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Warehouse Clerk

UNOPS

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Full Time 2026-06-30 Male/Female

Job Overview

Location

Kabul

Nationality

Afghan

About UNOPS

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.

Working with us

We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.

Diversity

With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.

Job Description

Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services.

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need.

Job Requirements

Job Specific Context

The position operates within the UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO), focusing on supporting life-saving initiatives and basic human needs. The Warehouse Clerk plays a crucial role in managing and ensuring efficient logistics and warehouse support services, which are vital for the timely delivery of humanitarian and development projects in a challenging environment. This role requires strict compliance with UNOPS asset management policies and internal control requirements.

Role Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Admin/Logistics Associate, the Warehouse Clerk manages and ensures the provision of efficient logistic and warehouse support services in compliance with UNOPS asset management policies, procedures, and internal control requirements. The incumbent fosters a quality and results-oriented approach, ensuring the optimal and cost-effective use of office resources.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management

Verify incoming goods against purchase orders, delivery notes, packing lists, and other supporting documents. Liaise with suppliers, transporters, and other stakeholders during receipt and dispatch processes.
Support the unloading, storage, stacking, labeling, and preservation of warehouse items in accordance with established procedures. <br> -
Maintain orderly, clean, and secure warehouse facilities in compliance with safety and security standards.
Maintain updated inventory records in relevant inventory and warehousing tracking tools.
Support regular physical stock counts and monitor stock levels, identifying replenishment requirements for supervisors.
Assist in identifying slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, or expired items and flagging appropriate actions to supervisors.
Process and complete documentation for all warehouse transactions, ensuring proper filing and maintenance for audit purposes.

2. Logistics and Asset Management Support

Support the timely and effective movement, storage, and distribution of goods in support of Logistics and operational requirements.
Support the registration, tagging, tracking, and management of project assets and non-expendable property.
Support physical verification exercises and annual inventory counts.
Maintain records of asset movements, transfers, disposals, and handovers.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records, reports, and supporting documentation.
Maintain organized filing systems for warehouse and asset management records.
Complete any other warehouse, logistics, inventory, or asset management-related task as assigned.

3. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

Support participation in training events for programme, operations, and projects personnel on logistics and warehouse related subjects.
Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Skills

Data Entry, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Quality Control, Records Management, Warehouse Management Systems

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

High School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
Secondary School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.

Desired

First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines.
Administrative certification.

Experience Requirements

Required

A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in warehouse management, logistics, or administration is required with a Secondary School Diploma. The number of years of experience required is reduced for candidates with higher education.

Desired

Ability to work with computer and google workspace packages.
Some experience in UN system organizations.

Language Requirements

Language	Proficiency Level	Requirement
English	Fluent	Required

Submission Guidelines

Please click on the below link for actual vacancy announcement to see the complete details and submission guideline as this is only an attempt for attracting female applicants for gender parity in organization. Please make sure you fill your profile/application properly with all relevant details in order to be considered for the next stage of recruitment/selection.

https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/3498

Submission Email

https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/3498

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