Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Storekeeper
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Description
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Educational Qualification and Experience:
- University Degree/Diploma in Warehouse & Supply Management or any related Studies
- 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.
Application Closing Date
17th March, 2025.
How to Apply
Intrested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their 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 using “Storekeeper – Abuja” as the subject of the email.