Warehouse Assistant UNICEF Mogadishu

Warehouse Assistant UNICEF Mogadishu

If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the above post of Warehouse Assistant, with UNICEF Somalia, to be based in Mogadishu.

If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

Under the direct supervision of the Supply & Logistics Specialist, you will be responsible for taking delivery of all supplies imported, or bought locally, by UNICEF for Programme and administration purpose. You will also be responsible for storage and delivery of supplies. This task includes identifying all addresses for ease of delivery; Responsible for monitoring the flow of supplies in the warehouse and monitoring closely the difference shelf life of perishable items.

The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Major duties and responsibilities:

1.     Responsible for storage and monitoring of delivery of all equipment purchased by UNICEF for programme or administrative use.

2.     Assist in the internal management of the warehouse. This includes monitoring of the flow of equipment, regular physical and electronic inventory of supplies, etc…

3.     Responsible for checking the supplies, prior to official acknowledgment to suppliers or clearing agents, upon receipt and while in storage to detect any damage, loss or expiry and inform programme staff regularly.

4.     Responsible for delivery of supplies from UNICEF warehouse to government counterparts: preparing of supplies, issuing of a delivery note to be signed by the Government officials etc. Ensure that documents are properly forwarded and filed for correct closure of file.

5.     Perform any other duties as required.

Qualifications, experience & Skills

 Completion of secondary education. Working knowledge of computer Word & Excel applications. Training in procurement, Logistics administration and Warehouse Management.

 At least three years of experience in the field of warehousing in a government/UN agency or an NGO.

 Proficiency in written and oral English and local language of duty station required.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV attaching copies of academic certificates to the email below. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number in your application subject.

Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT