Storekeeper SC4 – World Food Program – Other locations

JOB PURPOSE

To handle receipt/dispatch and verification of commodities in order to maximize 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. Effectively receive/dispatch commodities including transhipment (truck to truck) against official approved documentation (e.g. waybills and/or delivery notes) ensuring accuracy in physical count of commodities including the quality in compliance with the established standards. 
2. Prepare, verify and sign off warehouse and transport documents, and maintain confidential files and accurate warehouse transaction records to ensure immediate reporting on commodity movements in line with the corporate requirements. 
3. Conduct daily warehouse closing reconciliation and accurate inventory checks supporting internal control systems in compliance with the warehouse management requirements. 
4. Perform daily inspections and prepare reports on the quantity and quality of the commodities received/dispatched and handled, detect promptly and analyse reasons for stock discrepancies/damages, investigate missing quantity and prepare warehouse loss reports recommending appropriate solutions, to enable informed decision-making. 
5. Implement appropriate measures to safeguard food and non-food commodities, to ensure quality control using standard preventive measures in line with WFP established procedures and authorization received from the supervisor. 
6. Monitor condition of the warehouse and commodities and take appropriate actions, to support efficient warehouse space-planning and well-organized commodity storage following WFP warehouse standards. 
7. Provide guidance and on-the-job training to warehouse staff to contribute to their development and high performance. 
8. Identify and recommend potential suppliers and compile data/documents to support the selection of suppliers, ensuring standard processes are followed.
9. support on logistics capacity assessment exercise at the country level.
10. Prepare, deliver, and follow up on the necessary documentation procedures with various government entities.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK: COMMON STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

 

Leads by Example with Integrity 

• Demonstrates the WFP values, principles and standards. 
• Values diversity using respectful and inclusive language. 
• Stays focused and calm when under pressure. 
• Shows humility and a willingness to learn and share knowledge, seeking and acting on feedback, and taking up opportunities to develop. 

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments 

• Is accountable for the delivery of results. 
• Seeks guidance and support where needed. 
• Adapts readily to change adjusting work as needed. 

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative 

• Promotes teamwork by sharing ideas and openly raising issues. 
• Gives timely and constructive feedback to others. 
• Listens attentively to others and shares views.

Applies Strategic Thinking 

• Embraces WFP’s vision and how it impacts their role. 
• Shows curiosity and implements new ways of doing things when relevant. 
• Gathers data and shares knowledge to inform team activities. 
• Asks questions to understand the impact of decisions for their objectives.

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships 

• Acts professionally with external partners. 
• Works together with partners to deliver common goals.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate