Samaritan's Purse Shelter Program Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Samaritan's Purse Shelter Program Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Job Summary The Shelter Program Officer will be responsible for implementing daily programmatic activities including receiving shelter material shipments, organizing in-kind and cash distributions, and overseeing community mobilizers to ensure community engagement throughout each process.
The Shelter Program officer will also be responsible for tracking construction progress with support from the community mobilizers.
The Shelter Program Officer will report directly to the Shelter Program Coordinator and be responsible for identifying problems and challenges in program implementation and communicating them to the Shelter Program Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure that program supplies are delivered to the kebeles at the appropriate locations and in the desired quantities
Organize daily labor for unloading program supplies as they arrive in the kebeles
Oversee distribution of program supplies ensuring that structures are in place for each beneficiary to receive the materials assigned to them
Oversee cash distribution to beneficiaries within a structure that promotes safety and ensures that individuals receive the cash intended for them
Provide technical support to community mobilizers for monitoring construction progress throughout the life of the project
Communicate with Shelter Model House Trainer to create a seamless transition from distribution to training
Ensure community groups are formed and functioning well to support one another throughout the distribution and construction process
Report weekly progress and challenges to the Shelter Program Coordinator
Job Requirements
Education / Experience Needed
BA in engineering
required.
Experience (three years) and good understanding of a comprehensive approach in term of Civil Engineering.
Experience in management and supervision preferred
Experience preferably with a NGO in the past.
Skills Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must 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.
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.
Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills.
Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be a humble team player.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Willingness spend the majority of time in the field.
Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must have analytical and report writing skills
High level of integrity and stewardship.
Committed to the SP values and ethics.
Ability to work on multiple projects as a leader and self-starter.
Language
Afaan Oromo
Amharic
Some English
How to Apply
Interested applicants can send ONLY updated CV and application letter to hrspe@samaritan.org no later than October 30, 2020. Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, ''Shelter Program Officer''.
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