Job Opportunity from WFP Timor Leste - Store Keeper (deadline 31 Mar 2011)

Vacancy Announcement No. 2011/TLS-009

Post Title: Store Keeper
Contract Type: Service Contract
Post grade: SC-3
Duty Station: Oecusse
Duration: One year Service Contract
(with 3 months SC probation period)
renewable.
Deadline of Application: 31 March 2011

Duties/Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub Office, Oecusse , the Store Keeper will be responsible for, and not limited to, the following duties: q Supervise the work of casual laborers. Ensure that proper control systems and adequate handling stacking of the cargo are being out into practice; acknowledge receipt for the quantities received/dispatched signing off reception/delivery orders and other related documents, including waybills.
q Physical control and direct responsibility of the quantity of the commodities, looking (and taking appropriate corrective actions and reporting immediately) for any sign of early deterioration through periodical inspections and physical inventories of the stacks. Isolate the commodities that can contaminate;
q Dispose the infested food in accordance with WFP rules and regulations;
q Keep records of commodities in the warehouse, through weekly reports, stock cards, ledger book and monthly book balance and physical counting;
q Check the infrastructure of the warehouse, if it is adequate for the storage of food items, looking at the roof, windows, doors, walls, floor and waste disposal mechanism, proposing corrective measures when needed;
q Response for the repacking operations for any torn/damaged commodities or sack;
q Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Qualifications/Experience:
§Secondary School education.
§At least 2-3 years of progressively responsible support experience including at least 1 year the field of transport, administration, accounting, statistics or another related field.
§ Sound judgment, initiative and integrity; ability to extract, interpret, analyze and format data and to resolve operational problems. Experience in utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.
§Must be able to work effectively under time constraints and pressure and to deal patiently and tactfully with staff members at all levels and with others.
§Fluency in both oral and written English. Knowledge of local languages.

Qualified Timorese candidates are requested to quote the Vacancy Number on the envelopes and send or hand deliver their application letter, enclosing their updated CVs together with copies of academic and professional certificates, names and addresses of three referees to:

Human Resources Unit OR Head of Sub Office
UN World Food Programme UN World Food Programme
Rua Balide, Mascarenhas, P.O. Box133, Dili, Timor Leste Oecusse Sub Office.

Post is open to male and female candidates, but female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Date issue : 24 March 2011.

WFP GIVES AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ALL GENDER OR EMPLOYEE