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 10 qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan nationals 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.
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90% |
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10% |
Accountability, Financial activities, Learning and Innovation
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KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE |
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Required Professional Experience |
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Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification |
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Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement |
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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 6th February 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.
