UNICEF seeks to recruit a warehouse associate, (G6), Kampala, Uganda # 00064084 (Fixed Term)

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

 

For every child, hope

Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework.

Visit this link for more information on Uganda Country Office https://www.unicef.org/uganda/

 

How can you make a difference?

Under the general supervision of the Senior Logistics Associate, responsible for the day to day management of the UNICEF warehouses in line with UNICEF policies and ensure that accurate and complete accounting control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are properly maintained

 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities :

1. Record all stock movements in Unitrack daily and produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and that all supplies are kept safe and secure as per SOP. Follow up and make sure that KPI targets are met ;
2. Prepare loading plans and ensure that standard waybills/Government receipts are duly complete, disseminated and acknowledged.  Assess the availability of space and prepare stacking/storage plans prior to UNICEF programming/contingency commodities arrivals ;
3. Ensure proper and timely communication with all Sections, staff groups and partners related to all incoming and outgoing movement of supplies ;
4. Monitor the quantity and quality of commodities received against appropriate documents and report any discrepancies ;
5. Carry out quarterly inventory reconciliation and monthly random inventory check ;
6. Supervise warehouse assistant and ancillary staff and motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set production targets are met ;
7. Overseeing the auxiliary warehouse location (Mbuya) and all program related supplies. Overseeing the planned maintenance of warehouse equipment and machinery.

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Secondary school education supplemented with a course in warehouse or logistics management ;
• Six years working experience in warehousing/inventory management ;
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are; Analyzing, Applying technical expertise, Planning and organizing, Following Instructions and Procedures.

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

 

Remarks :

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.