World Vision Not for Profit Vacancies - Food Resource Manager
Job Title: Food Resource Manager
Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda
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.”
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Offer overall guidance and direction to the program team.Represent World Vision (WV) in the Operations meetings with the donorProvide 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 mannerDevelop 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 region2. Commodity Logistics and 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 standardsSignificant experience in supervising staff and conducting capacity building workshops. Comprehensive working knowledge of computer software like Commodity Tracking System (CTS), Excel etcPossess the ability to effectively develop rapport and relate to donors, NGOs, counterparts, and government agenciesMust be willing to travel and a flexible approach to living conditions. Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.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.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 24th September, 2014.
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