Job Summary

• Assist in capacity building of the food team to meet established standards through on-the-job training, workshops, mentoring and any other appropriate methods
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of JEOP activities and take all the necessary steps to make sure program implementation is in accordance with the objectives or purpose of the program;
• Manage the day-to-day implementation of the Food Resource Programs according to the approved objectives and plan of actions
• Liaise and meet with donors and other food programming stakeholders for purposes of networking, information sharing and to nurture partnerships
• Engage surprise & regular field visit to ensure and install a standardized food assistance resources and warehouse management system according to WV/donor standards at Woreda level and follow WVE/Donors warehousing management practices
• Monitor and evaluate budgeted and actual expenditure for the food resources grants with the finance manager and or relevant Grant Accountants on a monthly basis.
• Leading, directing and supervising role of JEOP staff under his supervision (Eastern & Southern Zones)

Job Requirements

• Education: MA/MSc or BA/BSc Degree in Agricultural Economics, Disaster Management, Rural Development, Economics, Development Studies and other related fields
• Experience: 6 years experiences on USAID funded emergency food assistance projects
• Knowledge of Excel, MS Word and MS Access, Power Point;
• Ability to work harmoniously under a multicultural set up
• Exposure to food aid programs in the country
• Experience in managing USAID funded food resources, Commodity management skills and trainings, logistics and financial management.
• High degree of initiative, integrity and accountability
• NGO experience and excellent understanding of generally accepted commodity accounting and Title II commodities management

How to Apply

Interested applicants must require to attach Current CV with three references & fill employment application form which can be found here ) and email by stating the position that you have applied on the subject line of the email to recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org and or via www.ethiojobs.net