FAO recruits 01 Warehouse Assistant
FAO
Rumbek, South Sudan
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description: 2002478 Warehouse Assistant
Closure Date: 07/Nov/2020, 11:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: FRSSDJob Type: Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)Grade Level: N/APrimary Location: South Sudan-RumbekDuration: 6 months with possible extensionPost Number: N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions. Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational SettingThe main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO representatives, is to assistant governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner to ensure zero hunger in the country. FAO provides support in three priority areas: sustainable increase in production and productivity, agriculture-based economic growth, and increased resilience of livelihoods to threats and crisis.
The current portfolio of projects in South Sudan includes activities related to agriculture (crop), livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource management, food information systems is implemented with humanitarian, transitional and development funding. The incumbent will contribute to the country’s programme and portfolio as foreseen in the project he/she will coordinate and be assigned.
Reporting LinesThe Warehouse Assistant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of field office and direct supervision of the Logistics Associate.
Technical FocusTrack entry and exit of goods from the FAO field office warehouse and ensure the right procedure is followed
Update stock cards whenever goods are received or issued.
Tasks and responsibilitiesEnsure that the best practices of warehousing are in place;
Keep the warehouse clean, ventilated and well organised;Regularly carry out physical inventory of the warehouse content;Report any damages that happen to goods during storage;Ensure that safety and security measures are in place at the warehouse at all times;Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in one of the following fields; Administrative management, logistics and warehouse, rural development, agricultural science/economics.
Three years working experience in warehouse managementSouth Sudan National. FAO Core Competencies
Results focus
TeamworkCommunicationBuilding effective relationshipsKnowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Technical/Functional SkillsStrong computer, word processing, and statistical skills.
Working knowledge of English and Arabic will be an added advantageExperience in handling web based information management system.Proven supply management skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be acceptedOnly language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
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