Warehouse Keeper - Akkar - Ref# 460

Job Purpose

Mercy-USA is looking for a full time Warehouse Keeper (Akkar) to support the Food Parcels distribution activity by ensuring the efficient and effective management of the Warehouse and the proper management of the receipt, delivery and safety of goods.

Office Location: Akkar, Lebanon

Responsibilities

Warehouse Management: 

• Oversee daily operations of the warehouse storing food parcels. Ensure efficient space utilization and optimal inventory levels.

Managing Daily Workers: 

• Supervise and manage daily workers in the warehouse. Ensure they follow safety protocols and operational guidelines.

Coordination of Truck Movements: 

• Work closely with safety and security units, logistics and warehouse manager, and the distribution team to coordinate the movement of trucks in and out of the warehouse. Ensure all movements comply with safety standards.

Compliance with UN World Food Program Standards: 

• Strictly adhere to the rules and procedures of the United Nations World Food Program, particularly in handling, storing, and distributing food parcels.

Dispatch Planning: 

• Plan and coordinate the dispatch of food parcels from the warehouse to various distribution sites, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.

Food Quality Checks: 

• Regularly conduct quality checks of food parcels to ensure they meet necessary standards and are safe for distribution.

Inventory Management and Reporting: 

• Maintain accurate inventory records. Conduct regular stock reports and counts in alignment with WFP standards. Provide reports on warehouse activities, stock levels, and distribution schedules.

Communication with Donor: 

• Liaise with the donor regarding stock levels, distribution plans, and any challenges encountered.

Other Storekeeper Duties: 

• Perform additional tasks as required in the storekeeper role, including maintaining cleanliness in the warehouse, ensuring equipment is in good working order, and any other related duties.

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrate integrity and respect to Mercy-USA’s values and mission
• Display cultural, religious, racial, gender, age and nationality sensitivity and adaptability along with respect to all

Functional Competencies:

• Accurately completes and organizes multiple tasks by taking into account priorities and deadlines 
• Ability to identify challenges and propose alternative solutions
• Builds proper work relationships with reporting manager, staff, partners and stakeholders as required

Behavioral competencies:

• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Quick learner and ability to multitask 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity of the area of operations
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality
• Ability to work in constantly changing security environments
• Demonstrated capacity of teamwork 
• Timely response to urgent requests 

Minimum Hiring Requirements 

• Technical degree in Business Administration/Management or related field
• 3-5 years of professional experience in a related field
• A minimum of 2 years' experience with an NGO/ INGO
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures (warehouse safety, hygiene, quality standards) involved in warehouse management
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in warehouse management or logistics
• Good verbal and written command of the English Language
• Fluent in Arabic Language 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Knowledge of Excel is a requirement)
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills 

Child Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Disclaimer:

Mercy-USA is committed to child safeguarding and PSEA at all operational levels to protect its staff, volunteers and beneficiaries from the harm that arises out of sexual exploitation and abuse.  Mercy-USA conducts background checks on all new hires including requesting police reports. When individuals are terminated from Mercy-USA because of claims related to child safeguarding or PSEA, after investigation, they are reported to relevant authorities and added to relevant criminal/abuser registries to ensure they are not hired again by other INGOs, local NGOs or the UN.

Candidate Considerations: 

Mercy-USA prioritizes protecting employee culture and maintaining the quality of our work. The following documents will be requested if you are considered for hire: 

• Police Check/Report
• ID
• References List 

It is possible that as a condition for hiring, Mercy-USA will, with your consent, conduct an International Background Check and/or check national and interagency sex offender registries. 

Please note this position relies on donor funding and final approval, if for any reasons the funding is blocked or delayed, Mercy-USA reserves the right to take action including terminating the hiring process and/or the contract immediately.