2 x Warehouse Assistants, GS-4, Warehouse and Inventory Management Center, UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen

Job title:

2 x Warehouse Assistants, GS-4, Warehouse and Inventory Management Center, UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen

Company:

Unicef

Job description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.UNICEF is a place where careers are built; we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.Visit to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.For every child, commitmentThe Warehouse Inventory and Management Centre (WIMC) at the UNICEF Supply Division contributes to the overall objective of ensuring timely access of good quality strategic supplies for children by managing efficient and effective warehouse operations & production of emergency kits in Copenhagen. Working together with the network of global hubs and coordinating with procurement centres and the Emergency Coordination Unit to ensure optimal stock levels to meet the demand of UNICEF Country programmes as well as emergency support.How can you make a difference?The Warehouse Inventory and Management Centre is looking for committed and versatile collaborators that provide assistance in the Incoming, Outgoing and Production areas, as well as support for the various Warehouse Unit led projects and initiatives.Under the general guidance and supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Assistant will be responsible for the receiving, storage, packing and loading operations in the Supply Division (SD) Warehouse in Copenhagen.The position is required to perform mandatory shift work (day/evening) and overtime for emergency response. The position may also be required to undertake field deployments to support the establishment of new warehouses and processes that respond to UNICEF emergencies.1. Shipping and Receiving:

• Load and un-load trucks and containers using forklift and other equipment.
• Move and stack goods and boxes using pallets, forklifts, or hand trucks. Receive, inspect, and record incoming shipments from suppliers and other hubs. Create error reporting for all incompliant shipments with a view to packaging, palletization, and labelling requirements. Create put-away of shipments into the warehouse according to strategies in place in accordance with the procedures.
• Prepare shipments according to customer requirements and procedures in place.

Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments and generate and update inventory and shipping documents.2. Order Picking and Packing:

• Undertake picking operations on Pre-pick and De-pall with a view to procedures in place to ensure high quality of packing.
• Monitor product expiration dates and facilitate the rotation of stock, and follow the first expiry, first-out (FEFO) principle.
• Support and undertake packing of deliveries on Short Lines with a view to procedures in place to ensure high quality and efficiency of packing.
• Undertake packing operations for production orders (kits) on the Long Line and the Mini-Load with a view to procedures in place to ensure high quality and efficiency of packing.
• Organize and prepare the Long Line and Mini-Load operations for kit production, including overseeing the management and supervision of staff responsible for packing the kits.

3. Inventory Management:

• Perform annual physical inventory count, monthly counts, and ad-hoc counts.
• Perform line clearing and report any discrepancies.

4. Cleaning and Organizing:

• Perform general warehouse maintenance including cleaning of the warehouse and warehouse equipment and ensure a clean and orderly warehouse environment. Ensure equipment is well-maintained and report any malfunctions.

5. Safety Compliance:

• Comply with safety rules and regulations and wear appropriate protective gear.
• Report any safety hazards or incidents immediately to the supervisors or the appointed safety committee members.

6. Others:

• Supervision of temporary laborers at SD warehouse.
• Performance of any other duties as requested by the Supervisors.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…The following minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education
• Work Experience: Minimum four (4) years of professional experience from a similar operation.
• Language: Fluency in English.
• Forklift certificate and ability to operate a forklift or other warehouse equipment.
• Basic math and computer skills (SAP, WMS).
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Shift work (day and evening) is mandatory for this position.
• Flexibility and willingness to perform overtime, and work weekends for emergency response/heavy workload upon request.

The following desirables:

• Education: Training in warehouse and logistics
• Language: Working knowledge of another UN language (Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic).
• Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certificate.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:UNICEF competencies required for this post are…(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.Familiarize yourself with and its different levels.UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.We offer a , including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and . UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.Remarks:As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found .Visit us atAdvertised: 16 Sep 2024 Romance Daylight Time
Deadline: 30 Sep 2024 Romance Daylight Time

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Location

Danmark

Job date

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:14:25 GMT

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