The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over seven decades and today is involved in over 25 conflict zones in the world. We address both the immediate, lifesaving needs of conflict-affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies. IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve. The IRC is an international agency with offices in London, New York, and Geneva.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Camp Manger in the camp and technical supervision of supply chain head in Assosa, the Store Keeper will be responsible for the day to day operation and management of Gure Refugee Camp based warehouse activities and performs the tasks in controlling all assets under the possession of IRC Gure shombola Camp office in a safe and secured manner.
Key Tasks:
- Understand, implement and / or maintain standard IRC inventory management policies and procedures.
- Manage and document the receipt, handling, storage, release and reporting of goods through the IRC warehouse(s).
- Advise supervisor of potential inventory shortage
- Ensure the maintenance of warehouse building(s), fittings and equipment.
- Implement and ensure clear safety procedures
- Implement and ensure clear loading / unloading procedures, correct stacking and turnover (FIFO) procedures.
- Advise the Supply Chain Assistant of warehouse-specific issues or improvements
- Maintain the Warehouse activity book recording all outgoing and incoming receipts and activities.
- Controls the overall operation of the storehouses
Warehousing and Inventory
- Monitor security of IRC’s storage and supplies.
- Receive completed store’s request forms and prepare the goods for issuance.
- Ensure goods, equipment are signed for received on the request form (office expendables) or waybill (all other items).
- Prepare a monthly report for the expendables store outlining all stock movements and remaining balances.
- On a monthly basis, work with the Supply Chain Assistant to reconcile the Warehouse register in the Asset tracking sheet and equipment issuance forms.
- Update the stock record cards and bin cards regularly.
- Conduct routine inventory inspection and submit report to the Supply Chain Assistant, Gure Camp Manger, Warehouse Officer based in Assosa in a timely manner.
Expected Deliverables:
- Maintain full and accurate inventory records.
- Undertake (documented) monthly and ad-hoc physical inventory checks.
- Provide on-time, standard monthly reports to Camp Manager as well as Assosa based Warehouse Officer.
Job Requirements
- 2/Two/ years of relevant work Experience for College Diploma/TVET
- 0 years of related work experience for First Degree In Business management\management accounting\ purchasing, supply management or any related fields of study.
- Knowledge of supply chain operation, general ware house management systems.
- Excellent in English language.
- NGO experience is a plus.
- Reporting
Prepares and submit updated timely reports to direct Supervisor, Camp Manager and Field Office Assosa Warehouse Officer as specified by IRC reporting policy.
Skills Required
· Basic computer knowledge in word, excel and internet operation
· NGO experience is a plus
· Fluent in spoken and written in English and Amharic languages
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight dead-line.
How to Apply
- Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address:
- IRC Assosa Field Office, Po Box 249.
- Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
- Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
- Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
- Qualified Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.
· Name of the position you have applied for
· Date of application
· Summary of your qualifications and experience
· Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
· Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address
· Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
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Recruiter of the position: HR/Admin – Assosa Field Office
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer
Female Applicant highly encouraged
More Information
- Address Gure Shombola Refugee Camp, Benishangul Gumuz
- Experience Level Junior
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc
