Storekeeper (Warehouse Assistant) Zahle

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:   ROLE PURPOSE: The Warehouse Assistant is the responsible for managing one or more of SCI’s warehouses. They are responsible for ensuring all stock movements in or out are recorded, and for the physical security and cleanliness of the warehouse.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   1. WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT Maintain cleanliness of warehouse from dust, bugs etc; oversee regular cleaning. Report any leakages, rodents or infestation Responsible for overall security within warehouse (fencing, fire extinguishers, non-smoking policy, theft) Ensure all necessary equipment to run the warehouse is supplied   2. RECIEPT OF GOODS Receive goods into the warehouse, if necessary in collaboration with a technical programme member of staff Ensure a Goods Received Note is completed for each arrival Ensure goods are stored in the appropriate place Ensure Stock Cards are filled correctly   3. STOCK MANAGEMENT Complete weekly stock reports Respect Save the Children stock management procedures (records, filling, identification, storage). Respect Save the Children physical stock management requirements (organisation, cleaning, ventilation, etc) Respect specific donor requirements (e.g. WFP) Ensure proper identification and counting of incoming and outgoing stock (quantity, quality). Monitor expiry dates of drugs & food and ensure these are reported appropriately Oversee commodity handling (safe loading, unloading and stacking). Separate damaged goods from good ones and report them to Supply Chain Officer for investigation.   4. CARGO AND DISPATCH MANAGEMENT Receive and check Stock Release Forms Prepare all cargo and shipping documents (waybill, etc) to be transported to the programmes Ensure correct preparation of dispatch                                                                                                                 5. MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES The storekeeper will assist with various duties including, but not limited to : Support the general logistics team Locate and hire daily workers if necessary Management of workers to ensure they are trained in proper warehouse practices and conform to SC commodity management policies and procedures. Organise roster and pay sheets. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Relevant experience in logistics Direct experience warehousing Proven strong administrative skills Fast learner Computer literate, with good knowledge of excel Written and spoken English and Arabic Good communication and      interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. A proactive person with      initiative, drive and honesty with high level of integrity, who can      perform and meet expectations with minimal supervision;   Desirable Experience      of other areas of logistics: procurement, fleet management Previous humanitarian experience A bachelor’s degree in business      or administration or equivalent   APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on October 6th  .                   The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.