World Vision Not for Profit Vacancies – Food Resource Manager
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Job Title: Food
Resource Manager
Organisation: World
Vision
Vision
Reports to: Response Manager
Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a
Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: The
Food Resource Manager will offer technical and oversight of the food aid
program in Adjumani and Arua to ensure quality food programming, systems and
procedures and accountability within the framework of World Vision and donor
standards and guidelines.
Food Resource Manager will offer technical and oversight of the food aid
program in Adjumani and Arua to ensure quality food programming, systems and
procedures and accountability within the framework of World Vision and donor
standards and guidelines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Management Supervision:
- Offer
overall guidance and direction to the program team. - Represent
World Vision (WV) in the Operations meetings with the donor - Provide
report/feedback to WV management on the progress of West Nile Food Program
and to the donor. - Ensure
that all food distribution and related activities are aligned to the World
Vision food resources manual and donor requirements and guidelines. - Ensure
submission of reports (narrative and invoices) are done on timely manner - Develop
and implement staff capacity building plan for the food aid project staff
to meet established standards through on the job training, workshops,
conferences and any other appropriate methods. - Network
and work closely with donors and food programming stakeholders for the
acquisition of resources and to nurture partnerships and represent the
organization in coordination meetings on matters related to food aid
programming in West Nile region
2. Commodity Logistics and
Management:
Management:
- Work
closely with the donor logistics team to develop a comprehensive operating
plan for the commodities management
including but not limited to receipts and dispatch schedules;
logistics planning; preparing agreements related to food commodities
management etc. - Instill
a mechanism for monitoring receipts of food commodities and ensure WV
logistics and warehouse staff are ready to receive food at primary
warehouse in Adjumani and Arua; - Ensure
appropriate loss claims are filed for shortages/damages realized. - Update
and maintain a comprehensive commodity tracking system that ensures all
commodities in WV custody are properly tracked and accounted for. - Regularly
carry out monitoring visits in all commodity handling hubs to review the
stock availability/requirements; monitor stock movements from the
warehouses in Adjumani / Arua to final distribution points and ensure
smooth flow of commodities and distribution process. - Ensure
implementation of cost savings measures, and adherence to procurement
policies. - Actively
coordinate with Logistics Officer in managing the WV owned vehicle fleet
ensuring the vehicles timely maintenance and adherence to WVI vehicle
usage policies.
3. Reporting:
- Work
closely with Design Monitoring & Evaluation officers to collect
information pertaining to program implementation. - Compile
and submit weekly and monthly progress reports showing progress of the
project, challenges and lesson learned. - Prepare
quarterly and annual activity reports showing WV progress towards targets
and achievements for the year; challenges, lesson learned and success
stories. - Ensure
that all reports are submitted to WVU technical teams, Food Programming
Management Group (FPMG) and to the donor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
Food Resource Manager for the World Vision Project should hold a Bachelors
Degree in Business Administration, Economic Development, Social Sciences
or in other related field. - Five
or more years’ exposure to food aid programs management preferably with
international experience. - Adequate
knowledge and experience in food aid programs and donors standards
appropriate to the management of the food programs. - Good
working knowledge of the Sphere standards, Code of Conduct for Red Cross/
Red crescent, Humanitarian Accountability Partnerships (HAP) and other
international humanitarian standards - Significant
experience in supervising staff and conducting capacity building
workshops. - Comprehensive
working knowledge of computer software like Commodity Tracking System
(CTS), Excel etc - Possess
the 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. - Must
be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via
email to: wvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the
People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in
the email subject line.
candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via
email to: wvujobs@wvi.org. Please address the application to the
People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in
the email subject line.
NB: Qualified
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 24th September, 2014.
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