Packaging Assistant / Distributor

Note: This position will be filled on a rolling basis and is contingent upon donor funding. Females, disabled and Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All the positions will be filled on a priority basis and applications will be closed as soon as positions are filled. Every application fitting the job description will be thoroughly evaluated

SIF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Hiring is subject to donor funding.

The candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process will be automatically disqualified. SIF reserves the right to check criminal records according to the current law.

The SIF has a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of fraud, corruption, moral harassment, abuse or violence of any kind whatsoever and more generally any violation of legislation, regulations or its code of conduct.

SIF respects the humanitarian principle of "Not harm" and ensures child security as a primary consideration. Hiring is subject to donor funding.

SIF is currently seeking Packaging Assistant / Distributor who will play a crucial role in the SIF School Meal Distribution Project by ensuring accurate and efficient packaging of meals for distribution to schools. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

General Objectives:

• The primary responsibility is to fully involve in cutting and preparing food items for Cooks in the Kitchen.
• Shifting of Food Pots from the Cooking area to the packaging area.
• Prepare packaging materials such as boxes, containers, and labels for meal distribution
• Assist in the assembly line process by packaging meals according to specified guidelines and quantities.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure all packaged meals meet the project's standards for freshness, portion size, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of packaging area, including equipment and storage spaces, to uphold food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels of packaging materials and communicate needs to the supervisor to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Work closely with team members, including kitchen staff and distribution.  coordinators, to facilitate smooth operations and timely delivery of meals.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper handling of food products and adherence to hygiene protocols.

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective under pressure, results oriented and proactive with the ability to multi-task.
•  Good Interpersonal communication, negotiating and analytical skills.
• Ability to organize work schedule on regular basis and flexibility; discrete and respectful to confidentiality.
• Good Team player and motivated to work in remote and uncertain environment respecting standard operating procedures as devised and instructed.

Personality Attributes

• Respect and promote SIF values and mandate, and report to the line manager any non-respect of SIF’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
• Address needs and requests in a professional way.
• Always interact with children in presence of their parents or caregivers.
• Always respect beneficiaries’ confidentiality.
• Report any incident or act that causes harm to beneficiaries or to others.
• Aware of child protection/safeguarding concept.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Rigorous and polite.

Working Hours and Salary:

• This is a full-time position with 40 working hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demands.
• Salary will be paid according to the SIF salary grid

 Important to note:

• SIF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to SIF Administration through the recruitment contact.
• SIF commits to respect the “Do no harm” & PSEA (Prevention against sexual exploitation and abuse) principles and ensure Child Safeguarding is paramount in all its activities. We do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable people, in particular with children join our organization.
• This position is subject to a range of vetting checks including criminal records disclosure and reference checks. We have zero tolerance for harmful practices.
• SIF strictly prohibits dual employment, and reserves the right to initiate appropriate procedural or legal measures in response to any violation of this policy.
• Candidate will automatically disqualify from the process in case of influencing the recruitment process.
• SIF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Hiring is subject to donor funding*