Storekeeper
Vacancy Announcement No. VA-010/2018
Closing Date: 25th April 2018
Responsibilities
Storekeeper Job Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Vacancy Announcement No. VA-010/2018
Contract type: Fixed Term
Post Grade: G4
Duty Station: Bosasso
Date of issue: 12th April 2018Closing Date: 25th April 2018
Organizational Background: The
United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency
fighting hunger worldwide.
The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our
lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed
hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and
children, can access the nutritious food they need.
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food
assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, nutrition and food assistance
for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers.
This position is open to qualified Somali candidates only. Female
candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Logistics Officer and the overall
supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible for
the following duties:
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Receive and dispatch commodities against approved documentation
ensuring accuracy in physical count of commodities;
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Maintain clean and pest-free storing conditions with good
warehousing practices;
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Prepare and maintain warehouse documents, accurate warehouse
transaction records to ensure immediate reporting on commodity movements in
line with WFP systems;
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Perform inspections on the quantity and quality of the commodities
received/dispatched and handled, detect and analyze reasons for stock
damages/discrepancies and prepare reports recommending appropriate solutions;
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Conduct accurate inventory checks supporting internal control
systems;
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Deliver commodities against approved documentation;
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Prepare reports recommending appropriate solutions for disposal of
damaged commodities;
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Supervise and provide on-the-job training to warehouse staff to
contribute to their development;
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Perform any other duties as assigned.
Storekeeper Job Qualifications
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Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary
certificate in the related functional area is desirable.
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Three years of progressive responsible support experience
including at least one year in transportation, administration, accounting,
statistics or another related field.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written
communication in English and Somali is a requirement.
Knowledge: Experience utilizing
computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard
software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN/WFP policies, rules,
regulations and procedures in the area of work.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to CLICK HERE to submit online applications through our
E-Recruitment portal.
Logistics Assistant (Vehicle Tracking) Kenya
Vacancy Announcement No. 011/2018
Contract type: Service Contract
Post Grade: SC-5
Duty Station: Bossaso
Duration: 1 year (initial)
Date of Issue: 17th April 2018
Closing Date: 30th April 2018
Organizational Background: The
United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency
fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of
WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.
WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.
Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed
hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and
children, can access the nutritious food they need.
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food
assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, nutrition and food assistance
for assets creation through provision of in-kind and cash-based transfers.
This position is open to qualified Somali candidates only.
Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the National Logistics Officer and
overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be
responsible for the following tasks:
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Coordinate the vehicle tracking operations in Bossaso and work
closely with the storekeepers;
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Participate in the planning phase of the monthly dispatch as well
as the port operations to ensure that vehicle tracking devices are properly
utilized an act as the alternate of Bossaso warehouse manager;
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Maintain proper records of asset management and ensure the devices
are always charged, activated, functional and ready for set up on the trucks
during dispatch both at the warehouse and at the port;
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Monitor the online system and follow up with transporters making
sure there are no delays or diversions;
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Assist in the full roll out of the Logistics Vehicle Tracking
Project;
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Closely follow up with the transporters in returning the vehicle
tracking devices on time and in good condition;
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Ensure the full harmonisation of the project activities and
standards in Bossaso office by identifying the gaps and providing the necessary
support;
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By accessing the ad hoc vehicle tracking platform, monitor the
assets transporting WFP lifesaving cargo, evaluate their movements, analyse the
routes, distance travelled and provide relevant feedback to the Logistics
Operations Team;
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Participate in monthly transporter performance evaluation with
regards to the implementation of the vehicle tracking project operations;
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Share Daily Situation Report with the Logistics
Information Officer on the assets moved by Bossaso office, daily
activities, challenges, pending requests and planned activities;
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Supported by the Logistics Information Officer, draft daily and
weekly vehicle tracking reports highlighting the weekly activities,
achievements, challenges and related response;
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Recognize and assess the sensitivity of information obtained;
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Respect the confidential nature of sources of information where
relevant;
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Closely monitor the inter-agency cargo movement at the Bossaso
Beach Warehouse and maintain/share their updates records accordingly;
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Perform other related tasks as required.
Qualifications:
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Education: Completion
of secondary school education. A post-secondary certification in logistics is a
must.
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Experience: Four
years of progressively responsible support experience in logistics operations
and real-time systems management and ICT.
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Language: Fluency
in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.
Knowledge and Skills:
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Sound knowledge and use of real-time online tracking systems;
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Demonstrated ability to work with different teams;
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Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyze data and prepare reports;
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Previous experience in emergencies is desirable;
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Hands on experience in UN administrative regulations and policies
in the area of work is a plus.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to CLICK HERE to submit
online applications through our E-Recruitment portal.