The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those who need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday. 

• All children learn from a quality basic education.

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.  

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

ROLE PURPOSE:  

Duty Station : Tsagebegi-Waghimra

The Warehouse Officer's primary role in the Therapeutic Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) is to oversee and manage all warehouse operations related to the storage, handling, and dispatch of food commodities and non-food items. This role ensures that all warehouse activities are conducted in compliance with Save the Children and WFP standards, ensuring the availability, quality, and integrity of supplies that are critical for the success of the TSFP. The Warehouse Officer is responsible for maintaining efficient and effective warehouse systems, ensuring accurate inventory management, and upholding stringent quality control measures. This role is essential to the timely and reliable delivery of lifesaving nutritional support to children and pregnant/lactating women who are beneficiaries of the TSFP. Additionally, the Warehouse Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and safety of the warehouse environment, contributing to the overall operational success of the TSFP.

Activity Overview

The Warehouse Officer will be responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of the warehouse for the Therapeutic Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP). This includes the receipt, storage, and dispatch of food commodities and non-food items. The Warehouse Officer will ensure the efficient and effective management of warehouse operations in compliance with Save the Children and WFP standards and guidelines.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Warehouse Operations Management:

• Supervise and manage the receipt, storage, and dispatch of TSFP food commodities and other supplies.

• Ensure proper handling, stacking, and storage of items in the warehouse.

• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures for warehouse management.

• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is available for program needs.

Inventory Control:

•  Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all warehouse transactions, including receipts, dispatches, and stock balances.

•  Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile them with inventory records.

•  Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory status to the Logistics Manager and other relevant stakeholders.

•  Implement measures to prevent and manage stock discrepancies, damages, and losses.

Quality Control:

• Ensure that all food commodities and supplies are stored in accordance with WFP and Save the Children quality standards.

• Monitor the condition of stored items and take appropriate actions to prevent spoilage, contamination, and damage.

•  Implement and monitor temperature and pest control measures within the warehouse.

Coordination and Communication:

•  Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely and accurate receipt of supplies.

•  Work closely with the TSFP program team to understand and meet their inventory needs.

•  Liaise with transporters and other stakeholders to ensure timely dispatch and delivery of supplies.

•  Participate in coordination meetings and provide updates on warehouse operations.

Safety and Security:

• Ensure the warehouse is secure and that safety measures are in place to protect staff and inventory.

•  Implement and enforce health and safety protocols within the warehouse.

• Conduct regular safety inspections and drills.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular reports on warehouse operations, inventory status, and any issues encountered.

• Maintain comprehensive and organized records of all warehouse activities and transactions.

•  Document best practices, lessons learned, and improvements made in warehouse management.

Additional job responsibilities 

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse management, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse management principles and practices.

• Proficiency in using inventory management software and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 - Experience with WFP and/or Save the Children logistics and supply chain procedures is an advantage.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

•  Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

LANGUAGE: 

• Fluency in Local Language, Amharic, and English, both written and spoken.

OTHER SKILLS:

•  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Ability to work in challenging environments and adapt to changing circumstances.

•  Strong commitment to promoting accountability and learning.

Additional Note

Hardship allowance will be paid 50% of the basic salary for Female staff and 40% of basic salary for Male staff.

COMPETENCIES  

• SC Values are Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following competencies on an ongoing basis.

• Leading Delivering result: Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving our own performance or that of the team/organization.

• Thinking applying technical and professional expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practices within and outside the organization.

• Engaging 

• Working effectively with others: Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.

• Communicating with Impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others.      

 The duty station of the position holder will be in Tsagebegi Woreda for Seven months. This role is offered based on national terms and conditions only.

How To Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

Use the below link to apply:  

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We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.