card or Local Administration Identification Card along with their application.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Skills Required:

• Agricultural / Studies
• Economics / Statistics
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development