Warehouse Officer 1 at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Warehouse Officer 1 

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Officer 1 is responsible for the proper handling and storage of goods in accordance with standard operating procedures. 
• He/she will organize and control movement of goods in & out and give accurate record of monthly and periodic inventories.

Responsibilities

• Receives and checks incoming goods against the delivery note and reports any issues.
• Ensures that goods are properly stored, picked, packed, and loaded and reports any issues.
• Ensures that all the stored goods are properly labelled (expiry dates, batch numbers, manufacturer, etc.) and recorded.
• Weighs and tallies goods during loading and unloading.
• Updates bin cards and stock cards when supervising an inventory transaction.
• Participates in inventory counts.
• Keeps the facility's equipment and materials neat, clean and orderly and reports any issues.
• Where required, ensures that temperatures are duly recorded.
• May be called upon to supervise the Loaders or day workers.
• Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix.

Education and Experience

• National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree is an asset.
• 2-3 years of experience in Logistics, storekeeping, administration, or similar position.
• Good Verbal and basic written English knowledge.
• Good level in computer skills.
• Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning, Teamwork, Planning, Organization & Assessment; Communication (Ability to express views and ideas).
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

What we Offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, open-ended contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their Resume and a Cover Letter, Valid License to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org using “ABJ202500525 Warehouse Officer 1 ABJ" as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role
• Late applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc. (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates;Female &People Living with Disabilityapplicants are encouraged to apply.
• ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.