NGO Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. 

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
 

The ICRC Logistic Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the positions:

Shipping Clerk - Medical Warehouse (Permanent Contract - Ref. No.001)


Shipping Clerk - Medical Warehouse (6 Months Contract –Ref.No.002) 
Responsibilities:
  • Receive picking tickets from the storekeeper/supervisor;
  • Picking  from shelves and Packing of medical items ordered according to their nature;
  • Update the Bin cards;
  • Verify the picked quantities against the picking tickets;
  • Weigh and measure the packages and record the weight & dimensions on the picking ticket;
  • Process the pre-packing list in the system with all the required details;
  • Print and label the packages accordingly;
  • Record the pre-packing list on the register and forward it to the supervisor for endorsement.
  • Responsible to ensure that all packages are taken for dispatch and all documents properly filled;
  • Participates in Internal Inventory Counts in the warehouse;
  • Ensures loaders have packed the orders as required;
Minimum Requirements:
  • Certificate in stores management or its equivalent;
  • At least 2 years relevant experience in a similar field ;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Excellent Computer skills;

Responsibilities:
  • Receive picking tickets from the storekeeper/supervisor;
  • Picking  from shelves and Packing of medical items ordered according to their nature;
  • Update the Bin cards;
  • Verify the picked quantities against the picking tickets;
  • Weigh and measure the packages and record the weight & dimensions on the picking ticket;
  • Process the pre-packing list in the system with all the required details;
  • Print and label the packages accordingly;
  • Record the pre-packing list on the register and forward it to the supervisor for endorsement.
  • Responsible to ensure that all packages are taken for dispatch and all documents properly filled;
  • Participates in Internal Inventory Counts in the warehouse;
  • Ensures loaders have packed the orders as required;
Minimum Requirements:
  • Certificate in stores management or its equivalent;
  • At least 2 years relevant experience in a similar field ;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Excellent Computer skills;
The Profile: Good team player, Good organizational skills, Flexible and able to work under pressure, Good communication skills, Honest.

Customer Service - Supply Chain Assistant.

Responsibilities:
  • Unit Record Manager (URM) for the Logdesk department. Receives STM orders from the partner Delegations in the field and assigns them to the respective Supply Chain Planner (SCP);   
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the STM data base;
  • Provides feedback on the status of the open orders to the partner
  • Delegations/ Customers in the field;
  • Creates open order reports based on the Requisition orders (ROs) out of the operational system and monitors their status;
  • Provides information and reports to the management team;
  • Data extraction, analysis and communication of the order status.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Holder of a Degree in Business Administration/Management (BCOM or its equivalent) from a recognized university;
  • At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar field ;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Computer proficiency in particular advanced knowledge and proven experience in working with MS  Excel, is required;
The Profile: Good team player, analytical skills, ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision, high sense of integrity and confidentiality.

Assistant Supply Chain Administrator (Medical) for a contract period of 6 months.

Responsibilities:
  • Receiving and acknowledging Medical orders from several countries;
  • Process Medical requisition orders; 
  • Co-ordinate orders or requests with the Medical Logistician, the warehousing unit, the transport department, the purchasing department and advise the customer (delegation);
  • Ensure the customer is offered the best possible service by respecting the lead time;
  • Interacts with customers and provides necessary information (packing list, lead time, stock out information etc.);
  • Compile all Medical sets orders and coordinate with Purchasing, Warehousing and Geneva to ensure they are supplied on time or manufactured on time;
  • Manage and file all relevant documentation i.e. in-coming and out-going correspondence;
  • Replace the Supply Chain  Administrator  if required;
Minimum Requirements:
  • Holder of a Degree in Logistics or its equivalent from a recognized university;
  • At least 3 to 5 years relevant experience in a similar field ;
  • Working experience with other NGO’s or logistics services is an added advantage;
  • Experience in Medical Supply Chain Management is an asset;
  • Must have knowledge of public health policies;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Excellent Computer skills;
The Profile:
  • Good team player, 
  • Excellent customer service skills,
  • ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision, 
  • Good communication skills, 
  • Flexible and open minded.
How to Apply

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to Human Resources Office on the address or e-mail below, on or before 20th November 2014. 

Please include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross, Logistics Centre, 
P.O. Box 34071, Nairobi, 00100 (GPO), 
Kenya


eMail: lon_hr_services@icrc.org