Graduate Warehouse Assistant at the International Medical Corps (IMC) - 2 Positions

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training, relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations.

International Medical Corps has been operating in Nigeria since November 2013. It currently has its country office in Abuja and field offices in Kano, Sokoto and Maiduguri, Damboa and Dikwa where it is implementing emergency Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) and Protection programs, and also building capacity of local health systems and structures, ensuring the provision of quality, accessible Nutrition and Health Care.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Warehouse Assistant

Locations: Maiduguri, Damboa
Slot: 2

Job Summary

• Reporting directly to Warehouse and Supply Chain Officer, Warehouse Assistants perform a number of duties aimed at ensuring that the operations of a warehouse are run smoothly on a daily basis.
• Their work includes assisting Warehouse Officers and manager in making sure that the flow of goods/food in and out of the warehouse is handled effectively.
• They control the flow of stock, monitor the coming in and going out of food/goods and handle stock records within a warehouse environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Take orders from Warehouse Officer or Managers on a daily basis and review them thoroughly
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of food onto or from the trucks
• Ensure that correct quantity has been received by comparing received goods/food quantities with information on the work order/packing list
• Identify any damaged or missing food/goods cartons and record pertinent information
• Ensure that delivery forms are signed only upon satisfaction of completed order
• Move received goods to appropriate storage areas and ensure bin cards are prepared and put accordingly.
• Make sure that all goods are labeled properly using appropriate lot and item numbers
• Allocate storage space for food items based on their types and sizes and expiry dates
• Isolate and report any broken or damaged food items/goods at the time of order picking
• Ensure that information of picked goods is recorded in logbook and submitted to the commodity Tracking and Reporting Officer
• Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with WFP food transporters to ensure smooth working environment
• Maintain stable temperature conditions within the warehouse especially where perishable food items are concerned
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to IMC and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in Nigeria.

Communication and teamwork:

• Ensure good communication with peers and donor’s representatives including Transporters
• Facilitate harmonious working relationship with partners, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• Report problems encountered in the warehouse or within the team to the Supervisor
• Propose solution to solve any problem faced and report them to the Supervisor
• Participate actively in regular staff and program meetings
• Prepare weekly team’s work schedule and submit to the Emergency Program Coordinator.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within IMC and amongst beneficiaries served by IMC.
• Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree or HND in a relevant Business field is desired
• At least 1 year of experience in large scale Logistics operation and or food assistance distribution
• Strong organizational skills and discipline to follow outlined procedures; ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
• Excellent oral and written English skills. High computer skills on MS Office programs.
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities.
• A clear understanding of procurement ethics and donor compliance is essential.
• Willingness to travel throughout the project areas in Borno state is required.
• Must read and understand and demonstrate willingness and ability to follow guidelines.
• Capacity to work under stressful situations and Strong organizational and time management skills and capacity to coordinate work across multiple departments and sites.
• Experience living in remote or isolated work stations, or insecure locations.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's addressed to the "Human Resource Manager", International Medical Corps via: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org

Note

• Candidates MUST state the position and location they are applying for as the subject of their email, application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document, otherwise applications will not be considered.
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.