Tally Assistant, SSA2

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

11 December 2024-23:59-GMT+06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time (Dhaka)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

To tally commodities and assist in receive, stacking, dispatch and physical inventory activities to maximise accuracy and efficiency of commodity management. Monitor the quality of food, warehouse standard, and capacity building of retail partners warehouse staffs.

Under the overall supervision of a Storekeeper, and/or his/her designated, the tally assistant will undertake the following duties.

• Tally receipt/dispatch of commodities including transformation of commodities during internal milling operations, identify and report to the supervisor any anomalies, to support accurate and effective commodity management in the warehouse.

• Support daily warehouse closing reconciliation and accurate inventory checks supporting internal control system in compliance with the warehouse management requirements.

• Implement and maintain accurate stacking and assist in conducting periodic physical inventory checks following the established guidelines and standards, to support compliance with internal control procedures and systems.

• Prepare accurate tally reports including efficient preparation and distribution of tally sheets to relevant parties, to ensure consistent and prompt accountability for commodity movement from/to and storage in the warehouse.

• Supervise and monitor the warehouse cleaning after loading/unloading and reconstitution exercises, to ensure WFP and retail partner warehouse meets the established standards.

• Assist Storekeeper/ Q&C /partner to check the quality aspects of the food during receipt and storage.

• Coordinate with the transporter representative, CP representative, and other stakeholders during dispatch/loading of commodities in WFP warehouses and port.  

• Any other tasks as assigned.

Experience: Minimum two years of progressively responsible experience in the relevant field including at least one years in the field of warehousing/tallying.

Education: Completion of Higher Secondary school education.
Language: Fluency in both written and oral communication in Bangla and English.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Job Title: Tally Assistant 
Grade: SSA2

Duty Station: Multiple Locations (Cox's Bazar and Chittagong)
Type of contract: Special Service Agreement
Duration: 07 months
Number of positions: 12
Date of Publication: 28 November 2024
Deadline of Application: 11 December 2024

This vacancy announcement is for Bangladeshi Nationals.

 

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus medical insurance. 

Knowledge & Skills:

• A team player with a positive attitude & optimistic approach.
• Problem solving skills
• Good at communicating
• Flexibility & Ability to handle workload.
• Hard working, calm, clear head, logical
• Experience in conducting basic logistics activities.
• Demonstrated competence in use of basic mobile application, spreadsheets, data presentation and reporting skills.
• Experience in food stock receipts and dispatches is desirable.
• Familiarity with the context of refugee emergency.
• Familiarity with the food quality checking and reporting
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

 

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.