Head Storekeeper /(AOH)

Vacancy Announcement

Head Storekeeper , (AOH) Grade 10

For Roster Purposes

Open for INTERNAL candidates Only

Deadline for Applications

31 May, 2019

Contract Type & Duration

Fixed-term appointment of 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need of the post.

Vacancy Announcement Number

VN/WB/047/2019/I

Duty Station & Department

Area Office Hebron     Procurement & Logistics Department/ Warehouse

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA’s human development goals

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency’s operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

How can you make a difference? 

You will be joining a team of around 5,000 staff in the West Bank Field Office working to foster the human development of some 800,000 registered Palestine refugees.  

The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Warehouse Manager

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the  incumbent:

 Supervises the receipt and custody of all goods commodities, and equipment, store in the assigned warehouse; maintains up to date stock control records with particular attention to the accurate recording of goods receipt, stock on hand, and oversees correct prompt input into the ERP system. Oversees accurate processing of ERP transactions in regard to goods receipt. Issuance, stock transfer, deliveries and other related processes in order to maintain up to date ERP records of Physical Status of goods in the warehouse, prepares appropriate  supply documentations conducts regular spot checks to ensure the accuracy of ERP stock date. Issues all commodities as required by the warehouse officer; Supervises warehouse staff assigned permanently or temporary while performing their duties in the assigned warehouse, ensures their safety measures are followed and monitors access authorization for security purposes. Similarly supervises and manages the activities of contractor staff who may be present in the warehouse to make deliveries or collections of goods and make sure that UNRWA warehouses adhere to safety and security regulations are fulfilled by all staff. Is responsible for the management of the facilities assigned. This will include monitoring and implementing infrastructure repairs and upgrade. Ensuring that all assigned warehouse equipment and safety and security infrastructure in operational and effective. Ensuring that the facilities are maintained in a clean and hygienic state at all times. Ensures timely loading and off-loading of trucks received and dispatched to various locations; Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Conditions of service 

Monthly basic salary JD 673.5 Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

Successful completion of secondary educations;

Diploma in business and office practice or other related discipline

Preference will be given to BA holders in business administration, computer science or any subject related to the above functions and responsibilities.

Work

experience

At least, five years’ experience in storekeeping or logistics functions.

Language(s)

Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Competencies:

•         Accurately  judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skill:

•         Considers positive and negative impact on others and on the agency

•         Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work with maximum impact and efficiency:

•         Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results:

•         Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupations/ profession.

Equivalency:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

•         Shows pride in work and achievements.

•         Actively shares relevant information.

•         Places team agenda before personal agenda, and supports the team in achieving this agenda.

•         Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work with maximum impact and efficiency.

•         Delivers agreed outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards.

•         Seeks feedback from and provides feedback to colleagues to learn and improve.

•         Ability to use computers and work on various Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint and the internet.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

            https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile are accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview can be contacted by e-mail or phone.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide correct, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. Any incorrect or misleading data may lead to disqualify the candidate.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

General information

This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates only. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Date of issue: 13 May 2019