Head Storekeeper – Procurement and Logistics

About the role

UNRWA is recruiting a Head Storekeeper for its Procurement and Logistics Department in Amman, Jordan. The post reports to the Warehousing Officer and covers supervision of goods, stock control, warehouse staff and facility upkeep. The appointment is a fixed-term position of 1 year with a 1-year probation period, with possible extension depending on funds, performance and continuing need.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise receipt and custody of goods, commodities and equipment in the assigned warehouse and keep stock control records up to date, including accurate recording of receipts and stock on hand and correct entry into the ERP system.
• Oversee accurate processing of ERP transactions for goods receipts, issuance, stock transfers and deliveries, prepare supply documentation and run regular spot checks of ERP stock data.
• Issue commodities as required by the Warehousing Officer.
• Supervise permanent and temporary warehouse staff, ensure safety measures are followed and monitor access authorisation; also supervise contractor staff delivering or collecting goods so that safety and security regulations are met.
• Manage the assigned facilities, including monitoring and implementing repairs and upgrades, keeping equipment and safety/security infrastructure operational and maintaining a clean, hygienic environment.
• Ensure timely loading and off-loading of trucks arriving at and leaving the warehouse.

Required profile

• Successful completion of secondary education.
• Diploma in business and office practice or another related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in storekeeping or logistics functions.
• Residing in the duty station (Amman).
• English at UN Level II reading, writing and listening, and Arabic at UN Level II reading, writing and listening.

What we offer

• Grade 10 monthly basic salary of 668.300 Jordanian dinars, possibly adjusted for a reduced work schedule.
• Provident fund contribution of 15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency.
• Mandatory medical insurance and 30 days of annual leave.
• Dependency allowance, subject to eligibility.