Medair
Key objectives
- Work closely with South Sudan Juba Warehouse Team to run full stock count of Juba warehouse including a 100% match with data in the warehouse management system (system update).
- During above exercise, identify dead stock and dispose to allow for additional warehousing space.
- Work closely with South Sudan Juba Warehouse Team to Identify root causes of data inaccuracy and potential bottlenecks by mapping the warehouse process and consequently, create solutions.
- Empower the South Sudan Juba Warehouse Team through training and capacity building to adopt suggested solutions and remove root causes for data inaccuracy.
- Proposing ways to improve communication between team members involved in stock management (Programmes, Warehouse, Procurement, etc.)
- Set Medair South Sudan country program staff on the path to re-establish trust in data accuracy and align on efficient and effective warehouse processes.
Output
- Physical inventory done and 100% match with system data.
- Dead stock is removed from warehouse.
- Root causes of data inaccuracy are identified and solutions created.
- Processes are implemented to ensure data accuracy moving forward.
- Medair South Sudan country program staff has trust in data in the warehouse management system and is familiar with efficient and effective warehouse processes.
- The warehouse team demonstrates ownership and takes responsibility for good stock management and is motivated to continuously improve services provided to the programme teams.
Workplace & Working Conditions
Field based position in Juba, South Sudan. Accommodation will be shared housing with provision of food or food allowance.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
As soon as possible, 3 months. Final report deadline: 5 days after assignment.
Essential profile of the consultant
- Minimum 4 years relevant logistics and management experience in emergency and/or development context.
- Previous experience with Medair is a big asset.
- Demonstrated excellent experience in warehouse management, inventory control, and stock counts.
- Demonstrated good experience with warehouse systems and has technical ability to review, analyse and update system data.
- Demonstrated good experience in capacity building national staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both logistics and programme teams.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural setting, preferably in the logistics sector.
- Capacity to work under pressure & tight deadlines.
- Able to confront issues in a diplomatic and constructive way.
- Fluency in English.
- Successful completion of Medair ROC or HEAT Training (not older than 5 years). Certificate to be provided.
Transportation
Flights to and from South Sudan will be covered by Medair as well as ground transportation within South Sudan.
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to send their CV and cover letter that clearly illustrates their required expertise and availability to perform the requested services to [email protected] by the 6th of February 2022 11:59 pm CET.
Late or incomplete submissions will not advance to the shortlisting and interview phase. The subject line of the submission should be: “South Sudan Stock Management Consultant”.
The interested candidates will not be entitled to claim from Medair any costs or expenses which may be incurred in preparing and/or submitting the application.
All new deploying international staff to Medair’s country programmes (and other roles which require field travel) should be fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved COVID vaccine, supported with a COVID vaccination certificate as evidence.
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