Ware House Assistant at International Rescue Committee (Irc) – Uganda


Ware House Assistant at International Rescue Committee (IRC) – Uganda

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Ware House Assistant at International Rescue Committee (IRC) – Uganda

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About International Rescue Committee (IRC)

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to administrative management within International Rescue Committee (IRC)’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Uganda, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Full Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. SCOPE OF WORK: The Warehouse Assistant will serve to co-ordinate and undertake the effective functioning of the asset management processes based on required internal control measures. Reporting to the Supply Chain Officer, the Warehouse Assistant is responsible for ensuring the overall care, maintenance, updating, tracking and reconciliation of assets inventory at the IRC Field Offices of Kiryandongo and Palorinya. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Warehouse and inventory management Order tracking and supplier liaisons to ensure timely delivery of items Timely generation of product receipts in the integra systems after verification and confirmation of products delivered in collaboration with requesters Accountable for implementation of warehouse and use of Integra inventory management module Accountable for creation of movement journals and monthly physical and system counts at the designated warehouse. Ensuring warehouse layout and design is properly implemented and utilized for better storage Ensuring effective inventory tracking, monitoring and control. Supervising delivery and dispatching commodities, create timely and accurate product receipts Ensuring that warehouses cleanliness, health and safety requirements are met Ensuring that stock control procedures are in place and are properly adhered to Record keeping and creation of waybills and gate passes following the prescribed approval flows Preparing periodic/monthly country inventory reports. Assets Management The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for recording, reporting, safekeeping and recording all IRC country program assets and equipment. He/she will be responsible for all aspects of the administrative, financial, capital and operations of asset management in accordance with IRC and donors rules and regulations. Ensuring the Implementation of IRC Asset policies in all IRC Uganda Country Program-Asset maintenance and tracking. Timely verification and reporting of assets at grant close-out in collaboration with finance and grants teams as may be required. Ensuring all IRC assets are recorded on the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) as per IRC Asset management procedures and policies taking into consideration Donor requirements. Managing random asset inventories to check the monthly asset follow-up reliability and take the needed corrective actions. Ensuring that all staff adhere to the asset management policy through training and guidance on asset management practices. Ensuring donor compliance on donated assets to partners and disposal is properly adhered to at the field operation areas. Conducting physical count of assets and verification on quarterly and yearly basis and report discrepancies (loss, sold, damages, unserviceable, returned to donor, under repair property/assets) if any and present to management with appropriate suggestions and recommend corrective actions Ensuring that adequate checks are in place, all assets are accounted for and the recovery of IRC assets from staff at the end of their time working for IRC Ensuring that monthly, quarterly and yearly spot checks and counts of assets are conducted in all field locations and supporting documentation is kept updated and reported accordingly. Ensuring that all assets are insured and damages to assets are claimed on time. Ensuring compliance with Supply Chain Management policies to implement the improvement of operational controls as reported on by Internal Audit. Compliance and Ethics He/she will be responsible for implementing donor rules & regulations for assets and inventory management, identifying and analyzing compliance risk processes through: Providing consistent and constructive support to other departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Identifying and reporting Assets and inventory management red flags. Implementing internal and external audit corrective action plans (CAPs) Reporting The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for preparing and submitting accurate: – Timely preparation and sharing of standard weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc Assets and inventory reports. Actively contributing to development and implementation of Country Supply Chain KPIs and Improvement initiatives. Contribute to the timely preparation of monthly Supply Chain Management Reports for submission to Country Supply Chain REQUIREMENTS: University degree and or Diploma in Procurement and or anything similar. At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Assets, procurement and or Supply Chain Management. Excellent communication and analytical skills and ability to present ideas effectively, in both oral and written form. Ability to communicate sensitively and without judgment; good diplomatic and persuasion skills. Ability to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for decisions made. Emotional maturity and stability to resolve conflicts in non-violent way and maintain appropriate boundaries. Good interpersonal skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships. Ability to handle multiple tasks; proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities. High standard of spoken and written English. Knowledge of local languages is a bonus Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and Power Point. Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments. NB: This advert will close on 8th March 2026. Applicants are required to specify the locations they would prefer to work across the Kiryandongo and Palorinya. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and – as an evidence-based organization – to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If youre ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.

Key Details

  • Job Title: Ware House Assistant
  • Grade: N/A
  • Location: Kiryandongo, Uganda
  • Department: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
  • Contract Type: Professional Staff
  • Estimated Salary Range:$63,000 – $108,000 USD annually

Qualifications

  • Not specified in the official posting

Skills

  • Not specified in the official posting

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.