Storekeeper

Requisition ID:  req44722

Job Title:  Storekeeper

Sector:  Supply Chain

Employment Category:  Regular

Employment Type:  Full-Time

Open to Expatriates:  No

Location:  Monguno, Nigeria

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

Background/IRC Summary:  The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri, Bama, Gwoza and Monguno of Borno State and Damaturu of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, Reproductive Health, Nutrition, Environmental health, WASH, Women’s protection and empowerment, Protection, Child protection, Education, Food security & livelihoods.

Job Overview/Summary: The Storekeeper is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the IRC’s fleet, warehouse, and assets in the Monguno base office.

Major Responsibilities:

Advise supervisor of potential inventory shortage. Manage casual laborers in the warehouse. Ensure the maintenance of warehouse building(s), fittings and equipment. Understand, implement, and/or maintain standard IRC inventory management policies and procedures. Document the receipt, handling, storage, and release of goods through the IRC warehouse(s). Implement and ensure clear safety procedures within and around the Warehouse Premises. Implement and ensure clear loading / offloading procedures and correct stacking and turnover (FIFO) procedures. Advise the Logistics Officer of warehouse-specific issues or improvements. Maintain the Warehouse activity book or Register recording all outgoing and incoming receipts and activities. Any Other duties as delegated by the Logistics Officer

Warehousing and Inventory:

Monitor the security of IRC’s storage and supplies. Receive completed store request/ release forms and prepare the goods for issuance. On a monthly basis, work with the Supply Chain Coordinator to reconcile the Warehouse register in the Asset tracking sheet and equipment issuance forms. Update the stock record cards and Bin Cards regularly. Responsible for maintaining the warehouse location mapping. Ensure that regular warehouse rearrangement is done for ease of warehouse operations such as FIFO, FEFO, good stacking, and shelve management. Coordinating and managing items in the MSU Monguno Common Storage. Responsible for managing program requests through SRFs, ROFs, and CRMs for program implementation. Ensuring the use of MS Dynamics 365 (ERP software called Integra) to perform warehouse functions. Provide support to the logistics officer training and supporting the program staff on the use of the Integra System

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to Logistics Officer/Equivalent - Monguno

Qualifications

Certificate/TVET, Diploma or Degree in Supplychain management, Business Administration, or any related field of study. Minimum of three years of related work experiencefor high school graduate and certificate/TVET Two years of related work experience fordiploma/TVET Knowledge of generic procurement procedures andpractices (IRC or NGO experience advantageous). Familiarity with major donors and local regulations/lawsadvantageous. One year of work experience as a storekeeper Competent in spoken and written English - Goodmathematical skills.
Competent use of PC especially spreadsheets. Maintain complete and accurate stock card and bin card records. Partake (documented) in monthly and ad-hoc physical inventory checks. Ensure the Warehouse is properly arranged according to accepted standards (stacking and spacing).

Personal Characteristics:

Strong sense of personal integrity. Attention to detail. Strong supervisory skills. Ability to multi-task. Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Language Skills: Fluently speak and write English language clearly (Hausa/Kanuri is an added advantage)

Working Environment: This position is in Monguno.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.