Reference number: 202416
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Temporary Position
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Temporary Warehouse Assistant
Overview To monitor the consumable purchase and monitor and attribute to correct programs/ scientists.
Duties and responsibilities
Tracking the purchase orders and delivery of supplies in coordination with the procurement team and requestors to help ensure timely procurement and delivery of supplies for Systematic organization of supplies and materials stored in the warehouses located at Kiboko Research Station.
Coordinate with the Research Station Manager and Storekeepers for cross-checking of all the deliveries that are made to the station & ensure all data related to goods received and goods withdrawn is duly captured in the existing system.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the warehouse management system to improve efficiency and accountability by proposing ideas and implementing those that are duly approved & assist the warehouse staff in sorting and placing materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
Conduct regular checks related to requisition, receipt, stacking, and dispatch of goods and supplies and submit a weekly report to the supervisor, highlighting any areas of possible concern and assist warehouse staff in conducting physical inventories on a regular rotating basis to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Assist the FAW team with the inoculations and ongoing experiments in the screenhouse.
Any other task assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
At least a Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years’ experience.
Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Education, knowledge and experience • At least a Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years’ experience.
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Terms and conditions • This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• This is a temporary hire for a period of four (4) months.
• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.
Application process The application deadline is 10 Mar 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
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