About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004. In partnership with civil society organizations, private sector, and the government, Mercy Corps Ethiopia has reached more than five million Ethiopians with interventions to save lives and build secure livelihoods. Our programs emphasize market-driven solutions, reinforce social bonds, and help communities build resilience to the impacts of climate change. Currently in six regional states – Afar, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, Amhara and South Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR) – Mercy Corps Ethiopia is driven by the mission to contribute the emergence of a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Ethiopia which is inclusive of youth and women. Our strategic directions focus in promoting inclusive and dynamic markets; promoting peace and social cohesion through strengthening formal/informal governance structures and citizen engagement; improved natural resource governance; and integrated humanitarian response.

 Position Title:  Storekeeper

 Duty Station: Gode (Denan and Abakorow Shabelle Zone)

 Open Position:  2

 The Program / Department / Team (Program / Department Summary)

The Storekeeper will ensure smooth operations of Mercy Corps offices, warehouses manage the receipt, dispatch, and inventory keeping of all goods that entered into the storage facilities. Through implementing Mercy Corps Warehousing and Asset Management procedures the storekeeper ensures that all Mercy Corps inventories and assets will be accounted for in accordance with Mercy Corps and donor requirements.

 Operations Department provides key support to the entire country program in procurement, asset management, warehouse management, fleet management, and facilities & office management for successful program implementation. 

 The Position (General Position Summary)

The storekeeper is responsible to assist with all warehouse functions including receiving, storing, and issuing program materials.

The Program / Department / Team (Program / Department Summary)

 The Storekeeper will ensure smooth operations of Mercy Corps offices, warehouses manage the receipt, dispatch, and inventory keeping of all goods that entered into the storage facilities. Through implementing Mercy Corps Warehousing and Asset Management procedures the storekeeper ensures that all Mercy Corps inventories and assets will be accounted for in accordance with Mercy Corps and donor requirements.

 Operations Department provides key support to the entire country program in procurement, asset management, warehouse management, fleet management, and facilities & office management for successful program implementation. 

 The Position (General Position Summary)

The storekeeper is responsible to assist with all warehouse functions including receiving, storing, and issuing program materials.

 Essential Responsibilities (Example Section Below - Adapt to Specific Role)

●       Follow the Mercy Corps Field Warehouse Management Policy.

●       Has a full understanding of Mercy Corps warehouse policies and formats. Assists, as needed in training staff on these policies and forms.

●       Maintain the warehouse inventory and prepare the reports on a monthly basis.

●       Receive the goods as per the description on the purchase order/request. Inspects goods upon delivery and rejects inadequate, broken, lower quality and other items not meeting the requirements of the order.

●       Dispatch goods from the warehouse using appropriate Mercy Corps procedures, Store Release forms, Waybills, and update Stock Records.

●       Prepare a report of monthly stocks, end of grant stocks, fiscal year physical counts and other physical counts, as instructed by the supervisor.

●       Display bin cards on each item in the warehouse.

●       Maintain physical and electronic copies of inventory, as per formats and forms provided in the Warehouse Manual.

●       Generate the commodities movement waybills and gate passes.

●       Ensure an independent monthly stock count is conducted and recorded.

●       Conduct themself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

 Security

·       Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

·       Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

GEDSI (GENDER, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION)

·       Understand and aware GDI related priorities of the country office and contribute for the realization of priorities (continually work to understand and be aware of the gender diversity and inclusion priorities of the country office and contribute in the execution)

·       Promote gender equal and inclusive workplace culture in a day-to-day interaction with a team member, partners and program participants.

Organizational Learning 

·       As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

·       Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

·       Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

●       2 years minimum of relevant experience

●       Responsible, trustworthy, punctual, hardworking, and clean.

●       A working knowledge of English is desired.

●       Must have initiative and work largely unsupervised.

Success Factors

The successful Storekeeper will assist warehousing tasks in delivering successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with Mercy Corps and donor regulations. They will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with international and national personnel both in a managerial and training capacity while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and process information in support of changing program activities. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a solid commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in (Denan and Abakorow Woreda).

 Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

 We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

 Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

 We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

How to Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised.  All applications submitted to the Mercy Corps office or electronically include a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents. Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts.  In order to ensure fairness to all applicant’s personal inquiries are not permitted.

 Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.

 “Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and    diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”

 DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 03 September 2022/ 4:00 PM

 Please send non-returnable applications and credentials to one of the following addresses: et-recruitment@mercycorps.org

 Note: Please make sure that you mention the position title in the subject line of your email application.

 OR:Mercy Corps RecruiterAddis Ababa: P.O. Box 14319Arbaminch: P.O. Box 33 , Jijiga: P.O. Box 225Negelle Borena: P.O. Box 116Dire Dawa: P.O. Box 974