New Job Opportunity at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

 
Job Summary

Planning and supervising the execution of the Warehouse and Stock Management activities in the project or capital according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal functioning of the mission

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
• Experience Level: Mid level
• Experience Length: 2 years

Job Description

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Title: WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Direct Reports: ADCSC (Assistant Deputy Coordinator in charge of Supply Chain)

Location: Dar es Salaam

Job Summary

Planning and supervising the execution of the Warehouse and Stock Management activities in the project or capital according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the optimal functioning of the mission

Required Criteria

Minimum Educational Qualification: Desirable Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or relevant university degree.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years technical experience

Experience as a Warehouse Manager and/or experience in MSF Logistics department or any other international NGO in humanitarian projects is a strong asset.

Languages: English and Swahili (speak, read and write), French will be an asset

Competences:

• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Results oriented
• Service Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Stress Management

Knowledge

• Knowledge on ERP system and Microsoft office.
• Basic mathemathics and use of measuring equipment 

Accountabilities

Planning and supervising on a day-to-day basis the Warehouse and Stock Management activities in the project or capital, ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols and procedures. These activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Physically and administratively managing medical and non-medical stocks in conjunction with the supply officer and the stock owners and assuming responsibility for the warehouse and its contents
• Ensuring that all necessary tools and management procedures are in place in order to avoid stock ruptures, losses (expiries, damages due to bad storage conditions, temperature breach) and excess stocks. Regularly checking inventory levels (physical counts), keeping inventories up to date and monitoring consumption
• Checking, recording and arranging the goods received and ensuring the availability of a wide range of items for various projects and departments (medical supplies, food, spare parts, tools, equipment, etc.)
• Ensuring that all items are well organized and correctly stored according to their specificity, well protected, fully identified and easily accessible (cleanliness, security, access, etc.)
• Supervising the team under his/her responsibility including the definition and planning of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule and organizing and leading team meetings
• Supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
• Performing delegated tasks according to his her speciality and as specified in his/her job description

How to Apply?

Please manually apply for this job using the details below:
All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV and copy of relevant professional certificates not later than Thursday 29TH August 2019 at 4.00 pm. Please quote the job title on the email subject “WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR” and send to email address MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org or . The applications can also be submitted at MSF offices situated at Hamza Aziz Street, Kahama Court, Masaki, Dar es Salaam OR in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.