Nov 20, Regional Service Centre at Entebbe Individual Contractor – Warehouse Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Organizational setting and Reporting:

The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, offices away from headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions.

The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE), was established in July 2010, following the adoption of General Assembly resolution 64/269. The Centre provides efficient, client-oriented and scalable services with the goal of moving transactional, non-location-dependent administrative functions to the Centre from its client entities.

This includes transactional elements of human resources, finance, multimodal movement and control, personnel and cargo transport and information and communications technology (ICT) support.

In addition to these services, the Office of the Director RSCE and support offices through the Deputy Director RSCE provides overall guidance on the operations of the RSCE including strategic planning, communication, budgeting, human resources management, property management, quality assurance and business intelligence, conference services, record keeping and archive management, and audit response and risk management.

These positions are available in the Property Management Unit of the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE). The Individual Contractor at this level reports to the Property Management Assistant (GS-6)

Purpose:

The IC will work within the Property Management Unit of the RSCE to assist with the re-organization of the warehouse and perform other warehouse related duties and functions.

Schedule:

The IC contract will be for a period of six (06) months.

Specific Tasks to be performed by the IC:

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

Transport office furniture, chairs, drawers etc.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma or equivalent required.

At least one (1) year previous experience and working knowledge of a warehouse environment is required.

Ability/knowledge to operate a forklift is desirable.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Regional Service Centre at Entebbe Individual Contractor – Warehouse Assistant Jobs in Uganda

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