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Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004, working in rural, peri-urban and urban areas in five regional states – Somali, Oromia, Afar, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples, Amhara – and the capital city of Addis Ababa. We engage in both development and humanitarian work, and seek to integrate approaches, programs and geographies as much as possible.  Our partners include government, academic institutions, development and private sector actors, civil societies and communities. Mercy Corps Ethiopia invites motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position.

Position Title:   Store Keeper

 

Duty Station:  Tuliguled, Aware, Yoale, Dig, Gunagado, Deghamedo, Bilibure, Denan, East Imi, Abakorow, Berano and Babile Somali

 

Open Position:  12

 

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Storekeeper will ensure smooth operations of Mercy Corps warehouses and manage the receipt, dispatch and inventory keeping of all goods that entered into the storage facilities. Through implementing Mercy Corps Warehousing procedures, the storekeeper ensures that all inventories/commodities will be accounted for in accordance to Mercy Corps and donor requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Understanding and follow Mercy Corps warehouse policy and Procedure.
  • Ensure the timely delivery of commodities to respective Programs in coordination with emergency program staff.
  • Receive and inspects commodities upon delivery and as per the description on the waybill or dispatch note and rejects inadequate, broken, lower quality and other items not meeting the requirements of the order; and maintain a record for each item.
  • Dispatch/Issue food and non-food commodities and other relief materials from the warehouse based on the appropriate procedure and as per the dispatch plan; and arrange transportation to the distribution center in coordination with MC support and emergency team and update the record..
  • Prepare reports on a monthly base; perform regular physical inventories of commodities in the warehouse.
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse in coordination with the emergency team;
  • Interacts with transporters in the receiving and inspection of goods and liaise with program and support team to ensure smooth dispatch of commodities.
  • Prepare reports of monthly stocks, end of grant stocks, and other physical counts, as instructed by supervisor.
  • Maintain manual and electronic copies of  inventory list; and update records daily;
  • Generate the commodities movement way bills/dispatch notes and gate passes.
  • Assist programs in the daily activities when necessary;
  • Collect the beneficiary distribution lists; review if all the necessary information is included; reconcile with the records and handover to the concerned staff.
  • Perform random weight checks of goods received; report all shortages and/or damage.
  • Ensure the proper filing of all warehouse and commodity management documents.
  • Produce weekly and monthly stock losses reports, commodity receipt and dispatch reports.  Develop a rational filing system for rapid retrieval of documents.
  • Review Delivery Notes (e.g., Waybills, Goods Received Notes) and produce loss reports and submit all verified documents to the supervisor for approval.
  • Supervise cleaning, maintenance and repair of the warehouse.  Conduct regular warehouse inspections to check for the presence of insects and rodents.
  • Ensure accurate and neat stacking of commodities.  Train laborers on good stacking methods and commodity handling practices.
  • Handling cash and facilitate payment for daily work.
  • Take delivery of goods/commodities when projects phased out.
  • Perform other tasks as identified and judged necessary by MC Emergency Response Program team.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in Ethiopia.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

 

  • Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Accounting, Management, Business Administration or related field.
  • Three year experience as a store keeper.
  • Training certificate in warehouse management, supply chain management or related areas and Experience in Emergency warehousing is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in of English and Local Language desired.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of generally accepted commodity accounting principles is preferable.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Willingness and ability to perform other duties as assigned
  • Willing to travel to remote areas

How to Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised.  All applications submitted to the Mercy Corps office include a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents. Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts.  In order to ensure fairness to all applicants personal inquiries are not permitted.

 

Only candidates that are short listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.

 

“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and    diversity. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women.”

 

                             DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 29 June 2019/ 4:00 PM

 

Please send non-returnable applications and credentials to one of the following address:

Mercy Corps Recruiter

Addis Ababa: P.O. Box 14319

Arbaminch: P.O. Box 33  , Jijiga: P.O. Box 225   

Negelle Borena: P.O. Box 116

Dire Dewa: P.O. Box 974

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  • Job City Tuliguled, Aware, Yoale, Dig, Gunagado, Deghamedo, Bilibure, Denan, East Imi, Abakorow, Berano and Babile Somali, Somali
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0 USD Tuliguled, Aware, Yoale, Dig, Gunagado, Deghamedo, Bilibure, Denan, East Imi, Abakorow, Berano and Babile Somali, Somali CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Mercy Corps

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004, working in rural, peri-urban and urban areas in five regional states - Somali, Oromia, Afar, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples, Amhara - and the capital city of Addis Ababa. We engage in both development and humanitarian work, and seek to integrate approaches, programs and geographies as much as possible.  Our partners include government, academic institutions, development and private sector actors, civil societies and communities. Mercy Corps Ethiopia invites motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position.

