Storekeeper at Solidarities International (SI)

Solidarities International (SI) is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 40 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. SI is present in North-East Nigeria since 2016 and is currently operating in 4 bases across Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, and Dikwa) with outreach capacities across all BAY States through its emergency component. Currently, SI carries out emergency / post – emergency programs in WASH sector in North-West Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Storekeeper

Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Start date: Projected contract duration is 6 Months – with possible extension.

Main Responsibilities
Maintenance of Buildings, Storage Spaces and Stored Equipment:

• Ensure that daily storage is operated in an efficient and secure way
• Monitor the storage facilities and infrastructure both from inside and outside: locate damages and propose the necessary repairs and improvements
• Supervise cleaning and regular disinfection of storage spaces
• Introduce protection against insects and pests inside the storage spaces and apply treatment upon the first sign of infection
• Ensure adequate ventilation of the storage spaces
• Ensure the equipment and machines used by the teams are cleaned before returning to storage
• Monitor the quality of products at the time of receipt in accordance with the requester needs and SI standards. Put aside non-compliant or infected products and report to his/her Line Manager
• Regularly monitor the quality of products during storage. Pay special attention to expiry dates

Management of Storages Spaces:

• In close collaboration with the logistics Assistant make provisions for the staff and necessary equipment for loading / unloading
• Draft or complete dispatch and receipt documents in compliance with Solidarités International standards
• Monitor incoming and outgoing equipment and materials
• Maintain updated inventory lists
• Participate in monthly stored goods and equipment inventories and reconciliation with what should be in stock
• Support and train the field log staff concerning stock procedures (inventory report, follow –up, management, etc.)
• Make regularly physical inventory (one stock each month minimum of all SI stock (office and field)

Field Storage / Warehouse Management:

• Coordinate with Program teams and logistic team in Gusau and Anka Base the delivery of goods according to Programs requests’ schedule for the smooth running of the activities
• Ensure the proper filling the waybills that go with every delivery/shipment
• Supervise and check the stock inventory, monthly report, waybills, stock cards etc…
• Carrying out stock checks and physical inventories (fuel, equipment, materials…)

Human Resources Management:

• Manage Daily workers hired in his/her assigned area
• Ensure or assist to logistical trainings as required by his Manager

Reporting / Capitalization:

• Report all relevant information concerning stock management to Log-Admin Manager for SI Monthly Log Pack and project reports according to donors’ requests
• Report to Log-Admin Manager for any kind of problem related to warehousing
• Participate in the forecast of all logistics related expenses in his assigned area
• Consolidate the Stock report (at both office and field levels)

Profile

• Minimum of Diploma in related courses.
• Resident of Zamfara State preferred (position not open to delocalization)
• Minimum of one year experience as storekeeper or in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
• Ability to deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Hausa, ability to read and write
• A good listener, a good communicator, ability to prioritize and work with little supervision, team player, excellent interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Salary + Food & Housing contributions + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance – covering death and permanent disability) etc.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2021.