General Information
Job Highlight
About the Region
The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNOPS operations across 17 countries, ensuring high performance, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. Operations currently span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. Across these countries, we work closely with key stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maximize impact through five main operating units: Afghanistan (AFCO), Myanmar (MMCO), South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO), East Asia and Pacific Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO), and the Asia Regional Health Cluster (ARHC). Through these entities, we provide agile, client-focused service delivery across diverse sectors - including infrastructure, health, procurement, and project management - supporting the implementation of sustainable development solutions across the region.
About the Project Office
Since 1995, UNOPS has maintained an active presence in Afghanistan, delivering efficient, agile services in support of both humanitarian response and development efforts. Prior to August 2021, the Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) implemented projects across a broad range of sectors, including infrastructure, procurement, capacity building, and environmental protection. In response to evolving humanitarian needs, AFCO has shifted its focus to supporting life-saving initiatives and basic human needs. Current priorities include managing large-scale cash-for-work programmes, procuring emergency supplies, and providing inter-agency coordination, communication, and accountability support.
Job Specific Context
The position operates within the UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO), focusing on supporting life-saving initiatives and basic human needs. The Warehouse Clerk plays a crucial role in managing and ensuring efficient logistics and warehouse support services, which are vital for the timely delivery of humanitarian and development projects in a challenging environment. This role requires strict compliance with UNOPS asset management policies and internal control requirements.
Role Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Admin/Logistics Associate, the Warehouse Clerk manages and ensures the provision of efficient logistic and warehouse support services in compliance with UNOPS asset management policies, procedures, and internal control requirements. The incumbent fosters a quality and results-oriented approach, ensuring the optimal and cost-effective use of office resources.
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management
Verify incoming goods against purchase orders, delivery notes, packing lists, and other supporting documents. Liaise with suppliers, transporters, and other stakeholders during receipt and dispatch processes.
Support the unloading, storage, stacking, labeling, and preservation of warehouse items in accordance with established procedures. <br> -
Maintain orderly, clean, and secure warehouse facilities in compliance with safety and security standards.
Maintain updated inventory records in relevant inventory and warehousing tracking tools.
Support regular physical stock counts and monitor stock levels, identifying replenishment requirements for supervisors.
Assist in identifying slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, or expired items and flagging appropriate actions to supervisors.
Process and complete documentation for all warehouse transactions, ensuring proper filing and maintenance for audit purposes.
2. Logistics and Asset Management Support
Support the timely and effective movement, storage, and distribution of goods in support of Logistics and operational requirements.
Support the registration, tagging, tracking, and management of project assets and non-expendable property.
Support physical verification exercises and annual inventory counts.
Maintain records of asset movements, transfers, disposals, and handovers.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records, reports, and supporting documentation.
Maintain organized filing systems for warehouse and asset management records.
Complete any other warehouse, logistics, inventory, or asset management-related task as assigned.
3. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing
Support participation in training events for programme, operations, and projects personnel on logistics and warehouse related subjects.
Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Skills
Competencies
Education Requirements
Required
High School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
Secondary School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
Desired
First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines.
Administrative certification.
Experience Requirements
Required
A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in warehouse management, logistics, or administration is required with a Secondary School Diploma. The number of years of experience required is reduced for candidates with higher education.
Desired
Ability to work with computer and google workspace packages.
Some experience in UN system organizations.
Language Requirements
| Language | Proficiency Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| English | Fluent | Required |
Additional Information
- UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
- Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
- UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
- We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
- UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.