Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary:

IRW South Area Office is looking for an organized and motivated warehouse assistant to join our facility. The warehouse assistant will be responsible for ensuring inventory is processed, organized, and stored. The warehouse assistant will also package, scan, and prepare orders for delivery. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on their feet, focused on meeting quotas, and experienced in inventory software and databases. This role will interface mostly with South Area Office based operations and staff to ensure uninterrupted support to program team in effective and efficient way.

Technical

Level

• Move inventory and materials across facilities.
• Process inventory for delivery.
• Sort, organize and store inventory in the proper location.
• Package items and label correctly.
• Scan delivered items and ensured quality.
• Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors.
• Stack and organize large bulk items.
• Remove inventory from trucks or shipping and delivery to proper location.
• Update logs and documentation for inventory processing.
• Move materials from facilities to workstations, pick-up locations, or other locations.
• Wear safety gear at all times.
• Ensure workspace is free of debris and remove safety hazards from aisles.
• Work as an active team member to complete team goals.
• Prepare documentation and inventory for audits.

Operational Level

• Key staff trained and properly adhere to IR policies and procedures with regards to supply chain.
• Ensure preparation & record management of warehouse documentation so that may be accessed by relevant individuals as & when needed.
• Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, and other warehouse progress reports for management’s info.
• Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of policies / guidelines.
• Inter departmental relations are improved.
• Recommendations to Management for overall improvement in warehouse management.

Organizational

Level

• Record management.
• Systems / policies development
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Time management
• Strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions & dept.
• An understanding of Islamic Relief mission and values.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

Commitment to IRW equal opportunity policy.

KEYACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Overall, the warehouse management, proper recording, documentations, preparation/reporting of warehouse.

Qualification:

• BBA degree graduated or any other relevant degree.

Experience:

• At least three years relevant experience in warehousing management, inventory, with National NGOs and international NGOs

Computer Skills:

• MS Office, Outlook, ERP systems familiarity

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and updated CV to the following:

https://jobs.af/jobs/warehouse-assistant-_yLWIwOig/apply

The closing date for accepting applications is 30-Apr-2024. 

Please clearly state the Vacancy Announcement number and title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. 

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test/interview.

Note: The written test/interview will be on rolling basis due to the urgent need of the position, the written test/interview may take place before the closing date of the post/s.