Distribution Supervisor (El Geneina) – CRS

Job Description

Organization	Catholic Relief Services
Job Title:	Distribution Supervisor
Supervisor	Commodity Operations Senior Project Officer
Duty Station	Sudan, West Darfur- El Geneina.
Closing Date:	28 Oct 2024

About CRS:

CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.  CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.  CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Duties and responsibilities:

Background:

CRS Sudan will be implementing an emergency food security program to address acute food security shocks in Sudan. The project will serve as a food pipeline for affected populations in Central and West Darfur.

Job Summary: 

As a member of the project team, you will lead and supervise all distribution processes to support high-quality programming. Your experience of in-kind distributions will ensure that CRS delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its food programming.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Organize, coordinate and lead food distribution activities in the field in line with CRS standards, donor requirements and good practices.
• Ensure full involvement of the community, community leaders, and local government staff in the overall implementation of the project activities.
• Ensure efficient and effective programme implementation while following the budget and work plan
• Lead the team in carrying out food distribution
• Provide technical support and inputs
• Organize periodic capacity building training for the community animators and Food Relief Committees (FRCs) and follow-up progress and report results to Distribution Manager.
• Make periodic food distribution reports.

Basic requirements:

• Ag Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the sector.
• Proven experience in organizing distributions and managing distribution teams.
• Skill in the use of computers and software related to the job.

Required Languages –Fluent written and spoken Arabic; fluent written and spoken English a value added.

Travel – Must be able and willing to travel up to 50%, including remote field locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Good communication and relationship management skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
• Experience in managing logistics teams, including senior roles at managerial level
• Ability and willingness to travel to all CRS targeted geographic areas. 
• Experienced in team development and capacity building.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of USAID/Title II rules and regulations.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and attention to details.
• High degree of initiative, integrity and accountability.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• Demonstrate ability to work under stressful conditions
• Strong preference will be given to candidate staff originally and currently residents in CRS projects targeted areas. 
• Strong preference will be given to good command in English language.

Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory: Food distributors.

Internal: Work in collaboration with the commodity accountant, the Targeting Program Manager I, Targeting Senior Project Office, and the HelpDesk/Community Sensitization Team, the Commodity Operations team, the warehouse management team and the Risk and Compliance team.

External: Working relationship with local government stakeholders.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.      Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

If applicable: Work Conditions/Environment Conditions

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

 Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CRS’s emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a crèche at

the office, and flexible working hours where possible.

(The position is contingent on donor funding).

How to apply

Submission location: – 

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to CRS El Geneina Office. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number here you can be reached.