Head Storekeeper - For Internal and External Candidates
Organizational Context
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is a UN organization established in 1949 to assist and protect approximately 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees across the Middle East. UNRWA provides essential services including education, healthcare, and social services, operating as the largest UN entity in the region with over 30,000 staff. This role reports to the Warehousing Officer.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for supervising the receipt, custody, and issuance of all goods, commodities, and equipment within the assigned warehouse. The Head Storekeeper ensures accurate stock control records and prompt input into the ERP system, overseeing all ERP transactions related to warehouse operations. This includes managing warehouse staff and contractor activities, ensuring adherence to safety and security regulations. The position also involves managing assigned facilities, monitoring repairs and upgrades, and ensuring equipment and infrastructure are operational and effective. The role contributes to the efficient supply chain management of UNRWA's operations, supporting the delivery of vital services to Palestine refugees.
Responsibilities
Supervises the receipt, custody, and issuance of all goods, commodities, and equipment within the assigned warehouse. Maintains accurate stock control records, including goods receipts and stock on hand, and ensures timely input into the ERP system. Oversees the accurate processing of ERP transactions for receipts, issuances, stock transfers, and deliveries, conducting regular spot checks to verify ERP data accuracy. Manages and supervises warehouse staff and contractor personnel, ensuring adherence to safety, security, and operational procedures. Responsible for the management of assigned facilities, including monitoring infrastructure repairs, upgrades, and ensuring warehouse equipment and safety systems are operational and effective. Ensures timely loading and off-loading of trucks for dispatch and receipt. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of experience in storekeeping or logistics functions is required. Candidates must also meet the secondary education and diploma requirements.
Skills
Applying Technical Expertise, Planning and Organizing, Following Instructions and Procedures, Analyzing, Learning and Researching, Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results.