Storekeeper (Fleet)

Location: Gambela, Ethiopia

Deadline: 05 November 2025

Job Description

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Storekeeper (Fleet)

Contract Type/Grade: Service Contract Level 4

Number of positions: 1 position

Duty Station: Gambella

Duration: 12 Months

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

JOB PURPOSE

With the growing size of the WFP Fleet in Ethiopia, which is prompted by the upsurge in operations, Fleet operations have been decentralized to guarantee coverage of the country whenever and wherever transport challenges are faced. However, this decentralization of fleet operations brought another challenge in its management, especially in coordination of the fleet utilization, maintenance, spare parts inventory management, fuel, and many others. The incumbent, under the supervision of the Fleet Manager, Assist overall management of all Fleet operations, workshop activities and oversight of all Area Offices’ and Sub-Offices’ fleet/workshop assets and co-ordinate Fleet operations in accordance with the procedures, normative guidelines, and business rules as set by WFP.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of immediate Supervisor and in co-ordination with all Fleet staff, the incumbent shall perform the following duties:

1. Ensure that all goods received are carefully counted and registered; any differences in quantity either positive or negative are recorded on the GRN (Goods Receipt Note) or POD (Proof of Delivery) and sent back to the originator.

2. Responsible for quality control for all goods received, any goods received that are either damaged or incorrect should be registered and reported to immediate supervisor.

3. Ensure that all spare parts and materials requested are duly authorised and accountable to make certain that these are issued for the correct makes and models in accordance to the established section criteria for each vehicle/machinery manufacturer.

4. Responsible to ensure that spare parts and materials returned into stock are properly recorded.

5. Prepare all requests for spare parts and materials for transfer to other depots and ensure that these are properly packed and sealed.

6. Supervise and oversee the actual physical loading of spare parts and materials to other locations and ensure that they are loaded in a proper way to avoid damage during transit.

7. Continuously obtain and maintain the latest up-to-date spare parts catalogues, prices list, cross- reference and superseded numbers for all operational Assets.

8. Implement proper stock management and ensure that all minimum and maximum stock levels are maintained prevent “out of stock” situations occurring.

9. Organise & implement regular internal stock-taking and ensure that all stock records are accurate in accordance with auditing practices.

10. Responsible to ensure that all spare parts and materials are stored in a safe, clean and secure environment using the most efficient layout with maximum space utilisation.

11. Prepare orders for both local & international procurement and track the complete procurement process including, freight, customs clearance and in-country processes until goods are finally received.

12. Ensure that all normative guidelines, systems and procedures established for stock management are strictly adhered to.

13. Responsible to ensure that all data is entered into the FMS pertaining to the Stock Control & Tyres modules.

14. Share experiences gained with other staff members and strive towards creating good team building and harmonious atmosphere.

15. Travel occasionally, as required by the Organisation.

16. Perform any other duties as requested

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of secondary school, technical college diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in transportation/logistics, supply chain management, or a related fields.

Experience:

At least 4 years as storekeeper in managing spare parts and materials or similar relevant work experience in a private company, humanitarian organization and dealing with logistics operations.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good working knowledge of the complete Microsoft Office suite.

• Proficient in the use of computerized FMS management system and Fleet wave.

• Ability to provide basic technical advice and maintain effective (inclusive, collaborative, unified) logistics coordination mechanisms with humanitarian partners and other relevant stakeholders Languages:

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written communication in English and Local Language.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

5 November 2025-23:59-GMT+03:00 East Africa Time (Addis Ababa).