Fresher Warehouse Assistant UN Job Opportunities – United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Job Title: Warehouse Assistant (Fresher UN Jobs)
Organization: United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Reference: RSCE/ICWA/03/2021
About US:
The Regional Service Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Property Management Assistant, the IC will perform the following roles and responsibilities:
Goods In:
- Loading and unloading delivery vans or lorries.
- Checking that the correct quantity and type of goods have been received.
- Recording any damaged, missing or faulty goods.
- Signing the delivery form, once satisfied that the goods are complete.
- Labelling and Moving the goods to the correct area in the warehouse, either manually or using mechanical handling equipment (forklift etc.)
Storage & Stock Control:
- Allocating storage space to goods
- Relocating and re-stacking goods to make space for new delivery; palletize goods /equipment
- Maintaining records (computerised) of goods, their location and quantity; re-ordering if stock levels fall too low
Goods Out:
- Assist with issuances of equipment and items from the warehouse (picking goods that have been ordered; keeping records of goods which have been picked; preparing issue vouchers; moving and stacking goods ready for delivery)
Other Responsibilities:
- Maintain records of all warehouse activities and procedures.
- Compliance with security procedures and health & safety
- Assemble various office furniture / equipment (with minimal assistance)
- Clean, secure and arrange shelves (maintaining orderliness and cleanliness)
- Quality control of goods in and / or goods out
- Assist with the distribution of materials and supplies, if necessary
- Assist in conducting weekly/monthly inventory
- Have the knowledge and skills to transport office furniture, chairs, drawers etc.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE Warehouse Assistant job placement should hold a High school diploma or equivalent required.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- One year of previous experience and working knowledge of a warehouse environment is required.
- Ability/knowledge to operate a forklift is desirable.
- Good communication, organizational, time management and mathematical mental arithmetic ability.
- Data entry and computer skills.
- Dependable and reliable.
- Spatial awareness and judgement.
- Attention to details.
- Ability to regularly lift and / or move objects 10-50 lbs, occasionally lift and / or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
- Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Competencies:
- Professionalism – Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
- Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
How to Apply:
- All applicants must apply using a Personal History Profile (PHP) generated from INSPIRA (visit https://inspira.un.org ) as soon as possible after the Terms of Reference have been posted and well before the deadline stated therein.
- All applications must be accompanied by the following which MUST be provided at the time of submission:
- Signed Personal History Profile (PHP) as generated from INSPIRA (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate an account and the PHP) submitted as a PDF or JPEG attachment to the document.
- Copies of the required education qualifications.
- Latest performance evaluation report (for internal UN Candidates)
- Copies of other relevant certificates.
- Please note that only applications submitted to the email address: rsce2-recruitment@un.org will be considered. No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
- Please enter the reference of the job opening reference (RSCE/ICWA/03/2021) in the subject line of your e-mail.
- Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications will render that applicant ineligible for consideration.
- Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
NB: Please enter the reference of the job opening in the subject line of your e-mail (Check top of advert for job opening number). Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications will render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted based on the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
Deadline: 29th March 2021
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