Job Details
Background
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in Yemen since 2008. Using right-based approaches, DRC has mainly focused on refugees, migrants and internally displaced People by conflict and natural disasters. Programs include WASH, protection, Food security/livelihoods and mine risks education, amongst others. DRC has hub offices in Sana’a, Aden, Hodeida and several sub-offices throughout Yemen. In response to the humanitarian needs and the resulting increase of conflict affected population in Yemen, DRC is seeking the services of a qualified Warehouse Store Keeper to support our emergency mobile rapid response team in Hodeida
Job Title: Warehouse Store Keeper
Location: Aden
Contract: Standard
Duration: 6 months
Purpose
To handle receipt/dispatch and verification of commodities in order to maximise quality of warehouse operations and mitigate losses, and to support the best storage management practices in compliance with DRC warehouse standards and established guidelines.
Reporting lines
a) Reports to: Logistics Officer and RRM Logistics and Procurement Senior Officer
b) Subordinates: N/A
Key Responsibilities
Under the direct responsibility of Roving Logistics and Procurement Senior Officer who is in charge of the warehousing, the Store-keeper will perform the following tasks:
Warehouse Management
- Respect DRC stock management procedures (records, filing, and identification), and ensure all documentation of receipt, issuance, and dispatch of goods are maintained properly as per DRC warehousing policies and regulations.
- Manage all stocks of DRC Yemen (projects, office and general supplies).
- Ensure proper identification of all received/issued goods (quantity, quality, and delivery), and update the Warehouse Register Book regularly for every receipt or issuance of goods without any delay.
- Ensure correct preparation of deliveries.
- Respect DRC physical stock management requirements (organization, cleaning, ventilation).
- Follow-up with special attention on expiry date of stock especially for food and hygiene items, and warns the concerned department at least two months before expiry date.
- Conduct weekly physical inventory of stocks and ensure that Bin/ stock cards are created, updated, and are accurate.
- Compile monthly inventory/stock report for Log Base.
- Assist in equipment and stock inventory when needed.
Cargo and Dispatch Management
The Store-keeper will work in collaboration with, and under the guidance of, the Logistician respective person
- Prepare all cargo and shipping documents (GRN, RO, GIV, Waybill… etc) before dispatching the goods for programmes.
- Ensure safe preparation and loading of cargo onto transportation vehicles, and also safe and proper unloading and receipt of goods in the warehouse.
Reporting
- The Store-keeper shall provide the Logistics Department with required regular monthly and periodically reports as requested.
- Report any shortages, damages, losses, or any incidents in the warehouse immediately once whatever happens
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
- College Diploma or certificate in Logistics, Warehouse management or general administrative activities
- At least 6 months experience in the field of logistics and warehousing with governmental or non-governmental organization
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Experience with computers - Microsoft Word and Excel plus email
- Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities
- Good written and spoken English.
- Ability to keep clear and concise records.
- Ability to plan ahead and stress-resilient
- Additional qualities: ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions
Desired Experience for entry into the Role
- Experience in managing warehouses with food and NFIs.
- Experience in managing inventories.
Languages
Spoken and written Arabic and English is essential.
How To Apply
CVs of qualified candidates are invited at the below link by the 17th June 2018. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and based on urgency, DRC may fill the position prior to the closing date. Please name your CV before uploading the file. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
