Non-Food Items (NFI) Distribution Associate in Kaiserslautern bei IOM Internationale Organisation für Migration

IOM Internationale Organisation für Migration

Position Title : NFI Distribution Associate

Duty Station : Kaiserslautern, Germany

Reference Code : VN-DE2-2023-22

Classification : General Service Staff, G4

Type of Appointment : One Year Fixed-Term Contract - (40hrs/week) with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 21 September 2023

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For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates. Second tier candidates include all external candidates.

Context:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants affected by the ongoing emergency.

IOM’s operations cover diverse thematic areas such as: Humanitarian Relief Assistance, Protection (including Gender based Violence and Child Protection), Shelter and Non-food items, Health and Psychosocial Support, Resettlement, and Movement Management.

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office, under the direct supervision of the Senior NFI Operation Associate, and in collaboration with relevant teams onsite, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Participate in conducting assessments and surveys of sites, collecting information on overall services available.

2. In coordination with the supervisor, participate in the distribution site managing and verification of beneficiaries as required.

3. Contribute to distributions as and when required to beneficiaries, evacuees, migrants and other individuals selected for assistance under IOM’s various assistance programs.

4. Support in monitoring the distributions.

5. Support in planning and scheduling the distributions.

6. As necessary, support other teams with assessments, including the preparations of the assessment tools and focus group sheets and post-distribution monitoring activities.

7. Assist in organizing and receiving the items in the warehouse.

8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelors’ degree (or higher) in Logistics, Supply Chain, Public Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with at least two years of relevant professional experience, preferably in similar roles;

OR

Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with at least four years of relevant working experience, preferably in similar roles.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a similar operational role;
• Experience working with humanitarian response, particularly project implementation, operations, coordination, transportation, distribution and general administrative duties;
• Experience working with logistics, distribution management and warehouse monitoring;
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Ability to monitor and keep track of complex information in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.

Languages

REQUIRED

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of German, Dari and/or Pashto is an advantage.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competen