Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing thousands of individuals who are dedicated to humanitarian efforts. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP's mission is centered around the values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and it strives to create a healthy and inclusive work environment for its employees. WFP has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, providing opportunities for career advancement across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Warehouse Associate position at WFP is crucial for ensuring the effective management of commodities within the warehouse. The role involves receiving and dispatching goods, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with established standards. The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for conducting daily inspections of the warehouse, preparing reports on inventory, and implementing measures to safeguard the quality of food and non-food items. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively with warehouse staff to enhance their skills and performance. The Warehouse Associate will play a key role in supporting the overall logistics and supply chain operations of WFP, contributing to the organization's mission of delivering humanitarian assistance efficiently and effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Warehouse Associate will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: effectively receiving and dispatching commodities, ensuring accuracy in physical counts, preparing and verifying warehouse documents, maintaining confidential files, conducting daily warehouse reconciliations, performing inspections on commodities, investigating discrepancies, and preparing loss reports. The role also involves implementing quality control measures, monitoring warehouse conditions, and providing guidance and training to warehouse staff. The Warehouse Associate will be expected to support efficient space planning and organization of commodity storage, ensuring compliance with WFP standards and procedures. Additionally, the position requires the ability to analyze stock discrepancies and recommend solutions to improve inventory management.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a secondary school education or a university degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. The position requires fluency in both English and Somali languages, with a strong emphasis on communication skills. Candidates should have experience using logistics databases and managing warehouses, particularly with food and non-food items. Knowledge of inventory management and invoice processing is also essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for the Warehouse Associate position include the completion of secondary school education or a university degree in a relevant field such as Warehouse Management, Logistics, or Business Administration. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for effective warehouse operations and inventory management.
Experience:
Candidates are required to have at least four years of relevant work experience if they possess a Secondary School Certificate, or a minimum of two years of relevant experience if they hold a university degree. This experience should be in areas such as storekeeping, warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, or supply chain management. The level of experience required emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge and skills in managing warehouse activities effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) and Somali is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication within the team and with stakeholders, ensuring that all warehouse operations are conducted smoothly and efficiently. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is open exclusively to qualified Somali national candidates, with a strong encouragement for female candidates to apply, reflecting WFP's commitment to gender equality and creating a female-friendly work environment. The role is full-time, and candidates should be prepared for a dynamic work environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. WFP offers an attractive compensation package, which will be detailed in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement. The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. WFP operates in numerous countries around the globe, employing thousands of individuals who are dedicated to humanitarian efforts. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. WFP's mission is centered around the values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion, and it strives to create a healthy and inclusive work environment for its employees. WFP has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to global humanitarian efforts. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, providing opportunities for career advancement across its global offices.
Job Overview:
The Warehouse Associate position at WFP is crucial for ensuring the effective management of commodities within the warehouse. The role involves receiving and dispatching goods, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with established standards. The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for conducting daily inspections of the warehouse, preparing reports on inventory, and implementing measures to safeguard the quality of food and non-food items. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively with warehouse staff to enhance their skills and performance. The Warehouse Associate will play a key role in supporting the overall logistics and supply chain operations of WFP, contributing to the organization's mission of delivering humanitarian assistance efficiently and effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Warehouse Associate will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: effectively receiving and dispatching commodities, ensuring accuracy in physical counts, preparing and verifying warehouse documents, maintaining confidential files, conducting daily warehouse reconciliations, performing inspections on commodities, investigating discrepancies, and preparing loss reports. The role also involves implementing quality control measures, monitoring warehouse conditions, and providing guidance and training to warehouse staff. The Warehouse Associate will be expected to support efficient space planning and organization of commodity storage, ensuring compliance with WFP standards and procedures. Additionally, the position requires the ability to analyze stock discrepancies and recommend solutions to improve inventory management.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a secondary school education or a university degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. The position requires fluency in both English and Somali languages, with a strong emphasis on communication skills. Candidates should have experience using logistics databases and managing warehouses, particularly with food and non-food items. Knowledge of inventory management and invoice processing is also essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for the Warehouse Associate position include the completion of secondary school education or a university degree in a relevant field such as Warehouse Management, Logistics, or Business Administration. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for effective warehouse operations and inventory management.
Experience:
Candidates are required to have at least four years of relevant work experience if they possess a Secondary School Certificate, or a minimum of two years of relevant experience if they hold a university degree. This experience should be in areas such as storekeeping, warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, or supply chain management. The level of experience required emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge and skills in managing warehouse activities effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in English (level C) and Somali is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication within the team and with stakeholders, ensuring that all warehouse operations are conducted smoothly and efficiently. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is open exclusively to qualified Somali national candidates, with a strong encouragement for female candidates to apply, reflecting WFP's commitment to gender equality and creating a female-friendly work environment. The role is full-time, and candidates should be prepared for a dynamic work environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. WFP offers an attractive compensation package, which will be detailed in the Terms and Conditions section of the vacancy announcement. The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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