General Support - Store Keeper

Duty Station [Khokha -Yemen]

“ Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 286 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.

About the Job:

Overall

As a General Support – Store Keeper, you will play a pivotal role in managing DRC west coast stock include strict adherence to DRC's stock management procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, and managing all types of stocks. Tasks involve proper identification and immediate recording of goods, preparation of deliveries, physical stock management, monitoring expiry dates, conducting weekly physical inventories, updating Bin/stock cards, and compiling monthly reports.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to DRC stock management procedures (records, filing, and identification), and ensure all documentation of receipt, issuance, and dispatch of goods are maintained properly as per DRC warehousing policies and guidelines.
• Manage all stocks of DRC in west coast (projects, office and general supplies).
• Ensure proper identification of all received/issued goods (quantity, quality, and delivery), and update the Warehouse Register Book regularly for every receipt or issuance of goods without any delay.
• Ensure correct preparation of deliveries.
• Adhere to DRC physical stock management requirements (organization, cleaning, ventilation).
• Follow-up with special attention on expiry date of stock especially for food and hygiene items, and notify the concerned department at least two months before expiry date.
• Conduct weekly physical inventory of stocks and ensure that Bin/ stock cards created, updated, and are accurate.
• Compile monthly inventory/stock report for Log Base.
• Assist in equipment and stock inventory when needed.
• All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Proven experience in store keeping roles or similar positions within a humanitarian context.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the operational environment in Yemen.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence : Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.

• Collaborating : Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

• Taking the lead : Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

• Communicating : Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

• Demonstrating integrity : Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required qualifications :

Education :

• University or professional degree

Languages:

• English: Excellent
• Arabic: Fluent

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until December 2024, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible, and be willing and able to work in Khokha

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band ( J Non- Manager) and will be reporting to Base manager.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or the link below .
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered .
Females are encouraged to apply for this position.

Applications close 20 June 2024 . The interviews are expected to take place , in two weeks after advertisement closing date.

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