Storekeeper – U.S Embassy Kampala
Job Title: Storekeeper (Expendables)
Organization: U.S. Embassy Kampala
Duty Station: Kampala
The incumbent is expected to operate independently with daily check ins with the supervisor and occasional guidance on projects, policy, and procedures.
Records Management – 50%
• Incumbent maintains a running record of all supplies in the expendable
warehouse. Handles all expendable requests for office and maintenance supplies.
Is responsible for the movement of supplies in and out of the supplies store
ensuring appropriate personnel sign approvals and receipts of goods.
Warehouse management – 30%
• Keeps supplies and the warehouse in a clean, tidy and orderly fashion and
is responsible for receiving, packing and storing of new stock. Must have
knowledge of the location of all supplies in the warehouse and forward all
issuance forms to the General Services Clerk daily.
• Ensures timely responses to all in-coming requests; certifies that all
necessary information has been entered on the request form and is responsible
for all the necessary documentation needed for the disposal of outdated stock.
Inventory Management – 20%
• Conducts annual inventory to help ensure that all items are stored
properly, no missing items and no safety or fire hazards exist. During the
inventory period, helps the inventory clerks in counting and reconciliation of
stock. Assists in arranging items for sale and disposal.
Minimum Qualifications for this job:
Knowledge
Pre-hire (Operational)
• General knowledge of local commodities market for procurement of
expendable supplies on the local market is required.
• Must have general knowledge of logistics and inventory management and
warehousing best practices as they apply to the Expendables property section.
Post-hire (Organizational)
• Incumbent must have a good working knowledge of Department of State
and/or associated Agency supply instructions and procedures which apply to
storekeeping.
Education
• Completion of secondary school (O & A Level) is required.
Licensing/Certifications/Training
• On the
job training
• 40 hours of PA563- Property Management and Warehouse Workshop
• 4 days of PA500-ILMS Expendables Management Overseas
• Successful completion of SMITH System Defensive Training
Work
Experience
Nonsupervisory:
• Two years of clerical and warehouse store operations is required.
Application Instructions
Applications should be made online via the link below:
Closing Date: 23rd September 2022
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