Storekeeper

    Job Summary The main purpose of the position is to ensure that the warehouse is managed to required standards. The Storekeeper will be required to ensure all stock is kept securely and in conditions which do not damage the items; maintain accurate records of all stock movements; ensure items are dispatched in a timely manner; and ensure all proper checks are followed so that goods are only released to authorized personnel for authorized purposes.       Duties and Responsibilities 1.         Support to Distributions a)      Liasing with the Distribution Manager and Logistician in co-ordinating non-food items  and other supplies in preparation for distribution activities b)      Compiling stock data to assist the Distribution Manager and Logistician in developing distribution plans and reports   2.         Stock Management a)      Receiving and recording stock inflow and outflow on stock systems b)      Verifying goods specifications with suppliers and completing appropriate documentation c)       Supervising the incoming stock d)      Quality control – checking the quality of stocks received and storage conditions; monitoring expiry date of stocks and reporting these in monthly reports e)      Stock control - undertaking stock takes at least on a monthly basis and reporting on any discrepancies f)       Document in detail any loss, theft or damage to commodities that may occur while they are unloaded, stored or dispatched from the warehouse. g)      Reporting to the Logistician stock levels and anomalies in stock management h)      Maintaining the security of stocks and access to warehouses i)        Follow up with suppliers and transporters about deliveries and problems   3.            Stock Record Keeping a)      Maintenance of daily stock documentation / records as per Concern and donor requirements b)      Production of monthly stock reports c)       Reconciliation of stocks periodically and reporting on any discrepancies   4.         Systems Compliance a)      Ensure the adherence to warehousing / stock management policies and procedures as set out by Concern Worldwide and donors.   5.         Staff Management a)      Managing and supervising casual general hands / labourers / loaders ensuring they know their duties and any relevant Concern policies 6.            Adhere to the standards of conduct outlines in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct   7.            Support Concern’s work in Lebanon by undertaking other tasks as appropriate and required     Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required   No tertiary qualifications are required One or more years of relevant work experience Ability to read and prepare spreadsheets manually and in excel Strong numeracy skills High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny Familiarity with work of NGOs and with refugees is desirable Strong  verbal communication skills in Arabic Good written and spoken English The ability to work in a systematic and organized manner Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality Strong negotiation and listening skills The ability to prioritise competing demands. Commitment to humanitarian principles and values Commitment to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices, Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern’s accountability commitments     CONCERN STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROGRAMME PARTICIPANT PROTECTION POLICY Concern Worldwide has a staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern Staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected from them. In this context staff has the responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standard in day to day conduct in their work place in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract employment. Any breach of Concern Staff Code of Conduct or the Programme participant Protection Policy by employees of Concern Worldwide during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including dismissal.   Counter Terrorism Policy   ‘Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year.  Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List).    ‘Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant.  For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.   By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned lists.’