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Storekeeper at Médecins Sans Frontières MSF

By9jabook

Mar 10, 2025
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare.

Job title:STOREKEEPER

Duty Station:Abuja

Job Type:1 Year Definite Contract (With possibility of extension)

 

Main objective and responsibility of the position

Executing the stock management activities (receipt, storage, and issuance to projects or other depart-ments of medical supplies, food items, spare parts, tools, equipment and/or other logistics materials), according to the line manager’s instructions and MSF standards and protocols, in order to ensure the overall functioning of MSF activities

General Accountabilities

  • Supervising materials and goods orders and dispatch in order to ensure its rational use.
  • Receiving orders and deliveries, identifying and reporting potential discrepancies against cargo manifest or others. Stores materials in accordance with the system in force in order to ensure continuous availability.
  • Updating and/or creating stock cards for all stock items immediately after reception of goods.
  • Storing materials in accordance with the system in force in order to ensure continuous availability ensuring that all items are well organised and correctly stored, well protected, fully identified and easily accessible (cleanliness, security, access, etc.).
  • Monitoring the store temperature and ensuring items are stored in an adequate temperature. Keeping a special control of “sensitive” and dangerous goods: numbers of lots, expiry dates, packaging and special storage conditions
  • Preparing orders on time before sending goods, and packs (according to transport means) weighs and labels freight with corresponding shipping number, destination, number of shipping units, way bill number, weight and mode of transport in accordance with the line manager’s instructions
  • In conjunction with the line manager, performing physical stock counts in accordance with the frequency previously defined. Following up stock levels with regards to alarms thresholds, stock out and expiry dates.
  • Controlling warehouse limited access to authorized personnel only and ensuring doors and other exits are secured. Immediately informing the line manager of any problems arising in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, attempted break-ins or theft in the warehouse
  • Assisting the line manager with preparation of the stock reports

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

  • Following up stock management on the ERP tool (UniField), by receiving incoming shipments, and its subsequent picking, packing and shipping to Project locations.
  • Controlling the activities of daily workers and ensure request for such is adequately justified.
  • Cover the gap in the absence of the warehouse supervisor.
  • Initiate stock replenishment to line manager on agreed schedule and ensure follow-up on reception. Update and report to line managers on conditions of received item.
  • Ensure the invoice quantity, purchase order and physically received items match.
  • Support in preparing monthly stock report using the organization tool and submit to the line manager on whenever required.
  • Inform line manager of any problems arising in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, attempted break-ins or theft in the warehouse.
  • Show flexibility in the development of tasks.
  • Supporting on supplementary activities related to MSF OCA operations.

REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS):

Education : University Degree/Diploma in Warehouse & Supply Management or any related Studies

Experience : Previous experience as storekeeper is essesntial

 

Languages : Good command of English language is essential; Local language desirable

 

Knowledge :

  • Essential basic mathematics and use of measuring equipment
  • Computer literacy (Ms word and excel) is essential.
  • Ability to carry out basic repairs is desirable

Competencies : Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Service Orientation, Stress Management.

Method of Application 

Interested and Qualified candidates should CLICK HERE TO APPLY – submit your application form.  And

-To complete your application, please email your Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to Nigeria-jobs@oca.msf.org with the subject of the email – STOREKEEPER ABUJA.-Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

-Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.

Notes:1. NO Transportation and/or allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.

2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

3. Any documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma, recommendations letters) will not be returned

 

Application Dealine: 17th March 2025.at 5:00pm

NB:

MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organisation. Qualified FEMALE candidates are encouraged to apply

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