General Food Distribution (GFD) Assistant at CARE International – 9 Openings

CARE International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Food Distribution (GFD) Assistant

Locations: Nguru, Karasuwa & Yusufari Yobe
Employment Type: Contract
Reporting to: Nutrition Officer
Working Condition: 100% Field Based.

Job Summary

CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the distribution of commodities including timely planning and supervision of the distribution.
Mobilize and sensitize project participants to actively participate in the implementation of field activities.
Timely prepare and submit field reports.
Properly engage with stakeholders in conformity with CARE core value.
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor or her/his designate.

Qualifications & Experience Required Education:

Ordinary National Diploma or equivalent
Ability to deal well with a diverse population.
2 – 3 years experience.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers. Ability to work closely with other employees to ensure positive, constructive environment within the program or department, and throughout the organization.
Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of CARE International.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
Must be able to speak local language(s).