UNHCR Warehouse and Inventory Manager Jobs 2022

UNHCR Warehouse and Inventory Manager Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNHCR Kenya looking for “Warehouse and Inventory Manager”. Applicants with a degree in Bachelor Degree may apply on or before 10th Feb 2022.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people, and to assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with over 17,300 staff working in 135 countries.

UNHCR Warehouse and Inventory Manager Jobs 2022

The UNHCR has published a job vacancy announcement on 31^st Jan 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Warehouse and Inventory Manager to be based in Kakuma, Kenya.

Recruiter	United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position	Warehouse and Inventory Manager
Location	Kakuma, Kenya
Country	Kenya
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	Bachelor Degree
Experience Required	Minimum Four years
Application Deadline	10th Feb 2022

UNHCR Job Vacancy 2022

Task Description: Under the direct supervision of the Supply Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Coordinate all activities pertaining to warehouse and inventory management with the Implementing Partner managing logistics operations for UNHCR and all other stakeholders involved.
Verify all stocks and ensure that all stock records are maintained accurately.
Control the storage conditions for Core Relief Items(CRI)/other Programme Sup-plies in the main Operations Warehouse and Admin Stores (office supplies, ICT equipment and etc) to ensure general condition and cleanness, etc.;
Control that the stacking of items are appropriate and safe;
Check the quality of the stocks/Inventory and ensure that all storage conditions are in line with UNHCR standard operating procedures.
Verify that all bins/stacks have Bin/Stack Cards; Contribute to the accurate data maintenance in all relevant business systems, follow-up correspondence and solve incidents regarding warehousing.
Verify that Bin/Stack Cards & Stock Cards are timely updated and perform the monthly reconciliation of the stock.
Check that the Layout & Storage plan is updated and matching the physical place-ment of stocks/ inventory in the storage area;
Check the completeness of documents, handling and filing routines, in the Storage area and in the warehouse office (receipt, GRNs, Waybills, stock cards, bin cards, signatures, updating, etc.);
Ensure the correctness of documents, such as Incoming/Outgoing Shipment re-ports, Waybills, Goods Receiving Notes (GRNs), Inspection reports, etc. and ensure they are finalized and delivered to the UNHCR office as instructed;
Analyse the data of quarterly and yearly physical counts of stocks/inventories and coordinate the verifications in line with the set deadlines.
Monitor stock movements and the incoming pipeline and ensure timely Stock re-order to avoid stockouts.
In case of stocks/inventory discrepancies investigate and coordinate appropriate action in line with UNHCR Supply Chain Rules and Regulations.
Verify that personnel report at the warehouse in time. Verify absences, train newly recruited personnel in their tasks, plan for and task personnel for the activities to take place;
Inspect the general condition of the warehouse premises and ensure existing ware-houses are SRM compliant and Insured according to UNHCR Administrative in-struction pertaining to Warehouse management.
Ensure Security and safety checks are adhered to.
Ensure cleanliness of the building and premises and ensure that waste disposal rou-tines are environmentally friendly.
Ensure JOB and BIN cards system with the related procedures are efficiently im-plemented at the warehouse to facilitate procedural control of materials and service activities.
Provide broad management and technical support to the implementing partners to ensure that warehouse and inventory management activities are undertaken in line with UNHCR Administrative instruction pertaining to Warehouse management and standard operating procedures in place.
Managing Assets – Update MSRP module, carryout periodic physical check of as-sets (PPEs and STIs) with UNHCR and with the Implementing Partner.
Ensure timely issuance of asset management related agreements such as Right of Use Agreements and Transfer of Ownership Agreements.
Coordinate annual verification of UNHCR assets with Implementing Partners and ensure timely reporting in line with set deadlines
Coordinate timely disposal of obsolete assets in line with UNHCR Rules and Regu-lations.
Work closely with the logistic Partner in managing the fuel Station, fuel allocation for vehicles/generators and ensure up to date record keeping.
Monitor fuel consumption and provide weekly and monthly reports as required.
Advise and assist in the planning of CRI procurement for annual budget and com-pile lists of various materials required by the operation for local and international procurement.
Assist in capacity building of partners in the identified areas of weakness in relation to inventory and asset management.
Liaise with other UN Agencies and partners on logistics matters in the area. Update and provide logistic information regularly based on accurate records.
Undertake any other duties tasked by the supervisor or Head of sub Office.
Provide inputs for regular reports i.e. SITREP Mid and Annual reports and others as required.
Results/Expected Outputs
Contribute to Logistics/Supply Chain activities to achieve Kakuma 2021/2022 objectives.
Availability of timely information on condition of UNHCR warehouses, stocks and assets in the UNHCR Kakuma Operation.

Position in Organization:

Warehouse and Inventory Manager
Description of assignment title: Warehouse and Inventory Manager
Assignment country: Kenya
Expected start date: 01/03/2022
Sustainable Development Goal: PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Host entity: UNHCR
Type: Onsite
Duration: 10 months
(with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Kakuma

Qualification:

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management with minimum four (4) years of experience in Warehouse and Inventory Management OR University degree with minimum Six (6) years of relevant ex-perience in Warehouse and Inventory Management.

Experience:

4 years of experience in the field of Warehouse and Inventory Management. Previous work experience with the UN (in the field) would be an asset. Commercial sector experience in Warehouse and Inventory Management dealing with high inventory volume/value is highly desirable.
Experience Description:
Relevant years of experience is defined as practical, hand-on experience in managing warehouse and inventory ideally in a humanitarian field operation or in the commercial sector. Exposure to large scale logistic operations in humanitarian settings would be con-sidered an advantage.
Candidate must demonstrate good communication skills. The selected candidate must be fluent in oral and written English and be able to write effectively for drafting and reporting purposes. Ability to communicate in Kiswahili is desirable.
A team player and result oriented individual, able to work under a demanding and ever-changing work environment.
Computer skills: Mandatory MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access), MSRP (Ready to be trained) and Internet.
Exposure to inventory/ERP systems and data management tools would be an advantage.

How to Apply UNHCR Warehouse and Inventory Manager Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1682726755669248

The Closing Date: 10th Feb 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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