Distribution Officers x15 – GOAL

GOAL is an international non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political humanitarian organization dedicated to working towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food, water and sanitation, healthcare and education. We began humanitarian and developmental work in Zimbabwe from 2002 have gradually evolved from emergency response to long-term development. Currently, our focus is on Livelihoods, Nutrition and WASH.

Career Opportunities with GOAL
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer to all individuals seeking possible employment with the organization. We are looking for suitably qualified, highly competent and motivated individuals to be part of the GOAL Zimbabwe team for the Zimbabwe Country Program on a fixed term duration.

General Description of the Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Distribution Officers will be responsible for the direct implementation of food and non-food distribution assistance in Mutare. The project aims to provide a seasonal and emergency social safety net to improve access to food and ensure that vulnerable women, men, girls, and boys, consume an adequate and nutritious diet in times of need.

Summary of Key Duties

• Facilitate the strengthening of productive assets committees to ensure the protection of livelihoods based assets for increased crop and livestock productivity;
• Provide support on creation, rehabilitation and protection of livelihood-based assets for crop and/or livestock productivity;
• Provide support on cash transfer for food items; Implementation of programme components of food and non-food items distribution to beneficiaries;
• Mainstreaming of Gender and Social Protection during program implementation;
• Identification and selection of programme beneficiaries creating databases in respect of programmatic deliverables;
• Assessment of knowledge and skill gaps in beneficiaries and liaise with relevant stakeholders in designing appropriate training materials;
• Participate in district and ward level coordination meetings to represent GOAL and share project updates;
• Participate in all related Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system activities.

The ideal person should possess the following

• A minimum of a Degree in Social Sciences, Humanitarian and Development Studies or any other related discipline;
• Experience in community mobilization, participatory targeting, and monitoring;
• Knowledge in food and/or non-food aid/security; Class 3 and or / motorbike riding experience is a must;
• Knowledge of food and livelihoods security project monitoring and evaluation techniques;
• Understanding of mainstreaming principles and experience of working on mainstreaming activities of gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection, environmental protection, resilience and protection of elderly people;
• Evidence of maturity and experience in working in community development programmes;
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work under pressure, with minimum supervision.