Shelter Officer – Samaritan’s Purse
Customer Service, Development and Project Management
Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritan’s Purse (SP) is a non denominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. The organization has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine and operates in various regions around Ethiopia.
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
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.
Education / Experience Needed
· BA in engineering required.
· Experience ( three years) in previous Shelter and/or WASH programming required
· Experience in hygiene education preferred
· Experience in management and supervision required
· Experience preferably with a NGO in the past
Language
· Amharic
· English
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. Physical demands will be dependent upon situation and event.
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.
· Travelling
· Majority of time spent in North Wellow Zone targeted kebele / Woldiya
· Work in a security context that is fluid
This non-contractual document can be varied from time to time as circumstances dictate. This job description is intended to summarize the main duties and responsibilities of the post; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All SP staff is expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.
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