{"id":33505,"date":"2026-05-07T12:08:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=33505"},"modified":"2026-05-07T12:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:27:58","slug":"general-food-distribution-gfd-officer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/job\/general-food-distribution-gfd-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"General Food Distribution (GFD) Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<p>Conduct monthly inventories of distribution materials to ensure all items are available and prepared for each cycle.<br \/>\nCoordinate with community leaders to recruit manual labor for truck off\u2011loading and ration preparation at distribution sites.<br \/>\nTrain camp staff on beneficiary registration procedures and required documentation.<br \/>\nSupport training of laborers on proper commodity off\u2011loading practices at distribution points.<br \/>\nOrganize and participate in post\u2011distribution discussions with beneficiaries and community leaders after each cycle.<br \/>\nHelp maintain and verify the beneficiary registration database, ensuring complete and accurate records through cross\u2011checking mechanisms.<br \/>\nAssist in receiving commodities and conducting monthly physical inventories.<br \/>\nOversee the reception of food commodities, verifying quantities against dispatch waybills.<br \/>\nEnsure commodities are properly stacked and stored in the warehouse.<br \/>\nEnsure all commodity tracking documents\u2014such as stack cards and warehouse ledgers\u2014are accurately completed.<br \/>\nSupport post\u2011distribution physical inventory checks.<br \/>\nEnsure damaged or unfit commodities are segregated at Final Distribution Points and arrange authorized disposal of items unsuitable for consumption.<br \/>\nEnsure food assistance activities align with project design and effectively address community needs.<br \/>\nCoordinate and communicate with local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders regarding registration, distribution processes, distribution plans, and project progress within the target area.<br \/>\nComplete other activities as directed<\/p>\n<p>About You<br \/>\nEDUCATION \/ EXPERIENCE NEEDED<\/p>\n<p>BA degree in Nutrition, Development Studies, Economics, or related field.<br \/>\n3 \u2013 4 years related work experience<br \/>\nMust have accounting background with cash handling.<br \/>\nLANGUAGE<\/p>\n<p>Proficiency in English and Amharic<br \/>\nKnowledge of the regional language required<br \/>\nKnowledge of any other national language is a plus<br \/>\nSKILLS REQUIRED<\/p>\n<p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan\u2019s Purse\u2019s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan\u2019s Purse\u2019s Statement of Faith, as well as 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.<\/p>\n<p>Strong attention to detail, proactive follow\u2011up, and strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information.<br \/>\nExcellent organizational, time\u2011management, and problem\u2011solving skills in fast\u2011paced environments.<br \/>\nSelf\u2011motivated, dependable, and committed to high\u2011quality work.<br \/>\nEffective cross\u2011cultural communicator with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.<br \/>\nHumble, collaborative team player with the ability to build positive working relationships.<br \/>\nFlexible and adaptable, willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.<br \/>\nProficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel (including formulas and formatting).<br \/>\nStrong analytical abilities and report\u2011writing skills, with above\u2011average mathematical competence.<br \/>\nHigh integrity, professionalism, and alignment with SP values and ethics.<br \/>\nWillingness to travel to field locations as required.<br \/>\nPractical reasoning skills and ability to maintain clear communication during scheduling or operational changes.<br \/>\nAbility to coordinate with other agencies and stakeholders effectively.<br \/>\nCapacity to understand complex security contexts and provide informed input for program planning.<br \/>\nREASONING ABILITY<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and\/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.<\/p>\n<p>WORK ENVIRONMENT<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.<br \/>\nMay travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.<br \/>\nWork in a security context that is fluid<br \/>\nSAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT<\/p>\n<p>The employee is required to carry out his\/her duties in accordance with Samaritan\u2019s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.<\/p>\n<p>Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him\/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his\/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding 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