All we do, and how we do it, seeks to promote God’s beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make people’s lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values.

Position: Cashier/Storekeeper

Duty Station: Shebedino, Sidama

Duration of Contract: Regular employment contract ending June 30,2025 with possibility of extension (with 60 working days probation period)

Closing date: December 18, 2024

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining and safeguarding cash and fuel coupons, preparation of bank accounts and cash balance. He/she will be responsible for the project’s store in receiving and issuing materials as well as controlling bin cards to show proper balance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Maintains and safeguards cash and fuel coupons.

•  Issues official receipts for all collections.

• Deposits daily cash collections intact into bank the next working day.

•  Records daily cash collections and payments and balances daily with cash on hand.

•  Maintains fuel coupon register and balances daily with coupons on hand.

•  Prepares checks for all authorized payments.

• Processes bank transfer and exchange of checks.

•  Prepares daily bank accounts and cash balances.

•  Performs any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Checks the quantity, specifications and appropriateness of incoming items   before receiving;

• Receives and issue properties in accordance with the rules and regulation of the organization;

• Stores incoming items in a proper way;

• Issues outgoing items from the store as per the relevant guideline;

•  Controls bin cards and stock cards and makes the balance;

• Ensures that the store is always tidy;

• Follows up items to be stocked out and reports to the immediate supervisor;

• Prepares periodic reports;

• the internal control system of the organization is in place and is observed by all staff members of the project.

Job Requirements

Job Level Specifications

• Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.

• Ability to communicate with organization members.

• Physical fitness to operate in a different weather environment.

• Shows a positive attitude that contributes to a good working atmosphere in the office

• Maintain or retain confidential internal information of the organization.

Experience

• At least 2 Years’ experience in a similar position preferably in an NGO setting.

Education/Certifications

• Diploma in Accounting.

Distinguishing Competencies

• Proactive personality & and self-initiative.

• Computer literacy

• Enthusiasm about the Heartbeat of FHE

Language

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Knowledge of local language of the intervention area is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

• The position has no supervisory responsibility.

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Gender Responsibility

• Be aware of the stereotypes about women and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.

• Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.

•  Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve

•  Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.

•  Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.

• In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization and implement the recommendations

Safety & Security Responsibility

• Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

• Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located.

• Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security. This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.

•  Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;

• Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

• All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;

Required Skills

• Accounting

How to Apply

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates should submit their application and updated CV’s ONLY to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Candidates MUST refer the position title “ Cashier/Storekeeper” on the subject line of their email and applications

Important Notes: Please note that the subject of your email should be the position title “ Cashier/Storekeeper”.

Applications should be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.