South Sudan: Commodity Program Manager, South Sudan (2087)

2 positions-1 in Unity State, 1 in Northern Bahr el Ghazal - The Commodity Manager will be responsible for overall management and monitoring of all food commodities and storage facilities managed by Samaritan’s Purse in the specified program area. This position will manage all field-level Warehouse Managers and warehouse staff. The Commodity Manager will identify areas for development of new monitoring processes and tracking tools. The manager will ensure proper warehouse management is implemented to minimize loss or damaged of commodities and to keep commodities in good condition before distribution. The position holder will liaise with the Logistics department for transportation and distribution of commodity to and fro the warehouse, will monitor all field distribution activities and ensure a proper ration distributed to the right beneficiaries. Reports to Area Coordinator (AC) or Food Security Livelihoods (FSL) program manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the proper storage, fumigation, and security of all food commodities in all warehouses in the program area.
• Regularly monitoring, evaluation and provides continuous feedback to management on quality commodity operations.
• Direct line manage Warehouse Managers and provide overall oversight of staff of all food warehouses in the program area that Samaritan’s Purse is responsible for and be prepared to travel and spend multiple days at the different warehouse sites.
• Provide monthly commodity updates on Commodity and beneficiaries status, Loss Status and Monthly Distribution Report, Monthly Receipt Report, Distribution Plan, and other reports requested by management.
• Creates and maintain beneficiaries data base.
• Responsible for all systems of offloading and accountability of food coming into the warehouses and all systems of loading and accountability of food leaving the warehouses for distribution and that these procedures are in line with internal and sector standards.
• Conduct routine monitoring and audits of all warehouses and staff and provide training/take corrective actions where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the Food Program Manager, Warehouse Manager and Operations Manager in the set-up of distributions, including financial, logistical, personnel and on-site support where required.
• Responsible for the overall security system for all Samaritan’s Purse managed food warehouses in the program area to ensure no food commodities or warehouse supplies (pallets, plastic sheet, fencing, etc.) leave the warehouses without proper consent.
• Assist the Food Program Manager in monthly and annual budgetary planning.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the program team, its donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries and the general public.
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
• Five years of Warehouse Management experience preferred.
• Experience in Commodities Management, use of Commodities Tracking Systems (CTS), warehousing, distribution, etc.
• Good working knowledge of database, Excel and Word.
• Donor liaison experience, especially with UNHCR/WFP preferred.
• Practical, quick, reasoning skills; must be able to keep communication lines open with all parties in program of scheduling changes.
• Clear understanding of the workings of major donors and their perspectives, requirements and standards.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and written oral communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to understand complex security situation and advise program design accordingly.
12 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This is an unaccompanied assignment.

Mission Statement:Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Distinct Objectives:
The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles:

Proclaim the Gospel -EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world

Serve with Excellence -EXCEED the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom

Respond with Compassionate Action -EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity -EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and work

Walk in Bold Faith -EXPECT God to do the impossible-- “God Room”

In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/, click on "International Positions," click on "Commodity Program Manager, South Sudan (2087)" and click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.