WFP GDT Admitter

About Samaritan's Purse

Samaritans Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritans Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritans Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position: 1

Duration of contract: June 30, 2024.

JOB SUMMARY

Samaritans Purse (SP), with funding from the World Food Program (WFP), provides monthly food rations to households and individuals living in up to three refugee camps in the Afar region, specifically Asayita and Berhale. To ensure accountability, the GDT Admitter is responsible for checking beneficiary lists and confirming that the correct ration sizes, as determined by WFP and UNHCR, are distributed. This verification process takes place on the UNHCR's GDT database and ensure that beneficiaries are admitted properly in accordance with the distribution plan. This involves verifying their eligibility and directing them to the appropriate window or counter to receive the necessary assistance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate UNHCRs GDT beneficiary list system to Admit eligible households to receive food assistance on a monthly basis during food distributions

Manage the admission process in a manner that avoids overcrowding and ensures efficient verification and entry at each window.

Collaborate closely with the crowd control team to regulate the flow of beneficiaries and prevent overcrowding at the FDP

Interface with beneficiary households to delivery quality assistance with a good attitude

Ensure high-quality service for beneficiaries throughout their entire journey, from admission to exit, and conduct quality checks at every stage.

Anticipate problems to share with line manager and troubleshoot solutions

Assess beneficiary household identification to verify eligibility to receive assistance

Verify households through UNHCRs biometric information system

Performing all other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the GFD Program Manager, Camp/distribution supervisor/Officer or IT & reporting officer with a generous and serving spirit

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Diploma/ Bachelor Degree from university or accredited institution, preferred in Computer Science, Information Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, and other computer related equivalent subjects

Minimum one-year work experience with NGOs or UN agencies is plus

Basic Information Management skills

Previous experience in digital data collection and management is desirable

LANGUAGE

Amharic and English (spoken and written required)

Afar regional languages strongly desired

SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritans Purses code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritans Purses, 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.

Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.

Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment.

Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.

adaptable and available to serve in high-pressure, busy, early, and late situations, including weekends and holidays at distribution days

Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.

Must be a humble team player.

Ability to be flexible and adaptable, taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel including formulas/formatting.

Must have analytical and report writing skills.

High level of integrity and stewardship.

Committed to the SP values and ethics.

Above average mathematic skills

REASONING ABILITY

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

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 50kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the beneficiary crowds

May travel to sites, exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions

Work in a security context might be volatile

The work environment is dynamic and flexible, requiring adaptability and quick response to changing circumstances

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritans Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

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 Policy.