Head Storekeeper (Internal Candidates Only)

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. • Supervisor: The incumbent reports to the Warehousing Officer. • Supervisees: Not applicable. Responsibilities• Supervises the receipt and custody of all goods, commodities, and equipment, stored in the assigned warehouse; maintains up to date stock control records with particular attention to the accurate recording of goods receipts, stock on hand, and oversees correct prompt input into the ERP system. • Oversees accurate processing of ERP transactions in regard to goods receipts, 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 documentation; conducts regular spot checks to ensure the accuracy of ERP stock data. • Issues all commodities as required by the Warehousing Officer. • Supervises warehouse staff assigned permanently or temporarily 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 fully fulfilled by all staff. • Is responsible for the management of the facilities assigned. This include monitoring and implementing infrastructure repairs and upgrades, ensuring that assigned warehouse equipment and safety and security infrastructure is operational and effective, and 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 other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. • Applying Technical Expertise • Planning and Organizing • Following Instructions and Procedures • Analyzing • Learning and Researching Education• Successful completion of secondary education. • Diploma in business and office practice or other related discipline. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work Experience• Successful completion of secondary education is required. • You are required to have a Diploma in business and office practice or other related discipline. • You are required to have at least five years’ experience in storekeeping or logistics functions. • Are you currently residing in Duty Station. It is required that you specify your current location. * Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs., owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A \"yes\" answer doesn't necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. * Do you have any outside activities or political affiliations that could potentially influence your ability to perform your duties with UNRWA? You are required explain. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).