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Job Position of Food Aid Distributor at World Vision International Rwanda (Deadline: 2nd January 2024)

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

FOOD AID DISTRIBUTOR

World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Food Aid Distributor, joining an established and experienced team. This position will be based in Nyagatare, Rwanda, and reports to the Trial Manager.                                                          

Purpose of the position:

Food Aid Distributor will be employed directly by World Vision Rwanda; and will work under direct supervision of the Project Facilitator, and will be expected to work fully and exclusively on the Deux Oeufs study. The Deux Oeufs project in Rwanda is a collaborative research study implemented by World Vision with University of Florida (UF) and University of Rwanda (UR).   The Food Aid Distributor (FAD) will be based at the health center where food preparation will take place. The FAD will be responsible for transporting prepared and packaged eggs to CHW homes (distribution points), most likely on moto cycles purchased by the project/study every day seven days a week. The FAD will go to 4-8 villages, and 1-2 CHW homes in each village to distribute cooked eggs every day including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. They will hand over the eggs to study participants at the CHW homes, observe consumption, and fill out a short survey on a smartphone.  World Vision is looking for someone honest with good ethical behaviour and can work independently and also as part of a team. The FAD will report to the Project Facilitator.  The position is fulltime based in Karangazi sector, Nyagatare District. The primary duty location will be in Ndama Health Center or Karangazi Health Center.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

% of time

Activity

90%
  • Transport prepared eggs to CHW homes (distribution points).
  • Provide supportive supervision to CHWs and/or World Vision Community Volunteers.
  • Ensure both control and intervention participants sign in each day at the CHW house.
  • Fill out a phone-based survey intended to ensure proper identification of the study participant (using photo verification and ID scan system) every day.
  • Observe the study participant whether they completely or partially ate both eggs and whether there were any adverse reactions and fill out a phone-based survey.
  • Administer a short dietary survey regarding study participants’ reported consumption of government-provided Shisha Kibondo or study-provided fortified corn soya blend (CSB+) flour.
  • Finding participants who have not come to the CHW’s home and deliver food to them, distributing the CSB+ (6kg/month).
  • FAD may also assist in food storage, preparation, and disposal.
  • May also be involved in daily communications with CHWs, World Vision Community Volunteers, and study participants, to properly plan delivery routes/timing to minimize missed doses.
  • Clean and sanitize egg-handling areas/surfaces and packaging containers.
  • Attend training as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned by the study management.

10%

Accountability, Financial activities, Learning and Innovation

  • Food AID Distributor will be required to undergo training to understand job requirements.
  • Complete LDRs in a timely manner.
  • Additional ad hoc responsibilities may be required.

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience
  • Experience working with NGOs or research study interventions related to community health, environmental health, nutrition, or related disciplines
  • Written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
  • Computer skills, including knowledge in MS Office/word or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook)
  • Experience in mainstreaming gender, environment, peace-building, disability, child protection and or institutional development.
  • Strong communication skills, with experience working across teams
  • Worked/ partnered with international organizations (INGOs, Embassies, UN and government) is an added value
  • Active and valid moto driving licence
  • Clean moto driving record

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification
  • High school diploma with preference for more than 5 years of experience working with NGOs or research organizations
  • Knowledge of Nyagatare District (especially Karangazi Sector), and MCH practices and norms, including nutrition
  • A valid certificate of high school completion
  • A valid motorcycle/vehicle driving license required
  • Ability to lift more than 15Kgs
  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English.

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement
  • This position will be based 100% in Ndama or Karangazi Health Centers in Nyagatare District, with frequent daily travel to villages in the catchment area
  • Work is required on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply. 

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Food-Distribution-Officer_JR27845 if this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 2nd January 2024; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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