Storekeeper at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location: Monguno, Borno
Primary Supervisor: Base Manager

Job Overview/Summary

• Reporting to the Base Manager, the Storekeeper is responsible for ensuring the overall care and maintenance of the store house in Monguno
• He/She must be able to rapidly turn Program materials around, whilst ensuring the security of the materials and maintaining audit-compliant records.

Major Responsibilities
She/He must be able to:

• Understand, implement and / or maintain standard IRC inventory management policies and procedures.
• Document the receipt, handling, storage, and release of goods through the IRC warehouse(s).
• Advise supervisor of potential inventory shortage.
• Manage casual laborers in the warehouse.
• Ensure the maintenance of warehouse building(s), fittings and equipment.
• Implement and ensure clear safety procedures within and around the Warehouse Premises.
• Implement and ensure clear loading / offloading procedures, correct stacking and turnover (FIFO) procedures.
• Advise the Warehouse Officers of warehouse-specific issues or improvements
• Maintain the Warehouse activity book or Register recording all outgoing and incoming receipts and activities.
• Any Other duties as delegated by the Warehouse Officer

Warehousing and Inventory:

• Monitor security of IRC’s storage and supplies.
• Receive completed store’s request/ release forms and prepare the goods for issuance.
• On a monthly basis, work with the Supply Chain Coordinator to reconcile the Warehouse register in the Asset tracking sheet and equipment issuance forms.
• Update the stock record cards and Bin Cards regularly.

Expected Deliverables:

• Maintain full and accurate stock card and bin card records.
• Partake (documented) in monthly and ad-hoc physical inventory checks.
• Ensure Warehouse is properly arranged according to accepted standards (stacking and spacing).

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong sense of personal integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team spirit and problem solving abilities.

Job Requirements
Education:

• At least a Secondary School education and most be able to communicate in English (speak and write English, recommended)

Work Experience:

• Have worked as a cook and cleaner in either a private and or public entity.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Generic warehouse management systems and forms
• Physically mobile, able to lift 30kg without strain.
• Competent in spoken and written English
• Good mathematical skills.
• Competent use of the computer especially Microsoft excel (format / sort / filter).

Language Skills:

• Must be a Nigerian with good command of English language; but preferably from Monguno

Certificates or Licenses:

• Knowledge of generic warehouse management systems and forms

Working Environment:

• The positions are located in IRC Base Office Monguno - situated in northeast Nigeria – where military operations against the Non State actors is ongoing.
• Monguno has no electricity or telecommunication system in place, so staff depend on the internet for official communication.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• 13th Month Salary Inclusive,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.