Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. Plan International is registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. Plan International is registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Deadline for application submission: 30th May 2023
Location: Jakusko, Yobe State
Duration: 3 Months
ROLE PURPOSE
The food distribution officer is responsible for coordinating the-distribution of food rations in compliance with plan international Nigeria and UNWFP policies for an effective and smooth-running general food distribution program. The food distribution officer will work under the direction of the project coordinator and will collaborate closely with other project staff employees within the commodity department .
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
The Food Distribution Officer is responsible for performing distribution of food commodities on the field according to the methodologies and guidelines provided by Plan International. They will be part of a distribution team responsible for ensuring a smooth and clear distribution process, from enrolment to disbursement. They are responsible for monitoring beneficiaries’ enrolment, verifying their identity card. During disbursement, they will be responsible for monitoring the process together with Community Mobilizers. This will include spot-checks on beneficiaries’ identification.
ACCOUNTABILITIES Apply technical knowledge and skills to implement and/or assist in community delivery of cash based/in-kind programs. Promptly identify and recommend solutions to cash based/GFD technical issues Participate on the on-job training of how the e-voucher system works, how to handle data, accurately use the e- devices (e-voucher reader, Smartphone with application, and e-voucher) including the hand over process with the vendors Participate on the on-job training on GFD and beneficiaries rationing/entitlement Participate in the process of identifying beneficiary communities/targeting based on robust and participatory criteria if any Ensure appropriate community messages are transferred to clients, local government partners, vendors, non-clients, and other key actors Ensure training/re-orientation of the vendor staff e- voucher system (how it works, synchronization, handling including safe keeping of e-devices) until hand over of the e-devices to Plan. Ensure the conduct of beneficiary feedback and response mechanism (BFRM) activities are undertaken and serve field focal point for handling the BFRM data base Work with and provide timely technical support to the implementing partners; maintain encouraging and constructive relations with partner staff Closely work with all field team in general and with other partners how to integrate and align cash programming with other partners activities and priorities Fully align with safety and security procedures and provide support to security monitoring and assessments ensure a safe and secure environment for program implementation Coordinate the cash transfer assistant.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential Bachelor is Degree, preferably in a discipline such as Human nutrition, Agriculture, international development, business administration, management and economics or any other discipline relevant to development. Previous experience in a related position for at least 3 years, including managing general Food Distribution & Nutrition projects. Experience managing UNWFP-funded projects Experience in working “In-kind Distributions” projects is preferable. Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa Commitment to and understanding of PLAN’S aims, values and principles.
Desirable: Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills. Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver PLAN’s strategic objectives. Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities.
Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities. Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
