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WDIO Background:

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, non-political, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, social justice, and the enhancement of well-being for individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have tirelessly worked towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, achieve gender equality, improve agricultural productivity, and promote environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over Five Hundred ninety individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development.

Our Value:

WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has decided to adopt the standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA set by the Bulletin, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows.

Job Summary

WDIO is looking for qualified District Food Distribution Coordinators for its project in districts of Samangan province. The incumbents will be responsible to fully manage the overall coordination process of the food distribution in the respective districts and target communities.

Main Duties& Responsibilities

• Plan the project implementation at the district and community level with the team.
• Ensure project achievements according to the project work plan and make course corrections when needed
• Ensure that all stakeholders, such as CDCs, Schools, CBE, and sectoral departments, participate in project activities and are satisfied and well-coordinated
• Conduct regular monitoring of field staff performance and project implementation in the field and report findings to the Provincial Coordinator.
• Hold regular meetings with the project staff at the field level to share success, solve problems, and plan ahead
• Solving conflicts when raised and providing proper recommendations for solutions to the apparent conflicts and problems
• Actively participate in meetings at the local level
• Attending the training organized by WFP for the food distribution staff in Samangan.
• Undertake the responsibility of properly checking and receiving dispatched food items by WFP in their respective target locations and ensure the SF project team from proper records and documentation of the food receipt.
• Properly maintain a record of the food items in the warehouses and update the monthly food items report to his/her respective line manager.
• Ensures that food storage is done based on the warehousing SOPs.
• Provide training to the storekeepers on the proper food maintenance system.
• Regular physical check and verification of the food items in the target warehouses and immediately report any food discrepancy, damage.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly plans and reports of their activities or any schedules.
• Manage and respond to the feedback of community members regarding the distribution policies
• Address any issues and problems that may arise during the project implementation in close consultation and coordination with the project management team.
• Adhere to WDIO policies and procedures during the project implementation processes.
• Participate in the project coordination meetings in the provincial office as requested.
• Any other duty assigned by the line manager

• Minimum of 2 years of working experience in similar national and international NGO positions.
• A bachelor’s degree in general education and/or social science is required.
• Required Languages – Excellent writing, reading, and verbal skills in Pashto, Dari, and English.
• Travel – The position will be based in one of the Samangan districts, which has frequent travel to the field (schools, CBE classes).
• Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity
• Very good oral and written communication skills
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Good MS Office knowledge (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Good understanding of the target area language and culture
• Ability to develop a practical working plan for the field.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Respect the confidentiality of the organization;

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below:

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Note: Due to the urgency, the position will be processed on rolling basis and the selection might be done before the closing date.

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