Storekeeper
Work Station: Nairobi
Warehouse-supporting field project locations in Somalia.
Start date: January
2023
Length of contract: Fixed
term (1year) 100% with three to six months’ probation period.
Application deadline: 14th
December 2022
MSF is an independent
humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to
populations in need. MSF is seeking a qualified person for the position
below:
Main Purpose:
Executing the stock
management activities (receipt, storage, and issuance to projects or other
departments of medical supplies, food items, spare parts, tools, equipment and/
or other logistics materials), according to the line manager’s instructions and
MSF standards and protocols, in order to ensure the overall functioning of MSF
activities.
Other tasks include, but not limited to:
- Supervising
materials and goods orders and dispatch in order to ensure its rational
use.
- Receiving
orders and deliveries, identifying and reporting potential discrepancies
against cargo manifest or others. Stores materials in accordance with the
system in force in order to ensure continuous availability.
- Updating
and/or creating stock cards for all stock items immediately after
reception of goods. Checking the received cold boxes and controlling the
cold chain-monitoring card.
- Storing
materials in accordance with the system in force in order to ensure
continuous availability ensuring that all items are well organised and
correctly stored, well protected, fully identified and easily accessible
(cleanliness, security, access, etc.).
- Monitoring
the store temperature and ensuring Cold Chain items are stored in an
adequate temperature. Keeping a special control of “sensitive” goods:
numbers of lots, expiry dates, packaging and special storage conditions
- Preparing
orders on time before sending goods, and packs (according to transport
means) weighs and labels freight with corresponding shipping number,
destination, number of shipping units, way bill number, weight and mode of
transport in accordance with the line manager’s instructions.
- In
conjunction with the line manager, performing physical stock counts in
accordance with the frequency previously defined. Following up stock
levels with regards to alarms thresholds, stock out and expiry dates.
- Controlling
warehouse limited access to authorized personnel and ensuring doors and
other exits are secured. Immediately informing the line manager of any
problems arising in the course of the work, particularly with regard to
damage, loss, attempted break-ins or theft in the warehouse.
- Assisting
the line manager with preparation of the stock reports.
- Work
closely with the Store Keeper1 & Store keeper assistant with the
guidance of the Warehouse Manager during stock requests, stock counts and
dispatch preparations.
- Ensure
Unifield software has correct information of project stocks at all times.
- Perform
all functions of UniField Warehouse Moduel under the direction and
supervision of the Warehouse Manager.
- Perform
any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the
Supervisor.
Requirements:
Education
- Essential:
Degree/Diploma in Stores and Warehouse management/Logistics
Experience
- Essential:
3 years of previous experience as a storekeeper in a busy
medical/pharmaceutical warehouse in an INGO
- Desirable:
previous experience with MSF.
Language
- Essential:
Fluent in English & Kiswahili.
Knowledge
- Essential:
Basic mathematics and use of measuring equipment, computer literacy (word,
excel, internet).
- Desirable:
Proven experience with UniField Software.
Competencies
- Stress
Management.
- Commitment
to MSF Principles.
- Behavioral
Flexibility.
- Service
Orientation.
- Results
& Quality Orientation.
- Teamwork
& Cooperation.
How to Apply
If you meet the above
requirements, please email your CV & motivation letter as
a single file by 14th December 2022 under
the subject “STOREKEEPER-PROJECT SUPPORT” to: jobs@somalia.msf.org. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
(MSF is an equal Employer
and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
