Head Storekeeper, Beirut

## Head Storekeeper, Beirut - Organization:UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East - Office:UNRWA Lebanon Field Office Org. Setting and Reporting:UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff.UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent reports to the Warehousing Officer. Responsibilities:Supervises the receipt and custody of all goods, commodities, and equipment, stored in the assigned warehouse; maintains up to date stock control records with particular attention to the accurate recording of goods receipts, stock on hand, and oversees correct prompt input into the ERP system; Oversees accurate processing of ERP transactions in regard to goods receipts, issuance, stock transfer, deliveries and other related processes in order to maintain up to date ERP records of physical status of goods in the warehouse; prepares appropriate supply documentation; conducts regular spot checks to ensure the accuracy of ERP stock data; Issues all commodities as required by the Warehousing Officer; Supervises warehouse staff assigned permanently or temporarily while performing their duties in the assigned warehouse, ensures their safety measures are followed and monitors access authorization for security purposes. Similarly supervises and manages the activities of contractor staff who may be present in the warehouse to make deliveries or collections of goods and make sure that UNRWA warehouses adhere to safety and security regulations are fully fulfilled by all staff; Is responsible for the management of the facilities assigned. This include monitoring and implementing infrastructure repairs and upgrades, ensuring that assigned warehouse equipment and safety and security infrastructure is operational and effective, and ensuring that the facilities are maintained in a clean and hygienic state at all times; Ensures timely loading and off-loading of trucks received and dispatched to various locations; Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Competencies:UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Applying Technical Expertise Planning and Organizing Following Instructions and Procedures Analyzing Learning and Researching Education:Successful completion of secondary education; Diploma in business and office practice or other related discipline. Job - Specific Qualification:Not available. Work Experience:At least five years’ experience in storekeeping or logistics functions, is required. Applicants are required to mention if they are a Palestine refugee. If yes, please provide you Registration Card Number Applicants are required to mention if they have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother), please provide full name(s) and relationship. If applicable, please provide further details below. Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A "yes" answer doesn't necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. Languages:English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, EnglishandArabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).Required LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingEnglishUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIArabicUN Level IUN Level IUN Level IUN Level I Assessment:Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice:Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment for 1 year; including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. Grade and Salary: Grade 10, the monthly salary will start from USD 1,306.60 (Monthly Salary 1,139.60 + Supplementary Allowance USD 167),The salary may be subject to a reduced work schedule. Other benefits: Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service; 14 weeks of Maternity Leave; 2 weeks paternity leave. The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations. This vacancy notice is open to Internal and External candidates. Only candidates residing in Lebanon, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender balance in its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Lebanon, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post in the future should suitable vacancies become available, Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational sta