Warehouse Officer at CARE International

Care International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Warehouse Officer

Location: Rann, Borno
Position Type: Regular
Duration: 4 months (extendable)

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and release supplies based on received authorizing documentation. Verify quantities and quality (including packing) according to goods receipt document, packing lists, waybills, pre-delivery inspection reports or purchase orders and report discrepancies if any
• Ensure that all stored materials are clearly marked with stock bins with waybill references and quantities per pallet/section & stored in a safe & appropriate manner.
• Ensure easy movement, ventilation, maintenance and systematic arrangement of stock
• Monitor the quantity and quality of the stored supplies and report on irregularities, if any, in relation to storage, receipt or dispatch & security of the warehouse
• Maintain records and ensure appropriate filing for all documentation related to movements in and out as well as monthly warehouse stocktaking reports
• Perform weekly physical inventory checks, provide monthly stock reports and data on receipts/releases, and immediately report on any variance
• Assist in regular/random physical stock taking in the warehouse;
• In coordination with the supervisor, handle administrative issues related to safety and maintenance of the warehouse. Liaise with the WH management on organizational issues, agreements signatures, etc.
• Maintain and suggest improvements of the current security systems to ensure the highest possible level of security.
• Arrange cleaning of the warehouse;
• Perform any other logistics task as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Administration, Sciences, or related discipline.
• Certificate or Diploma in Logistics or related field.
• Must have 3–5 years of experience and managing large scale NGO logistical functions.
• High computer literacy level with expected proficiency in Word, Excel, PDF, and Internet.
• Ability to work independently, take personal initiative, and multi-task including strong facilitation skills in an ever-changing dynamic operational environment
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Experience in facility management with regards to managing multiple locations at the same time.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the CARE’s values and ethical standards
• Good understanding of CARE business, operational environment and its program participants and donors
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to remain calm, in control and good humor even under pressure
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Strong level of initiative to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
• Ability to demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust and open communication.
• Ability to ensure effective team work, collaborative behavior and build team spirit
• Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationship with external partners and clients at the senior level.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems
• Excellent analytical skill, good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without supervision
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines

Conditions
By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

Application Closing Date
7th September, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their their Applications and detailed CV's as a single document to: ngahr@care.org

Note

• Indicate clearly in the subject line of the email the position you are applying for and the location (in Caps)
• Save your Application and CV with your name before attaching it
• CARE strongly encourage women to apply
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.