Job Summary:
You will help coordinate activities related to warehouse maintenance and goods receipt, storage handling, monitoring, and dispatch in support of the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. You will help ensure goods entrusted to the organization by donors are maintained applying established standards and in compliance with CRS and donor regulations, and international and local supply chain accountability standards and requirements.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate activities to ensure warehousing/storage facilities and all necessary equipment and supplies are secured and maintained in excellent physical condition and quantities for proper storage and safeguarding of commodities and goods. Conduct routine daily inspections of the commodities from sign of infestation and put in place monitoring system and take immediate action to eliminate damages/spoilage and deficiencies of goods and commodities. · Coordinate with the logistics team to schedule the timely receipt, dispatch, and delivery of goods to extended distribution points and/or partners. Maintain up-to-date information on the status of the movement of relief goods. · Help coordinate receipt (offloading, checking and verifying quantities/weight and quality) and dispatch (packing, labeling, loading); and ensures verification, preparation, and maintenance of accurate, complete, and up-to-date documentation on all goods received and shipped. · Plan and supervise the work of casual laborers' delivery surveyors and outsourced cleaners. · Oversee the warehouses and inspection of commodities and goods to ensure they are in excellent condition. Provide immediate report in damage and/or loss handling of replenishment of commodities and goods to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained in accordance with program needs to reduce pipeline break/shortfall. · Ensure an efficient and reliable inventory stock control system for food commodities, goods and warehouse materials/equipment and oversees maintenance of an up-to-date stock ledger. · File and distribute documents as required and assist with the preparation of reports related to commodities and goods movements, damage, or loss, inventory stock control, fumigation & spray record and warehouse activitiesRequired Languages - English and Amharic
Travel - None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good coordination, prioritization, and time management skills Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics Good communication and relationship management skills Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-orientedPreferred Qualifications
Training in Administration, Accounting, Procurement, General Stock Management, preferred.Supervisory Responsibilities: none
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: PDP staff, Logistics Manager, LMIS officers and SCM manager
External: CRS partners, Transport and Survey companie
Basic Qualifications
BA.BSc degree in related field of study Minimum of 4 years' work experience in inventory or warehouse coordination, preferably with an international organization. Knowledge and understanding of inventory management and control principles. Ability to manage manual workforce Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word). Experience with database management systems (e.g. MS Access) is a plus.Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest. Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions. Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.Agency Leadership Competencies:
Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation. Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance. Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.What we offer
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.