Assistant Storekeeper (Spare parts) SC3

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WFP owns, leases, and globally operates more than 1,400 trucks of different configurations, trailers and workshop facilities throughout 28 Country Offices. The WFP fleet is deployed to fill critical gaps in local transport capacity and stabilize transport rates in the event of increased insecurity and/or sudden growth in demand, as well as pioneer new routes that, due to prevailing insecurity, would remain inaccessible to local transporters. In Dubai, UAE, Global Fleet operate a regional fleet and centralized spare parts hub to better respond to Country Offices’ needs.

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JOB PURPOSE

JOB TITLE: Assistant Storekeeper (Spare parts)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract

LEVEL: SC 3

SALARY: Salary starts from AED 11,745.73 per month (all-inclusive) plus medical insurance

UNIT/DIVISION: Global Fleet

DUTY STATION (City, Country): Dubai, UAE

DURATION: 12 Months

The selected incumbent will report to the Spare Parts Manager and will be expected to work closely with other Global Fleet colleagues in the Dubai office. The Assistant Storekeeper will be responsible for maintaining safety standards in all stores and should report areas where improvement is needed. The incumbent will also ensure that the barcode scanner is fully operational and effectively used for receiving/issuing spare parts and while executing physical inventories. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing all necessary documents such as non-commercial invoices, packing lists, handover forms, etc. for executing logistics operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Support receipt/dispatch commodities including transshipment (truck to truck) against official approved documentation (e.g. waybills and/or delivery notes) ensuring accuracy in physical count of commodities including the quality in compliance with the established standards.
2. Prepare and verify warehouse and transport documents, and maintain confidential files and accurate warehouse transaction records, to ensure immediate reporting on commodity movements in line with the corporate requirements.
3. Support daily warehouse closing reconciliation and accurate inventory checks in compliance with the warehouse management requirements.
4. Perform daily inspections and prepare reports on the quantity and quality of the commodities received/dispatched and handled and refer to the supervisor for appropriate action.
5. Support implementation of appropriate measures to safeguard commodities to ensure quality control using standard preventive measures in line with WFP established procedures and authorization received from the supervisor.
6. Monitor condition of the warehouse and commodities and take appropriate actions to support efficient warehouse space-utilization and well-organized commodity storage following WFP warehouse standards.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education.

Experience: Three or more years of experience in storekeeping, preferably motor vehicle spare parts.

Language: Working knowledge (proficiency/FAO level C) of English.

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS (As required by the Hiring Manager)

Essential:

• Proven ability to use Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to use inventory management software.
• UAE forklift driving license

Desirable:

• Automotive technical course or training
• Ability to use spare parts catalogue
• Valid UAE light vehicle driving license

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Experience monitoring various aspects of logistics operations.
• Experience in supporting warehouse management.
• Experience in supporting inventory management.
• Experience in data entry and extracting routine reports.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Builds an understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Approaches individual tasks and responsibilities with a positive attitude and demeanor.
• Make the mission inspiring to our team: Understands the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities.
• Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Connects individual tasks and responsibilities to unit’s goals and mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual skills.
• Create an inclusive culture: Demonstrates respect and understanding for diversity and cultural differences.
• Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Identifies and approaches colleagues or supervisors to serve as coaches.
• Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks and responsibilities.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Assesses own tasks and responsibilities to find ways to be more efficient.
• Focus on getting results: Maintains accurate records of completion times and tasks in own areas of responsibility.
• Make commitments and make good on commitments: Understands responsibilities and the metrics associated with own tasks.
• Be Decisive: Notifies supervisors of dangerous situations or potential issues that may arise while in the field or office.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Understands WFP’s organizational structure, including the purpose and mission of each unit.
• Build strong external partnerships: Supports team in working with colleagues and WFP’s partners in the field toward common goals.
• Be politically agile & adaptable: Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with other WFP employees and partners in the field.
• Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Understands own team’s contributions in its partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Supply Chain Management and Optimization Displays aptitude at monitoring and reporting on supply chain operations to enable teams to efficiently assess the performance and sustainability of current networks. Planning, Project & Resource Mgmt Supports the planning, forecasting & resource management efforts of own team by collecting data from diverse sources. Information Management & Reporting Collates accurate and timely information and data to enable informed decision making on reporting within individual unit and consequently the greater humanitarian community. Market Analysis, Contracting and Operational Execution Ability to collect and collate necessary information to enable WFP to make informed operational decisions. Warehouse and Inventory Management Demonstrates ability to carry out day to day activities around warehouse and inventory management in a manner that complies with WFP's operational warehouse procedures. Technical Assistance and Coordination Demonstrates awareness of the importance of technical assistance and coordination with key stakeholders and an ability to carry out logistics activities, respecting individual mandates and programme priorities.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Only those candidates shortlisted will be notified.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

15 May 2023.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.