Warehouse Assistant at Solidarities International (SI)

Solidarities International (SI) is a French humanitarian organization that provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 40 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food, and shelter. SI is present in North-East Nigeria since 2016 and is currently operating in 4 bases across Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, and Dikwa) with outreach capacities across all BAY States through its emergency component. Currently, SI carries out emergency / post-emergency programs in the WASH sector in North-West Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Warehouse Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Projected Contract duration is 6 Months - with a possible extension.

Main Responsibilities

• Store Management, participation in monitoring of stock utilization, management of the storage conditions, management of shipments and cargo reception.

Store Management:

• Apply Solidarites International stock management procedures;
• Identify the items entering and leaving and check the quality, quantity, and documentation;
• Report any problems with quality, quantity, or documentation immediately;
• Provide support to Stock and Freight Supervisor on update the Stock Follow-Up;
• Update any database upon request in the framework of storage management;
• Keep stocks forms stack cards, stock cards, etc. up to date.

Participate in Monitoring of Stock Utilization:

• Observe the space at the warehouse and report to the Stock and Freight Supervisor in case if the stock is not utilized rapidly;
• In case of the goods with expiration dates, ensure proper stock rotation. Advise Stock and Freight Supervisor whenever expiry dates are approaching (within 2 months);
• Carry out a monthly physical inventory of all items in stock and anytime upon request or convenience;

Manage the Storage Conditions:

• Check daily that the store is clean, organized, and is regularly ventilated;
• Arrange stock in such a way that it’s easy to count and aisles are accessible;
• Pay special attention to dangerous goods;
• Ensure storage facilities are free from rats, rodents, and any other pests which may damage stock and report to Stock and Freight Supervisor in case of any pests’ issues;
• Plan for disposal of expired/ infected products in collaboration with the Stock and Freight Supervisor and program teams.

Manage Shipments and Cargo:

• Receive and issue out the various dispatch documents i.e. Out of Stock, Delivery Notes, Donation and Loan Certificates, Loss Cards, etc. as per Solidarites procedures;
• Ensure budget holders personally conduct a physical review of any stock they have requested and sign the necessary documentation;
• Assist Stock and Freight Supervisor to supervise the process of loading and unloading, including casual worker requests, attendance sheets, and ensuring timely payment is made.

Reporting/Capitalization:

• Ensure that the Stock Report is updated with all information;
• Ensure that the Out of Stock, Delivery Notes, Donation and Loan Certificates, Loss Cards, etc. are archived properly.

Requirements

• Studies: Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND / OND in Logistics, Warehouse Management, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar position with other INGO
• Languages: English and Local Languages
• IT: Good Knowledge of MS Office Word, Power-Point, and advanced MS Office Excel knowledge.
• Quick learner, Ability to work autonomously, Excellent organizational skills, Flexibility to meet the deadline, Hard worker;
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

What We Offer 

• Salary + food & housing contributions + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by the government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability), etc.

Application Closing Date
9th June, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Select Warehouse Assistant, fill the form, and attach your CV and motivation letter.
• The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.
• As the position is required as soon as possible, Solidarites International (SI) reserves the right to select a candidate and finalize the recruitment before the application closing date.