International Red Cross NGO Jobs – Warehouse Officer

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Job Summary: Warehouse Officer
Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Kampala Uganda
Reports to:  Manager, Supply Chain Management
About URCS:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, comprising International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and National Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies (189 worldwide).
Job Summary: The Warehouse Officer will be responsible for the Implementation of the inventory system and maintain computerized records of all stock items of the URCS in line with organizational financial policies and regulations. He/She will also be expected to coordinate the effective receipt, storage and eventual systematic dispatch of goods received in the warehouse ensuring that the stores are safely secured, avoiding spoilage and pilferage and ensures that stores records are properly kept to fully reconcile with the stocks in the warehouse.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Receives and issue equipment, supplies and materials into/from stores using stores receiving, inspection and issuing procedures in accordance with URCS Financial Procedures and Regulations.
  • Maintains proper records and store layout of stock items in line with URCS Financial Procedures and Regulations.
  • Designs and implements a mechanism for proper protection of stock against loss and damage.
  • Compiles and prepares Monthly and Quarterly Inventory Reports in accordance with Financial Procedures and Regulations.
  • Maintains proper records of all LPO Copies from Procurement and match with Suppliers’ Invoices.
  • Periodically checks and reports damage or obsolete items in the stores.
  • Liaises with other relevant functions within the Red Cross to ensure timely and efficient receipt and dispatch of goods from/to the warehouses and maintains timely and effective communication in support of program activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a Degree in Business Administration, B. Commerce, Procurement & Logistics Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • A Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics/Ware housing Management/Store keeping or related field is an added advantage;
  • Possession of a minimum of three or more years’ experience in similar position preferably from a busy organization
  • Excellent knowledge in relevant MS Computer packages (including computerized accounting systems & procedures);
  • Skills in Inventory Management & Procurement;
  • A system-oriented person with high sense of judgment, Integrity
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • All applicants should adhere to The Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications with copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic documents, telephone contact should be submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 20th September 2014 by 5.00pm.
NB: Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
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