Position: Admin & Store Operation Assistant

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Hawassa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 days ago

Deadline: June, 03/2024 (8 days left)

Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyze partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snv.org.

Purpose of the job

Admin and Store Operation Assistant is part of the Regional Operations team, within SNV SNNP and Sidama region, which focuses on providing operational support services in the region to ensure the availability and quality of administration and logistics to fully support SNV operations.

She/he acts as a service provider, supporting all projects in operation support functions by ensuring a timely response to the projects and the client community.

Job Description

Administration

• Receive visitors and calls, handle their inquiries, direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs, and update visitors’ list tracker.

• Maintain scheduling and event calendars and assisted on booking meeting rooms and events if any

• Support operation team on taxi booking and payment preparation at the regional level

• Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material

• Support the regional operation team in receiving tender documents according to SNV standard procedure.

Stock Management

• Ensure that all goods in the regional office are packed safely and segregated according to their nature.

• Manage regional stock data and tracking systems by SNV standard procedures.

• Always Ensure physical stock in the stores tallys with book balances. Organize the loading, unloading, and stocking of all stores when stock arrives or is to be taken out.

• Ensure all stock is in its correct positions and easily accessible.

• Updating of stock/bin cards and system daily; share the updated report with the ROM and SNV AA office on a weekly basis

• Ensuring that all store paperwork and ERP system are completely updated, Internal Requisition Forms, Goods Receipt Notes, Goods issue notes, Packing Lists, and any other documentation according to SNV Storage procedure.

Asset Management

• Manage asset inventory and tracking systems in the regional office and submit reports to the Addis Ababa SNV office.

• Keeps track of all asset and equipment movements and updates asset and equipment registers in SharePoint and ERP.

• Ensure Asset tags for every asset in the region with consultation SNV Addis Ababa office.

• Any other task as assigned by the line manager or their direct line management

Cleaning

 Ensure cleaning of all stores and office should be done daily.

Security of Stock and Office

• Ensure that all stocks are secure and stock levels are per their level on the appropriate bin-card/Stock cards and other Storage documentation.

• Ensure that the stores and office are in a lockable state and quickly report on any insecurities in the stores

• Ensure proper cleaning and safeguarding of the SNV Amhara regional office

Issue handling

• Answers questions with regards to one or multiple operational services, within set guidelines and procedures. Ensures issues are escalated promptly through the right channel when necessary, to ensure full operational support.

Data handling

Ensures data filing and administration on a specific operation support service. Processes, organizes, checks, and (if applicable) analyses data by applying routine working methods. Signals abnormalities, monitors, and reports on the overall provision of services, to ensure consistency in delivery against service standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in relevant discipline with a higher thinking level with relevant experience (1 or 2 years) in operations and procurement activities

• Good knowledge of purchasing systems

• Knowledge of Donor funding regulations

• Good written and spoken English

• Excellent skills in purchasing techniques within the context of this position

• Good computer skills: Excel, Word, the purchasing system, and SAP BD system

• Attention to details

• Ability to plan with good organizational skills, including prioritization and ability to work under pressure

• Initiative and ability to follow up on issues

• Good reporting and communication skills

Competencies

• Initiative

• Problem analysis

• Accuracy

• Adaptability

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Duty Station: Hawassa

Contract Duration: Seven months with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 3rd of June 2024.

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If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.