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Storekeeper (Spare Parts - Workshop Store) G4

Afghanistan

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Afghanistan
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-4, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Logistics
    • Education, Learning and Training
  • Closing Date: Closed

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is well known for its ability to deliver food assistance rapidly to people in need. To continue responding effectively to challenging contexts while also contributing to longer-term efforts to end hunger, WFP’s Strategic Plan focuses on better understanding of national food and nutrition security challenges and reshaping its engagement through support to national safety nets and social protection systems, to help host governments with their hunger-fighting strategies.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is based in WFP Afghanistan warehouses located in Kabul. Job holder report to the Store supervisor/Workshop Manager or the designate. Job holder is exposed to all phases of the warehouse operations and work with minimum supervision. He/she may provide supervision and on-the-job training to other warehouse staff.

JOB 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 WFP warehouse standards and established guidelines.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Ensure that all goods received are carefully counted and registered; any differences in quantity either positive or negative are recorded on the GRN (Goods Receipt Note) or POD (Proof of Delivery) and sent back to the originator. 
2.    Responsible for quality control for all goods received, any goods received that are either damaged or incorrect should be registered and reported to immediate supervisor. 
3.    Ensure that all spare parts and materials requested are duly authorised and accountable to make certain that these are issued for the correct makes and models in accordance to the established section criteria for each vehicle/machinery manufacturer.   
4.    Responsible to ensure that spare parts and materials returned into stock are properly recorded. 
5.    Prepare all requests for spare parts and materials for transfer to other depots and ensure that these are properly packed and sealed. 
6.    Supervise and oversee the actual physical loading of spare parts and materials to other locations and ensure that they are loaded in a proper way to avoid damage during transit. 
7.    Continuously obtain and maintain the latest up-to-date spare parts catalogues, prices lists, cross-reference and superseded numbers for all operational Assets. 
8.    Implement proper stock management and ensure that all minimum and maximum stock levels are maintained prevent “out of stock” situations occurring. 
9.    Organise & implement regular internal stock-taking and ensure that all stock records are accurate in accordance to auditing practices. 
10.    Responsible to ensure that all spare parts and materials are stored in a safe, clean and secure environment using the most efficient layout with maximum space utilisation. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Continues)

11.    Prepare orders for both local & international procurement and track the complete procurement process including, freight, customs clearance and in-country processes until goods are finally received. 
12.    Ensure that all normative guidelines, systems and procedures established for stock management are strictly adhered to.  
13.    Responsible to ensure that all data is entered into the FMS pertaining to the Stock Control & Tyres modules. 
14.    Share experiences gained with other staff members and strive towards creating good team building and harmonious atmosphere. 
15.    Travel occasionally, as required by the Organisation 
16.    Perform any other duties as requested by immediate Supervisor. 
 

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary technical certificate related to mechanics is desirable.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience as Storekeeper of spare parts.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience gained using a computerized Fleet Management System with emphasis on the Stock Control Module.
  • Good working knowledge with the complete Microsoft Office suite.  
  • Experience in managing warehouses with Spare Parts.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language plus Pashto and/or Dari, preferably both.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Storekeeper (Spare Parts - Workshop Store)

Grade: General Service- Level 4  (GS4)

Contract: Fixed-Term (FT) - One-year renewable

Duty Station/travel: Kabul, Afghanistan with travel inside Afghanistan

Salary: Competitive remuneration package

Medical Plan: International valid medical plan valid also for staff, spouse and dependents children under 18 years

Annual leave: 30 working days per annum

 

WFP Work Envirionment

WFP is committed to ensuring that all its workplaces are free from abuse, offensive behaviour, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. WFP is also committed to promoting a work culture in which every employee understands, and is able to carry out, his/her personal responsibilities for maintaining the dignity of work colleagues. WFP seeks to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. We believe our mission of fighting global hunger worldwide can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys are offered equal opportunities in terms of access to resources and services and participation in decision making roles.

 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Wednesday, 03 March 2021

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

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.

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