Store Keeper

About GOAL

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability. GOAL is a non-for-profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.

Currently, we work with pastoralist, agropastoral, pastoral dropouts, rural small holder farmers, rural/urban youth and street children to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience in Ethiopia working closely with local communities, local government, donors and other key actors. GOAL E Humanitarian Response is centered on nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, multipurpose cash, NFIs and protection interventions in country wide while the recovery and development focus on livelihoods, economic opportunities, health, health and nutrition system strengthening and WASH with solid emphasis on integrated programming and community-based approach in Oromiya regional state. The Street Children programme is implemented with local partners in Addis Ababa and Hawassa. We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are eliminated and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO, UNHCR, WFP, UNOCHA and other private donors

ABOUT THE POSITON:

The Store Keeper is responsible for the receipt and distribution of property including the over all inventory of Fixed Assets and their recordings for Rural Development and Humanitarian Response Programme. S/he Maintains a daily stock balance for the replacement of items as well as the completion of correctly recorded store documents for auditing purposes.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES

·         Handles incoming and outgoing stock to/from store and ensures that store requisition and issue vouchers are properly completed;

·         Ensures the use of stock card for recording all items and make sure one stock card must be used for only one item;

·         Handles goods receipts and properly stores and ensures that all the proper documentation is handled and managed in a professional way;

·         Maintains an accurate and timely record keeping in accordance with all finance and logistics formats and procedures;

·         Ensures storage areas are kept clean and organized at all times and reports immediately to the Head of Logistics any problems relating to the safe storage of stock;

·         Reports and updates the stock balance weekly, monthly, and quarterly and submit to the Logistics Supervisor;

·         Ensures timely and safe delivery of items/goods from the store to the departments;

·         Carries out daily, weekly and monthly stock reconciliations;

·         Keeps  proper filing of all the stock and related documents;

·         Ensures that material issue Note, Goods Receiving Notes and other related documents are properly managed and make sure that this document matches the actual quantity against physical count(Issued or received);

·         Ensures that all GRNs are received from end delivery points on time;

·         Reports any obsolete, damage, loss or missing items;

·         Conducts inventory control/check periodically through physical count as per GOAL’s policy;

·         Conducts quarterly inventory of Fixed asset with the delegated person from department;

·         Ensures that GOAL Ethiopia’s logistics, procurement and financial procedures and policies are adhered to at all times;

·         Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:

·         GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

·         A chance to develop tangible experience.

·         Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.  

COMMITMENTS:

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture.

GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other policy, rules and regulation of the organization.

GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement?  Then join us if you have:

·         Diploma in Purchasing, Supplies Management or related field with a minimum of 2 years related experience preferably in NGO.

·         Familiar with donor guidelines; USAID/OFDA, ECHO, EHAF, etc.

·         Self-starter and able to work under minimal supervision.

·         Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management.

·         Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment.

Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable qualities, skills, and competences:

·         Good command of English language

·         Able to speak local language

·         Skills to operate common office equipment.

·         ability to interact with senior level staffs and other staffs.

Background from/familiarity local area.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position