United Nations WFP Jobs – Storekeeper at World Food Programme



Job Title:   Storekeeper
Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Logistics Associate
Position Grade: SC 3
Reference Number: 16-0020774
About US:
The
World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world
hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda.
Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian
Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market
Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country.
Job Summary: The Storekeeper will mainly manage the warehouse
operations of UN World Food Programme (WFP) office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Ensure that the equipment and supplies
    required for smooth and safe operation of the store (weighing scales,
    sampling spears, moisture meters, stitching machines, fire extinguishers,
    spare bags, threads, stationery, etc.) are in place.
  • Make sure that the store is opened, locked
    and sealed by the delegated security guards.
  • Ensure that porters are available in optimum
    number for loading, off-loading, reconstitution, re-bagging and
    re-stacking operations.
  • Prepare and verify warehouse and transport
    documents, and maintain confidential files and accurate warehouse
    transaction records, to ensure immediate reporting on commodity movements
    in line with the corporate requirements.
  • Carry out daily inspections and prepare
    reports on the quantity and quality of the commodities received/dispatched
    and handled, and refer to the supervisor for appropriate action.
  • Conduct joint inspection of quality and
    quantity of food commodities, at time of receipt or as necessary and
    report findings to the Senior Logistics Assistant or his designate.
  • Keenly monitor condition of the warehouse and
    commodities and take appropriate actions to support efficient warehouse
    space-utilization and well-organized commodity storage following WFP
    warehouse standards.
  • Supervise re-bagging, reconstitution and
    segregation of damaged food and stack the same separately.
  • Regularly check and verify the accuracy of
    tally sheets and other documents daily.
  • Ensure that all receipts, returns, dispatches
    are accurately recorded and all transactions are reflected in the
    appropriate stack cards. Carry out stock reconciliation and ensure stock
    is up to date (stack Cards and in the System).
  • Support daily warehouse closing
    reconciliation and accurate inventory checks and report immediately any
    discrepancy.
  • Identify infested commodities and arrange for
    fumigation and spraying.
  • Initiate certification of unfit food
    commodities and ensure removal of the same from the store upon receipt of
    disposal/condemnation instructions.
  • Support receipt/dispatch commodities
    including transshipment (truck to truck) against official approved
    documentation (e.g. waybills and/or delivery notes) ensuring accuracy in
    physical count of commodities including the quality in compliance with the
    established standards.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by his/her
    supervisor i.e. the Logistics Associate.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicants for the United Nations World
    Food Programme (WFP) Storekeeper 
    job placement  should hold a Diploma
    in Stores Management, Logistics gained from a recognized institution
  • A minimum of three (3) years of progressively
    responsible support experience in field of transport, administration,
    accounting, statistics gained from a reputable organization;
  • Additional training and / or experience using
    database management and organizational software
  • Previous experience in warehouse management,
    labour management or pest management;
  • Computer literacy i.e. Good knowledge and
    skills in using MS Office applications;
  • Excellent command of English is vital;
How to Apply:
All
candidates who desire to join the United Nations World Food Programme to submit
their applications online, Click Here
Step 1: Register and create your online CV
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position
requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NB: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your
application to be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline: 24th March 2016

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