BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Storekeeper is responsible for the effective management of WFP’s warehouse operations in Garowe Area Office, ensuring the safe
receipt, storage, dispatch, and tracking of food and non-food commodities in compliance with WFP standards and procedures.
Under the direct supervision of the National Logistics Officer of Garowe AO and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office, the
incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority)
• Receive, dispatch, and tranship commodities against approved documentation (e.g., waybills, delivery notes), ensuring accurate physical
counts, quality checks, and proper recordkeeping.
• Conduct daily reconciliations, maintain stack cards and ledger books, verify inventory accuracy, and report discrepancies or losses with
recommendations for corrective action.
• Monitor warehouse conditions and implement preventive measures to safeguard commodities, ensuring optimal space utilization and
adherence to WFP storage protocols.
• Supervise loading of dispatches, issue and confirm waybills in LESS (Last Mile), ensure trucks are fitted with tracking devices, and monitor vehicle movements via Novacom, reporting daily to the Country Office focal point.
• Coordinate with warehouse managing contractors on bag/carton coding, machine maintenance, and ink replenishment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with WFP standards.
• Provide training and guidance to warehouse staff, including contractor personnel, cooperating partners (CPs) and government partners
to build capacity and ensure consistent performance aligned with WFP procedures.
• Prepare and submit timely reports on commodity movements, warehouse conditions, and transport activities, and respond to issues
requiring supervisory attention.
• Undertake regular supportive supervision spot checks to CPs and follow up on the implementation of agreed improvement plans to
ensure compliance with WFP operational standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support logistics and warehouse operations within the Area Office.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Completion of secondary school education OR University degree (Diploma/Bachelor) in Warehouse Management, Inventory
Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: At least four (4) years of relevant work experience with a Secondary School Certificate, OR a university degree
(Diploma/Bachelor’s) with a minimum of two (2) or more years of relevant experience in storekeeping, warehouse operations,
inventory management, logistics, or supply chain management.
Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and Somali Language.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation, including stack cards, ledger books, and transport documents.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and report discrepancies or losses.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and supervise warehouse staff and contractors.
• Capacity to work independently and under pressure in field-based and remote environments
How to apply
This position is open for qualified Somali National Candidates Only. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. WFP Somalia
offers female friendly spaces in the workplace.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through Workday using the link
below:
• External Applicants: Click Here
• Internal Applicants: Click Here
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
WFP seeks applicants of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
WFP is an equal
opportunity employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
Selection of candidates is made on a competitive basis.
WFP does not charge any application fees to candidates.
