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WAREHOUSING AND FLEET – PROGRAM MANAGER |
ACTION AFRICA HELP ZAMBIA |
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Posted 2019-01-09 03:01:45
Action Africa Help
International (AAH-I) is regional African – led non- governmental
organization that supports livelihood – challenged communities in
East and Southern Africa to sustainably improve their well – being and standard
of living. With Country Programs in South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Somalia and
Kenya, AAH-I has over 20 years ‘experience working with communities in conflict
and post –conflict situations.
As part of that effort action
Africa help Zambia (AAHZ) has since 2011 been managing warehouses for the
United nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and The World Food
Programme (WFP).
The position of Warehouse Manager
is intended for the Core Relief Items (CRI) warehouses, and will include
overseeing the receiving, storage and dispatching of non-food items at 4
warehouses in Lusaka, Maheba, Mayukwayukwa and Mantapala Refugee camps for the
period to 31st December, 2019 (with possibility to extension based on
performance) and based in Lusaka with frequent travels to the 3 other
aforementioned locations.
JOB PURPOSE
To manage a range of CRI
warehouse activities including safeguarding of non-food commodities, and
ensuring well-organized warehousing and storage service in compliance with UN
warehouse guidelines at the four locations.
1.1 Reporting to
Country Manager
1.2 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Responsible for the effective
planning and management of the warehouse operations, to ensure safe and
efficient warehousing and storage of all commodities and supplies.
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Coordinate the receipt/dispatch
of commodities, to ensure accurate recording, accounting and reporting is
available at all times to support decision-making.
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Responsible for the accuracy of
warehouse transaction records including identification of discrepancies, to
ensure immediate and accurate reporting on commodity movements in line with the
corporate requirements.
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Responsible for inventory
management (e.g. physical stock verification, reporting, etc.), to ensure any
existing and developing issues with regards to proper stocks management are
timely addressed and UN standard procedures for commodity handling and storage
are strictly followed.
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Supervise preparation and/or
prepare regular and ad hoc reports and statistics on warehouse operations, to
support informed planning and decision-making.
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Oversee safeguarding of
commodities through providing guidance on and taking initiative towards
implementation of preventive measures, to ensure that commodities are preserved
in good condition and that quality control actions are initiated as appropriate
following UN established procedures.
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Work in collaboration with the
UNHCR in order to deliver aligned and coherent warehouse services.
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Identify training needs and
efficiently plan trainings, to ensure that all staff have required knowledge
and skills to carry out their responsibilities.
1.3 Requirements and
Qualification
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Bachelor of Science degree in
logistics or supply chain management with 5 years’ experience in logistics and
warehousing; or diploma in logistics and warehousing with Proven 10 years work
experience in a similar supervisory role.
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Hands on experience with use of
UN Commodities tracking system or warehouse management software and databases.
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Expertise in warehouse management
procedures and best practices
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Experience with cash
disbursements in refugee settings highly desirable.
Program Coordinator Competencies
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Leadership
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Innovation
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Strategic
All applications containing the
Cover letter, CV and qualifications in one document must be sent
to zambia@actionafricahelp.org clearly stating the position being
applied for.
The deadline for all applications falls on the 15th of
January, 2019