Oxfam in Ethiopia invites applicants for the following posts
Position : Warehouse Assistant
Duration : 9 Months
Duty Station : Jijiga
Salary Level : According to Oxfam Salary Scale
Closing date : May 30, 2017
Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty
Country Context
A new Oxfam Country Strategy (OCS) was finalised in 2015 and a Country Operating Model (COM) in 2016. A transition process has been completed to amalgamate all existing Oxfam operations in a country under one roof. A new operating model has been introduced for Vision 2020 and will be rolled out and embedded in Ethiopia over the next 3 years. A key component of this is the establishment of an Executing Affiliate (EA) to operationalize the Oxfam programme in Ethiopia, under the oversight of the Oxfam International Country Director (OI CD). As the legally registered entity in the country, it employs in-country staff, is the asset holder, primary contract signatory with in-country donors and suppliers, manages finances and provides back office support and IT systems, and represents the Oxfam Confederation in country. Complementing the work of the Executing Affiliate are Partner Affiliates that provide funding (restricted and unrestricted), thematic expertise and influencing capacity.
Team Purpose
The Business Support team will be accountable for ensuring that all business procedures (HR, Administration, Security, Logistics and IT) are adhered to and implemented in a manner that is compliant with Oxfam policies, standards and procedures.
In particular, the Logistics Team will provide a professional, business focussed on logistics, delivering proactive solutions based approach for resolving issues and ensuring that the operational business requirements are effectively managed to deliver organisational results, and support the achievement of programme outcomes.
Job Purpose
The main purpose of the Warehouse Assistant is to work as part of the logistics team, managing all responsibilities related to assets, equipment, warehouses, as well as dispatching of goods. The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for ensuring quality in asset management support across the Ethiopia programme. Where appropriate, the Warehouse Assistant will provide support to field teams through assessment and accompaniment.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Warehouse and Stock Management
2. Compound and Structures’ maintenance
3. Assets & inventory items’ maintenance
Other
Other parts of Logistics Unit
Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable