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Organizational Context

WFP in Honduras works to foster and protect livelihoods and human capital, addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty. The organization supports the basic needs of the most vulnerable populations in crisis situations, collaborating closely with the government and partners. Present since 1970, WFP reaches approximately 1.5 million beneficiaries annually.

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for managing the receipt and dispatch of goods to maximize warehouse operations quality and minimize losses. This role supports best practices in warehouse management in line with WFP standards and guidelines. The incumbent will be accountable to the Warehouse Management Associate or designate, participating in all phases of warehouse operations with minimal supervision. They may be required to supervise and provide on-the-job training to other warehouse staff, ensuring efficient handling, accurate record-keeping, and quality control of both food and non-food items.

Responsibilities

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity through food assistance. WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. The organization emphasizes a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce operating in an inclusive environment, guided by core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. WFP offers significant investment in employee personal and professional development, including training, coaching, and mentorship, alongside internal mobility opportunities. A career with WFP provides the chance to work globally with passionate colleagues on impactful humanitarian efforts. The role specifically involves managing the reception and dispatch of goods to optimize warehouse operations, minimize losses, and uphold WFP's warehouse management standards. Key responsibilities include efficient receiving and dispatching of products, accurate documentation and record-keeping of warehouse transactions, daily reconciliation of warehouse closing and stock counts, and conducting daily inspections to report on product quantity and quality. The position also requires implementing measures to safeguard goods, monitoring warehouse conditions for efficient space planning, and providing on-the-job guidance and training to other warehouse staff.

Work Experience

Requires a minimum of four years of experience in similar activities. Desirable experience includes using logistics databases for reports, managing food and non-food warehouses, inventory management, and invoice processing.

Skills

Warehouse Operations, Inventory Management, Logistics, Quality Control, Data Entry, Team Training, Spanish Language Proficiency, English Language Skills

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