Warehouse Assistant

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organizations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognized by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralized offices.

Job Title      : Warehouse Assistant

Reports to         : Logistics & Procurement Officer

Duty Station     : South

Position Type    : Full Time

Job Purpose:

The Warehouse Assistant shall support in the supervision of warehouse facilities, ensuring a professional and efficient implementation of all activities.

Generic Duties:

(Can be adapted to the particularities of the job location and the requirement of the project. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired).

1. Supervision of warehouse facilities.
2. The assistant will supervise and coordinate the daily warehouse operation (and give directions to the employees).
3. Preventative maintenance of assets on site.
4. Coordinate with the security guards and generate monthly reports and security plans.
5. Generate inventory update for all INTERSOS projects and refer with updates to the Head of Base and the logistics coordinator regular visits to projects for checking of assets and getting updates.
6. Carries out quality control checks, performs check counts and records stock figures.
7. Organize the paperwork for materials handover.
8. Ensure that warehouse facilities are in good condition and stock is arranged in the suitable way.
9. Performs any other task upon request matching the framework of the job.
10. Support the logistics assistant in the base with any other logistical task needed in coordination with the HOB/PM.
11. Prepare the monthly inventory report.
12. Organize the loading and offloading of goods.
13. Liaise with the donor and Project Manager on the weekly plan.
14. Prepare the daily stock report on the activities IN and OUT.

Education:

• Bachelor or Technical Degree in Business Administration or relevant field.

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Professional Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Good knowledge in warehousing, stock keeping, warehouse safety and security principles.
• Knowledge in car and office equipment maintenance
• Good knowledge of inventory and inventory controls.
• Proficiency in MS office (word, excel...)
• Reporting skills
• Good understanding of the humanitarian context
• Driving licence issued since more than 1 year

Behavioural competencies:

• Teamwork
• Excellent communication skills
• Very Good level of planning and organizing
• Initiative
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative
• Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values
• Respect of Intersos policies and procedures

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic and Good command of spoken and written English.