Warehouse Clerk

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services), which has been operational in Afghanistan since 199

• UNOPS focuses on delivering efficient and agile services to support humanitarian responses and development efforts. The organization operates in 17 countries across the Asia Pacific region, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. UNOPS aims to provide high-performance service delivery across various sectors such as infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management, aligning with sustainable development goals. The organization emphasizes collaboration with key stakeholders to maximize impact and strengthen partnerships.

Job Overview:
The Warehouse Clerk position is an entry-level role within the UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO). The primary function of this role is to manage and ensure the efficient logistics and warehouse support services that are crucial for the timely delivery of humanitarian and development projects in Afghanistan. The Warehouse Clerk will work under the direct supervision of the Admin/Logistics Associate and will be responsible for adhering to UNOPS asset management policies and internal control requirements. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to humanitarian and development efforts in Afghanistan, providing exposure to critical logistics and warehouse operations within the UN system. The incumbent will be expected to foster a quality and results-oriented approach, ensuring optimal and cost-effective use of office resources while supporting life-saving initiatives and basic human needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Warehouse Clerk include:

• Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management: - Verify incoming goods against purchase orders, delivery notes, packing lists, and other supporting documents. - Liaise with suppliers, transporters, and other stakeholders during receipt and dispatch processes. - Support the unloading, storage, stacking, labeling, and preservation of warehouse items in accordance with established procedures. - Maintain orderly, clean, and secure warehouse facilities in compliance with safety and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security standards. - Maintain updated inventory records in relevant inventory and warehousing tracking tools. - Support regular physical stock counts and monitor stock levels, identifying replenishment requirements for supervisors. - Assist in identifying slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, or expired items and flagging appropriate actions to supervisors. - Process and complete documentation for all warehouse transactions, ensuring proper filing and maintenance for audit purposes.
• Logistics and Asset Management Support: - Support the timely and effective movement, storage, and distribution of goods in support of logistics and operational requirements. - Support the registration, tagging, tracking, and management of project assets and non-expendable property. - Support physical verification exercises and annual inventory counts. - Maintain records of asset movements, transfers, disposals, and handovers. - Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records, reports, and supporting documentation. - Maintain organized filing systems for warehouse and asset management records. - Complete any other warehouse, logistics, inventory, or asset management-related tasks as assigned.
• Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing: - Support participation in training events for programme, operations, and projects personnel on logistics and warehouse-related subjects. - Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Warehouse Clerk position include: - A High School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience or a Secondary School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience. - A First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desired. - Administrative certification is also considered a plus. Candidates with higher education may have reduced experience requirements.

Educational Background:
The educational background needed for the Warehouse Clerk position includes: - A High School Diploma or Secondary School Diploma with relevant experience. - A First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is preferred. Administrative certifications are also desirable.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for the Warehouse Clerk position is as follows: - A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in warehouse management, logistics, or administration is required for candidates with a Secondary School Diploma. - Candidates with higher education may have reduced experience requirements. Some experience working with UN system organizations is also desired, along with the ability to work with computer and Google Workspace packages.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for the Warehouse Clerk position is fluency in English. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but English is the primary language of communication within the organization.

Additional Notes:
Additional notes regarding the Warehouse Clerk position include: - The contract type is ICA - LICA - Support - Regular, with a contract level of LICA

• - The position is classified as entry-level with an ICS level of ICS 0
• - The duration of the contract is ongoing, subject to project timelines, budget availability, and individual performance. - Applications must be submitted before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement, and late applications will not be considered. - UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from qualified women and candidates from underrepresented groups. - Background checks are conducted for all final candidates to ensure compliance with organizational standards.