Logistics Assistant, Warehouse (Kibondo) - The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Application Deadline: 01-12-2016

Logistics Assistant, Warehouse – Kibondo, Tanzania (National Position) - Tanzania
Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.

In mid-April 2016, NRC conducted a pre-assessment mission in the refugee camps in north western Tanzania and the assessment revealed that the humanitarian situation for the refugees requires urgent intervention and NRC therefore decided to establish an operational office in Kibondo town, to respond in Mtendeli and/or Nduta refugee camps. The initial interventions will focus in three sectors; shelter, WASH and education (initially construction of permanent classrooms).). NRC is therefore seeking a Logistics Assistant, Warehouse for the NRC Office in Kibondo, Tanzania. The Logistics Assistant reports to the Logistics Officer.

Job description

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Implement and follow NRC standard warehouse practices and record keeping in accordance with audit trail standards
Maintain accurate stock records and controls at all times; provide weekly and monthly stock reports to the Logistics Officer and advice on warehousing issues that affect the overall logistics operation
Ensure the correct storage and rotation of stocks, as well as proper structural maintenance of warehouse(s) in view of maintaining all stocks in good condition
Liaise with suppliers, transporters, international, governmental and non-governmental counterparts and collaborate where appropriate
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management (i.e. stock reports)
Organise and supervise local incentive workers at the warehouse to ensure timely and efficient receipt and dispatch of goods, and provide training and development as required
Ensure proper filing of documents (i.e. way bills, delivery notes)
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ similar experience from working with Logistics in a humanitarian/recovery context
Relevant educational background combined with professional experience
Managing resources to optimize results
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages
Education level
College / University, Bachelor's degree
Personal qualities
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
Ability to meet deadlines in multi-tasking environments
Ability to engage and motivate staff
Good coordination skills
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
LanguageEnglish

We offer

Duty station: Kibondo, or another location in North Wester Tanzania, where NRC supports the refugee response

Commencement: As soon as possible

Contract period: 3 months (with possibility of extension)

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Tanzania

Application Instructions

Online application, click HERE below

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