About ZOA

ZOA works with committed and motivated staff in serving millions of people affected by poverty, disaster, injustice and conflicts. Through the efforts of our dedicated staff, we are able to bring Signs of Hope and to support people who suffer due to armed conflict or natural disasters by helping them to rebuild their livelihoods.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits to meet the specific needs of our staff and their families. However, ZOA has a zero tolerance towards violation of safeguarding policies like Child Protection & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuses.

Because ZOA highly values Integrity, we also expect all colleagues to sign up for and adhere to our Code of Conduct. As part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out rigorous background and reference checks for all candidates, which will include checking government sanction lists and possibly criminal records. As ZOA also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire, the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment). This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. The provision of references by ZOA will be subject to the Scheme as well.

Purpose

The School Meal food commodity officer will work on the school meals storage component of warehouse management of food commodities and non-food items for participating schools of ZOA’s ‘Improving nutrition, livelihood and education participation through home grown school meal program, Ethiopia program in Gambella region different woredas and refugee camps, on a day-to-day basis, to ensure optimal storage and delivery of the program, ensuring adherence to all ZOA policies.

Typical Responsibilities - Key end Results of the Position:

• Facilitate the cleaning work of warehouse area in a programmed manner and ensure to have attractive and suitable working environment for storing Meal Service Material
• Make sure always school Meal Service materials are organized on the right location and proper manner.
• Keep a tight control while undertaking of school Meal Service items receiving, Issuing, record keeping and periodic inventory taking.
• Prepare the Goods Receiving Note and Goods Issue and record data on Bin cards as required.
• Be aware and follow security/safety procedures according to rules and regulations of ZOA and take appropriate safeguard of Meal Service Items.
• Inspect the quality and quantity of Meal Service materials during receiving, dispatching and stored in the warehouses.
• Consolidate monthly, yearly and other need-based reports on Meal Service stocks , Fixed assets and Inventory Status.
• Ensure all storage food safety standards are met at all times;
• Assist to build, and maintain, positive working relationships with all individual schools, school directors, PTAs, and cooks.
• Provide monthly stock reports to school meal program manager and logistic department;
• Assist the correct and timely distribution of food to participating students;
• Ensure that stock management records are correct and up to date at all times;
• Ensure that hygienic food preparation protocols being observed in the storage, preparation and serving of school meals;
• Performs other related tasks as required

Dealing with Problems.

The incumbent should have a medium degree of problem analysis for both external and internal environments to propose viable solution which is in line with the organization rules and regulation..

Communications and Working Relationships:

• Actively communicate with the team and update any warehouse related issues.

Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

VALUES:

Accountability:

•  Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results in line with ZOA core values.
• Honest and reliable

Collaboration:

•  Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
• Respect advises and follow instructions given by the line supervisor
• Respect line of hierarchy to the best interest

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take calculated risks.

Integrity:

•  Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
• Always acts in the best interests of ZOA Safeguarding policies (Child Protection, PSEA)

Job Requirements

Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required

• BA Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Management, logistics and/or Business Administration and related.
• For degree three years of experience and for Diploma five years of related experience of warehouse, transport and procurement. Experience on school feeding is advantageous.
• Must have renewed motorbike driving license
• Excellent knowledge of basic computer applications 

Physical Environment and Demands:

• The job duties require an employee to work in a hardship areas for extended periods

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply via ethiojobs.net by sending your CV and a motivation letter indicating your suitability for this position to before the due date

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in your CV or motivation letter. 

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. A written test will be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results. Also we reserve the right to stop accepting applications before the end date if we find a suitable candidate.