UN WFP Somalia Logistics Assistant (Warehouse Management Assistant) Job in Bossaso

UN World Food Programme – Somalia
 

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Vacancy Announcement No. 014/2015

Position No. 15-0018552

Post Title: Logistics Assistant (Warehouse Management Assistant)
 

Contract type: Service Contract 
 

Post Grade: SC 5
 

Duty Station: Bossaso
 

 

Duration: 1 year (initial)
 

Date of issue: 22nd October 2015
 

Closing Date: 4th November 2015
 

Organizational Background: The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support effective planning and management of warehouse operations, to ensure safe and efficient warehousing and storage of all commodities and supplies in line with WFP corporate requirements;


• Coordinate accurate recording, accounting and reporting of receipt/dispatch of commodities;


• Responsible for the accuracy of warehouse transaction records including identification of discrepancies, to ensure immediate and accurate reporting on commodity movements in line with the corporate requirements;


• Responsible for inventory management e.g. physical stock verification, reporting, etc.;


• Prepare regular and adhoc reports and statistics on warehouse operations;


• Safeguard commodities, and provide guidance on the implementation of preventive measures, in line with WFP procedures;


• Support review on periodic basis warehouse space availability, and implement improved layouts to support business needs and ensure cost-efficiency;


• Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, to deliver aligned and coherent warehouse services;


• Supervise warehouse staff as necessary;


• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Completion of Secondary School Education. 


• Post-secondary training or certification in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply chain or other related field is desirable. 


• Proven knowledge and experience in using computer softwares is desirable.

Experience:

• At least four years or more of practical and progressive responsible job related work experience in Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain, Contracts administration or other related field.

Language:

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.

Knowledge:

• Experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages. 


• Knowledge of WFP administrative regulations and rules, and WFP policies and procedures in the area of work would be an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:

• Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/15-0018552


• Step 1: Create your online CV.


• Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.


• NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.