Commodity Tracking Officer Vacancy at Christian Aid (CA)


Posted on: Thu 14-11-2019

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO, partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.
 
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
 
Job Title: Commodity Tracking Officer
 
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Department: International
Reports to: Senior Program Coordinator
Child protection clearance required: Not required
Expected travel per annum: Up to 30 days
On call/unsocial hours: No
Job Type: Full Time
 
Role purpose
The Comodity Tracking Officer is to assist in the implementation of the emergency food distribution under the direction of senior programme manager and in collaboration with other actors.
 
Essential:
Relevant higher education at college level in Agriculture, Nutrition and/or Health.
Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a humanitarian/recovery context within food security and nutrition programmes, preferably with an international NGO and/or displaced population is a very strong asset.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve results.
Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
Strong ability to work in a variety of environments and in remote locations without communication or amenities.
Remains productive when under pressure with ability to prioritise effectively, and respects and adheres to deadlines.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and other local language.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Email application software Languages:
English Language and have a sound knowledge of the local languages of Maiduguri.
 
Strive for improvement:
  • Constructively challenge existing practice.
  • Seek better ways of doing things, considering the possible implications.
  • Make positive suggestions on a way forward when faced with challenges even if these falls outside own scope of work.
  • Look inside and outside Christian Aid for new ideas and evaluate them for own work
Salary
N8,114,408 per annum.
 
Application Closing Date
17th November, 2019.
 
Interview Date
25th November, 2019.
 
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here to view more Information (pdf)
 
Note
Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviours the role-holder requires to be successful in the role; the key behaviours and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the role-holder.
You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may be updated from time to time.
You must be in sympathy with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication.