Distribution Assistant at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) - 9 Openings

Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Distribution Assistant

Locations: Fune, Fika and Nangere - Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 9 Openings

Scope of the Vacancy

• The Distribution Assistants will provide support to multi-sectorial intervention towards IDPs in NE Nigeria, in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the program by managing data and facilitating program implementation at state level, under the guidance and direct supervision of the GFD Field Officer.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the direct supervision of the GFD Officer, and in collaboration with the CBT/GFD Coordinator, Deputy Project Manager, the Project Manager and other collaborators of the projects and of the Base, he/she will:

• Actively participate in sensitization and information sharing sessions for the beneficiaries and the communities related to their right to file complaints and receive feedback.
• Conduct sensitizations, providing key messages related to the programme objectives, organization of distributions, the use of the products and other messages related to IYCF.
• Maintenance of an effective record and filing system for all distribution data, registers and records including correspondences and other related documents for quick and easy reference.
• Report any issue which needs immediate action to the Field Officer and Field Coordinator and follow up on the resolution of such issues.
• Conduct verification and screening of the non-beneficiaries who want to be included in the programme. Check their documentation and communicate their names to the Data Tally Clerk to avoid duplications.
• Conduct MUAC screening of the beneficiaries if needed.
• Be in charge of providing feedback to the complainants when complaints are resolved, with the support of the Food Management Committees.
• Screening of the nutritional status of children under five in their designated locations and refer SAM cases to health/CMAM centres.
• Supervising the Community Mobilisers, daily labourers and volunteers.
• Conduct verification of beneficiaries at distribution point, ensuring that rations are distributed only to the entitled and registered beneficiaries.
• Fill in the GFD register accurately, with information on beneficiaries’ Household status and MUAC screening for children.
• Conduct registration of new beneficiaries, ensuring accountability by checking the documentation provided by the beneficiary and by issuing accurate ration cards.
• Distribution of supplementary food to eligible and verified households.
• Support the preparation of accurate distribution reports by assisting the GFD Field Officer.
• Provide sensitization sessions on Food Security, Livelihoods and nutrition (IYCF) and hygiene practices.
• Report any problems in a timely manner to the GFD Field Officers or the Field Coordinator.
• Participate in the field work of surveys, Baselines, Mid-term Reviews, and end line.
• Treat beneficiaries with dignity and apply COOPI’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UN Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in the field, including sensitizing community mobilisers and daily labourers on such principles.

Work with program teams to ensure COOPI information on program activities is shared within LGAs and provide for beneficiary feedback in line with relevant guidelines and frameworks:

• Collaborate with government and humanitarian partners to ensure the smooth sharing of information in consultation with the GFD Officer, GFD/CBT Coordinator
• Support the program team in facilitating the process of setting up Complaint Response Mechanism at Ward/ LGA level and handling complaint/ feedback.

Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)
Minimum Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in Agricultural, Nutrition, Economics, Rural Development, Development Studies or related academic disciplines, with previous experience working in developmental and emergency projects
• University Degree / HND / OND in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Economics or related field.
• At least 6 months of experience in connection with project management in the food security and / or livelihood sector, and preferably in a non-governmental organization of humanitarian and international character.
• Previous experience in food distribution supervisory field is preferable.
• Ability to write reports.
• Able to work outside of regular working hours as required, including evenings and weekends if required.
• A good experience in supervision is required.
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis
• Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri).
• Proficient in data collection and handling bulk registers of beneficiaries.
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please note that any late application or incomplete submission will not be considered and thus will be disregarded immediately.
• Applicants shall be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Candidates who reside and have resided for years within the location where the position is advertised are strongly encouraged to apply
• This ToR shall be inclusive of any other task specifically assigned by the Project Manager and direct supervisor for what concerns the implementation of the program activities.
• All qualified candidates living within Yobe State are also strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with disability are encouraged to apply.