Distribution Assistant

BACKGROUND:

Secours Islamique France (SIF) founded in 1991 is an international Non Governmental solidarity Organization acting in the fields of humanitarian and development aid, in France and worldwide. Working in the field for over 20 years, Secours Islamique France is now active in more than twenty countries, mainly in three sectors: water and sanitation, food security, and childhood. Teams of employees and volunteers working for Secours Islamique France also play an active role in France, fighting against exclusion and insecurity by various means. Alongside its operational aid activities, Secours Islamique France has developed an ability to advocate in order to bear witness and to alert the international community about the living conditions of the most vulnerable. SIF is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor in France and around the world, while respecting cultural diversity without making any distinction based on origins, political affiliations, gender or beliefs, and without expecting anything in return. It intervenes where humanitarian and social needs require emergency mobilization of relief efforts as well as the implementation of development programs and advocacy actions. SIF is present in Pakistan since 2010 and currently working in three districts (Tharparkar in Sindh, Peshawar & FATA in KP and Islamabad/Rawalpindi in Punjab).

Based in Peshawar, The distribution Assistants works under the direct supervision of the Livelihood Officer  (Hierarchal Reporting), whereas overall supervision will be in hand of Seasonal Project Manager (Functional Reporting). Distribution Assistants will be responsible for carrying out the interview with individuals/HH, Baseline survey, assessment and distribution.

The important task of Distribution Assistants is delivering first-hand information from the community. Must be certain that the information they are collecting is accurate. Need to check to see that the data is consistent across tables and that all tables in the survey are adequately completed. Distribution Assistants must check over surveys upon completion and sign the survey verifying the accuracy of the survey.

Responsible for:

·   Coordinate with the supervisor on how to carry out the survey/assessment and to report daily work done

·   Assessment of project beneficiaries as per the approved beneficiary selection criteria

·   Introduction of the project objectives and major activities to the target communities in accordance with project strategy and requirements

·   Check that material necessary to carry out the survey is sufficient and appropriator

·   Introduce yourself, explaining who you are and for who you are working in a manner that facilitates the participation in individuals in the survey

·   Ask question in a clear and kind manner, and ask all the question exactly as worded

·   Write down the answer in an ordinate and clear way, recording responses accurately

·   Double check and revise the survey at the end of the survey in order to correct mistakes and sign off on completed survey as verification of the accuracy of the survey

·   Token filling and distribution for Ramadan food distribution

·   Documentation and record keeping of ongoing activities

·   Submission of weekly planning and progress reports to the Seasonal Project Manager

·   Representation of SIF at community level

·   Any other assignment given by the Seasonal Project Manager, according to the project need 

Knowledge & Skill Required:

-          Good communications skills (both written and verbal); fluency in Pashto & Urdu; knowledge of English an asset.

-          Minimum (University education desired)/relevant experience an assets      

-          Good knowledge of rights based approach and of social dynamics in working area

-          Able to remain impartial and maintain confidence

-          Ability to read and write

-          Soft-spoken

We are equal opportunity employer.

Hiring for this position is contingent/subject to donor funding.

"SIF Mission Pakistan endevour to protect all from of exploitation and abuse outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) six core principles on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). Secours Islamique France has zero tolerance to abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries and staff.’’