NRC: Logistics Technical Assistant – Warehouse Ethiopia Jigjiga – Addis Ababa

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme


JOB DESCRIPTION

Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities 

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist of the implementation of the support function portfolio according to the plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by the management
Ensure proper filing of document
Responsible for all stocks, warehouse and assets and submit relevant reports
To update stock in / out and preparation of monthly stock movement.
All stock to be physically counted, submit physical account checks and reconciliation report when required.
Immediately report losses, damages or discrepancies

Specific responsibilities

Receive stocks and ensure that they are in good condition, accompanied with correct documents
Maintain records for all incoming and outgoing materials
Supervise packing, loading and unloading of all materials
Ensure availability of warehouse space, maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse at all times
Receives and inspects the physical condition of consignments and stores it appropriately
Inform logistics officer and relevant program staff on expiry date of consumable items stored in the warehouse
Ensure maintenance of warehouse as per to NRC standards
Cooperate and communicate clearly and effectively to ensure that smooth cost effective timely and compliant reception process is implemented
Key holder of the warehouse and ultimately responsible for the store/warehouse contents
Assist in any other operational needs that maybe requested by Line Manager.

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

Experience working with procurement/logistics and/or warehouse management
Diploma in related field and/ or related practical experience, including any training courses relevant to the post
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts desirable but not essential
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Working knowledge of English both written and spoken

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure/ respond to urgent requests
Ability of planning, timing, organizing, as well as problem solving
A bachelor degree or a diploma and Minimum 2 years’ experience as a warehouse with a local NGO, international NGO or the private sector.
Honesty and transparency in dealing with suppliers
Computer literate with MS Office skills
Ability to work discretely and professionally with sensitive and confidential information, and sometimes under pressure
Good communication in languages spoken in Rakhine and Burmese
Computer literate with MS Office skills

2. Behavioral competencies

Planning and delivering results
Coping with change
Working with people
Handling insecure environments

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRC’s representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14’000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavors to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.

NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.

 

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements


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