Position Title:   Store Keeper

 

Duty Station:  Tuliguled, Aware, Yoale, Dig, Gunagado, Deghamedo, Bilibure, Denan, East Imi, Abakorow, Berano and Babile Somali

 

Open Position:  12

 

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Storekeeper will ensure smooth operations of Mercy Corps warehouses and manage the receipt, dispatch and inventory keeping of all goods that entered into the storage facilities. Through implementing Mercy Corps Warehousing procedures, the storekeeper ensures that all inventories/commodities will be accounted for in accordance to Mercy Corps and donor requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Understanding and follow Mercy Corps warehouse policy and Procedure.
  • Ensure the timely delivery of commodities to respective Programs in coordination with emergency program staff.
  • Receive and inspects commodities upon delivery and as per the description on the waybill or dispatch note and rejects inadequate, broken, lower quality and other items not meeting the requirements of the order; and maintain a record for each item.
  • Dispatch/Issue food and non-food commodities and other relief materials from the warehouse based on the appropriate procedure and as per the dispatch plan; and arrange transportation to the distribution center in coordination with MC support and emergency team and update the record..
  • Prepare reports on a monthly base; perform regular physical inventories of commodities in the warehouse.
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse in coordination with the emergency team;
  • Interacts with transporters in the receiving and inspection of goods and liaise with program and support team to ensure smooth dispatch of commodities.
  • Prepare reports of monthly stocks, end of grant stocks, and other physical counts, as instructed by supervisor.
  • Maintain manual and electronic copies of  inventory list; and update records daily;
  • Generate the commodities movement way bills/dispatch notes and gate passes.
  • Assist programs in the daily activities when necessary;
  • Collect the beneficiary distribution lists; review if all the necessary information is included; reconcile with the records and handover to the concerned staff.
  • Perform random weight checks of goods received; report all shortages and/or damage.
  • Ensure the proper filing of all warehouse and commodity management documents.
  • Produce weekly and monthly stock losses reports, commodity receipt and dispatch reports.  Develop a rational filing system for rapid retrieval of documents.
  • Review Delivery Notes (e.g., Waybills, Goods Received Notes) and produce loss reports and submit all verified documents to the supervisor for approval.
  • Supervise cleaning, maintenance and repair of the warehouse.  Conduct regular warehouse inspections to check for the presence of insects and rodents.
  • Ensure accurate and neat stacking of commodities.  Train laborers on good stacking methods and commodity handling practices.
  • Handling cash and facilitate payment for daily work.
  • Take delivery of goods/commodities when projects phased out.
  • Perform other tasks as identified and judged necessary by MC Emergency Response Program team.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in Ethiopia.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

 

  • Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management, Accounting, Management, Business Administration or related field.
  • Three year experience as a store keeper.
  • Training certificate in warehouse management, supply chain management or related areas and Experience in Emergency warehousing is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in of English and Local Language desired.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of generally accepted commodity accounting principles is preferable.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Willingness and ability to perform other duties as assigned
  • Willing to travel to remote areas

How to Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised.  All applications submitted to the Mercy Corps office include a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents. Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts.  In order to ensure fairness to all applicants personal inquiries are not permitted.

 

Only candidates that are short listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.

 

“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and    diversity. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women.”

 

                             DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 29 June 2019/ 4:00 PM

 

Please send non-returnable applications and credentials to one of the following address:

Mercy Corps RecruiterAddis Ababa: P.O. Box 14319Arbaminch: P.O. Box 33  , Jijiga: P.O. Box 225   Negelle Borena: P.O. Box 116Dire Dewa: P.O. Box 974
2019-06-30

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