About Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position: 9

Duration of Contract:  July 31, 2024

Job Summary 

Samaritan’s Purse’s (SP) food assistance programs, funded by the World Food Program (WFP), distributes monthly rations to all households and individuals in up to three refugee camps in Afar region (Semera and Berhale).  In direct support of the Accountability, Complaints and Feedback Officer the Global Distribution Tool (GDT) Verifier is responsible for verifying beneficiary lists provided by WFP on UNHCRs GDT database according to the parameters established by WFP and UNHCR. 
Key Responsibilities 

·       Operate UNHCR’s GDT beneficiary list system to verify eligible households to receive food assistance on a monthly basis during food distributions to up to three camps

·       Interface with beneficiary households to delivery quality assistance with a good attitude

·       Anticipate problems to share with line manager and troubleshoot solutions

·       Assess beneficiary household identification to verify eligibility to receive assistance

·       Verify households through UNHCR’s biometric information system

·       Performing all other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the GFD Program Manager with a generous and serving spirit

Job Requirements

Education / Experience Needed

·       Degree from university preferred in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology.  Previous experience working with NGOs and the UN in information technology or administration strongly desired.

LANGUAGE

·       Amharic and English (spoken and written required)

·       Afar regional languages strongly desired

Skills Required 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s statement of faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.       Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.

2.       Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills within a fast-paced environment.

3.       Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.

4.       Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.

5.       Must be a humble team player.

6.       Ability to be flexible and adaptable, taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

7.       Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel including formulas/formatting.

8.       Must have analytical and report writing skills.

9.       High level of integrity and stewardship.

10.   Committed to the SP values and ethics.

11.   Above average mathematic skills

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.

·       May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.

·       Work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

How to Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised by submitting their CV/Resume (maximum of 2 pages) and application letter (one Page only) no later than August 30 , 2023 to hrspe@samaritan.org. Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, "WFP GFDReporting Officer”