Store keeper and Warehouse officer

Terms of Reference

Introduction:

The National Skills Development Program (NSDP) is a National Priority Program (NPP) established after the April 2004 Berlin announcement made by H.E. President Karzai. The overall goal of the NSDP is to contribute to the socio-economic recovery of Afghanistan through building a national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system which is responsive to labor market needs and which provides Afghans with the knowledge and skills for decent work.

The NSDP has a Steering Committee consists of 9 relevant Ministries with the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, (MOLSA) designated as a lead Ministry. The NSDP operates as a self-contained entity as a National Priority Program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; mainly financed from the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) through the Ministry of Finance, and the World Bank and other funding agencies.

Scope of Duties:

The Store keeper and Warehouse officer will be responsible for proper care and maintenance of stock, which will be including, receiving and managing inventory and will work under the daily supervision of the Senior Admin and Services Officer and under the overall responsibility of the Program Coordinator.

 Since the post is funded from the discretionary budget of Government, therefore the initial duration of the assignment will be for 10 months which coincides with the end of fiscal year. Two months will serve as probationary period; the position is subject to approval of Ministry of Finance for the fiscal year 1400. And he/ she will be responsible for performing the following activities:

1. Maintains records of all routine and logistic affairs according to office standard procedures
2. Picking up goods and materials that subject to send to other places, labeling, and sorting.
3. Prepare and update inventory list of all goods and materials in the stock at NSDP main office.
4. Storage and maintain of goods and materials in the stock in a good position
5. Provide reports of distributed materials and goods from the stock
6. Prepare inventory list of wear out tools and equipment’s.
7. Ensure adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock levels and maintain inventory control.
8. Inspect deliveries for damage or discrepancies; report those to accounting for reimbursements and record keeping.
9. Provide purchase and request of all necessary goods and materials.
10. Carry out any other tasks assigned by the supervisors as per the requirement;

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor Degree in related field with 4 years’ relevant experience in Storekeeping inventory control, recordkeeping or stock handling with National, Government and International Organization.  
2. Effective communication, IT and interpersonal skills including (i) a full working knowledge of English (ii) fluency in both national language (Pashto and Dari) reading, writing, listening and speaking skill (iii), the ability to interact and coordinate with NSDP staff, contractors, Government officials, and consultants.
3. Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management
4. Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment
5. Analytical mind with ability to make accurate mathematical computations
6. Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management
7. Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time
8. Skills to operate common office equipment
1. Physical ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 20kg,

Closing Date for Applications

The closing date for applications is 26,1, 2021

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates should submit their applications, in writing, to the National Skills Development Program (NSDP), Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs located in first Macroryan, Kabul, or e-mail their application (indicating in the subject line the VA number and the title of the post applied for) to: nsdp.hr2@gmail.com

Special Note:

Please note that applications received after the closing date and without mentioning title of the post applied for in subject line of the Email will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications correspond to the above criteria will be contacted for written test or interview.