Job Description

This position is open to qualified Somalia candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Assist the Warehouse Manager in logistics and warehouse operations including all logistics assets to ensure timely and efficient delivery of WFP cargoes.
•Assist in the management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
•Process documentation for the execution of logistics operations like custom clearance, invoice verification among others.
•Maintain a proper filing system for all Logistics documents.
•Follow up and coordinate the movement of food and non-food items for the projects and liaison with operation transport.
•Monitor the First In First Out (FIFO) and Last In First Out (LIFO) systems, best before date, expiry dates, and infestations;
•Follow up and post daily dispatches of WFP food and non-food commodities in the corporate system; monitor the correct use and quantity as per Transport Loading Instruction (LTI).
•Deliver WFP standard waybills to those involved in the transport of WFP operations; ensure that the accurate paperwork has been prepared.
•Ensure efficient warehouse operation through coordination with operation transport, Logistics, and Programme team.
•Ensure effective stock management, loss prevention, and timely reporting.
•Follow up to ensure accurate and timely preparation of the stock status report and supervise the discrepancies for timely reconciliations.
•Perform any other related duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary secondary training or certificate in the related functional field is desirable

Experience: Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Logistics Operations ,storekeeping and warehouse management

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

Knowledge & Skills:

1. Experience in monitoring various aspects of Logistics Operations

2. Experience in supporting warehouse management systems

3. Experience in supporting inventory management systems

4. Experience in data entry and extracting routine reports

5. Hands on logistics experience in the UN or INGOs is desirable

Terms and Conditions

Contract Duration: 1 year (initial)

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 15th August 2022

WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Apply here: Career Opportunities: Storekeeper SC4, Bosasso (171092) (successfactors.eu)