Food for Education Commodities Manager -- Nampula

To coordinate all Key commodity business processes within the province in compliance with agreed upon local & partnership standards, policies, procedures and commodity objectives for WV Mozambique.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that commodities component of FFE project is managed well, with high levels of accountability and that food commodities reach intended beneficiaries on schedule and in good condition.
• Ensure safe, suitable, adequate storage capacity and transport for internal delivery of food commodities from port of Nacala to warehouses and then to schools.
• Implement mechanisms to ensure effective warehouse operations and commodity storage and commodities tracking
• Develop and implement capacity building strategy.
• Undertake spot checks on each field site once a month to ensure standards are maintained – warehouses, project/work sites.
• Project reporting.
• Supervise commodity and financial accounting and staff to ensure records are accurate and meet required standards of accountability.
• Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the mechanism established for delivery of the Commodities Programme objectives in Nampula Province.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:
• At least a BA degree in a relevant field, likely in development.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well with local staff and host country government officials
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Ability in Portuguese is highly desirable.
• Skilled in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Lotus Notes
• Experience in training and capacity building is highly desired
• Thorough knowledge of WV commodities tracking system
• Demonstrated leadership, planning and organizational skills
• Must be familiar with WV Food Commodity Manual
  
  PREFERRED:
• At least 5 years of experience in commodity.
• Experience with US government grants and especially food grants is an advantage.

Food for Education Commodities Manager -- Location: Nampula