Warehouse Assistant
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The Warehouse Assistant will manage day-to-day operations of a Core Relief Items warehouse, including receipt, storage, stock tracking, and dispatch of relief items. The role requires accurate documentation, compliance with IRC and UNHCR procedures, and support for distributions to refugees and asylum seekers. The position reports to the Field Manager.
- Warehouse operations for Core Relief Items in a humanitarian setting
- Requires 3–5 years of warehouse or stores management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field needed
- Experience with UNHCR-funded projects is an added advantage
- Must maintain accurate stock records and audit-compliant documentation
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The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for ensuring the overall care and maintenance of the Core Relief Items warehouse. S/he will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, stock tracking, and dispatch of CRIs. The role ensures accurate documentation, accountability of relief items, and compliance with IRC supply chain procedures and UNHCR’s stock requisition and release procedures to enable timely and effective distributions to refugees and asylum seekers. The Warehouse Assistant must be able to rapidly turn Program materials around, whilst ensuring the security of the materials and maintaining audit-compliant records, and prepare a monthly report for the expendables, assets, and equipment. The position holder will report to the Field Manager.
Major
Responsibilities
- Warehouse Operations
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- Monitor security of the IRC’s storage and supplies.
- Receive CRIs delivered to the warehouse and verify quantities against waybills, delivery notes, and purchase orders.
- Conduct physical inspection of items for quality, damage, expiry or shortages upon receipt.
- Ensure proper stacking, labeling, and organization of CRIs in the warehouse following FIFO/FEFO principles. Make sure warehouse is organized in a logical way so that materials can be located and counted easily, and there is sufficient space for movement and operations.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and security of the warehouse at all times.
- Stock Management And Documentation
- Receive goods from suppliers and other sites; inspect for damage or missing items; update all warehouse documentation.
- Maintain accurate stock records including Goods Received Notes (GRNs), Stock/bin cards, Dispatch notes and Waybills among others
- Update daily stock movement records and reconcile physical stock with documentation.
- Support periodic stock counts, daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations, and spot checks.
- Immediately report discrepancies, losses, damages, or expiries to the Field Manager and Protection Coordinator.
- Dispatch And Distribution Support
- Prepare CRIs for dispatch according to approved distribution plans.
- Support loading and offloading of CRIs during transportation to reception centers and settlements.
- Ensure correct quantities are released based on authorized release orders.
- Participate in CRI distributions when required, including verification and documentation.
- Coordination And Compliance
- Work closely with Program, MEAL, and Protection teams to support planned distributions.
- Ensure adherence to IRC, UNHCR, and OPM logistics and accountability standards.
- Support audits, donor verification exercises, and partner monitoring visits.
- Health, Safety And Safeguarding
- Promote safe warehouse practices, including fire safety and proper handling of materials.
- Adhere to IRC safeguarding, PSEAH, anti-fraud, and code of conduct policies.
- Immediately report any suspected misconduct, fraud, or diversion of relief items.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
- Key Working Relationships
- Internal: Field Coordinator, Finance and Admin Assistant, Protection Program Teams, MEAL and Drivers.
- External: UNHCR, OPM, AIRD, URDMC, implementing partners, transporters, casual laborers and interpreters.
- Minimum Qualifications And
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Stores Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Business Administration or related field from recognized University or institution.
Minimum 3–5 years’
in warehouse or stores management, preferably in humanitarian or NGO settings.
handling relief items or emergency supplies with an International Organization is an added advantage.
Prior
working with UNHCR-funded projects.
Familiarity with CRI kits and emergency distribution procedures.
working in refugee settlements or similar contexts.
Strong understanding of warehouse and inventory management principles.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word).
High level of integrity and accountability.
Ability to work under pressure and during emergency response.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Willingness to work extended hours during distributions.
Please note:
Deadline for receiving applications is
14th September 2026
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Professional Standards:
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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