Quality Control officer (Mount Lebanon, South, North, Bekaa)

Summary

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is the official humanitarian relief agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America.  Since its inception in 1992, IOCC has delivered $488 million in relief and development programs to families and communities in more than 50 countries. 

IOCC is looking for full-time and part-time Quality Control Officers who will be responsible for monitoring and following up on the implementation of the Lebanon School Snacks and Nutrition Education Program in Public Schools, with main responsibilities to ensure appropriate food security measures are applied in the warehouses during packaging of snacks and in the school storage rooms after distribution of snacks to Public schools.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Monitor the project activities; starting from the phase of receiving supplies in the warehouse, to the preparation phase in the warehouse, the distribution of snacks to schools, and the storage of snacks in the school storage rooms, as related to food security.
• Coordinate with the suppliers to ensure all project-related resources and supplies are available on site in a timely fashion, and are procured according to the specific rules and procedures of IOCC and the donor.
• Check orders for accuracy, confirm quality, quantity and specifications and approve receipt of supplies accordingly, and reject and return unacceptable supplies.
• Monitor re-bagging of supplies before dispatch to the schools.
• Prepare and maintain inventories  to ensure accuracy, efficiency, compliance, proper supplies handling and minimal damage.
• Maintain a filing system including delivery schedules, laboratory results (when applicable) and waybills.
• Ensure food safety and security norms and standards are applied at all stages of implementation (preparation, distribution and storage).
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; check condition and cleanliness of warehouse and/or storage rooms, pallets, supplies and delivery trucks.
• Submit regular reports on challenges and achievements as agreed with supervisor, with respecting quality and deadlines.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the project activities.
• Assess, discuss and address program challenges with the quality control coordinator.
• Attend and participate in IOCC meetings, when necessary.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and initiative taker. 
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
• Good computer skills.
• Good knowledge of food security norms and standards.
• Ability to achieve results and meet deadlines in a demanding, pressured and fast-paced environment. 
• Diplomacy and dynamic personality.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the field.
• Ability to work based on a flexible schedule
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; French is a plus.

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years of work experience.
• Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage.
• Experience in warehouse is preferred

Working Conditions

• Field work.
• Visits to Mkalles office for meetings, trainings and related paper work.
• Preferable that candidate resides in the relevant area.
• The candidate should have a driving license and a car.