Warehouse Assistant – UNICEF

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, unloading, stacking, and properly storing UNICEF supplies according to warehouse procedures.
• Apply FIFO/FEFO principles when managing inventory.
• Receive, pick, put away supplies, and prepare waybills using VISION.
• Update inventory records in VISION and bin cards to maintain stock accuracy.
• Conduct periodic physical stock counts and report discrepancies, damages, and near-expiry items.
• Support picking, packing, loading, and dispatching supplies to Implementing Partners and field offices.
• Assist with transportation arrangements and prepare dispatch documents, including gate passes and waybills.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, safety, and proper storage conditions.
• Monitor and maintain warehouse equipment and storage areas.
• Maintain organized warehouse documentation and filing systems.
• Support day-to-day warehouse operations as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education

• Completion of Secondary Education is required.

Work Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in operations and supply chain functions, including:
  • Supply management
  • Logistics
  • Warehouse operations
  • Inventory management
  • Distribution
  • Materials handling
  • Stock control
  • Transportation coordination
  • Document control
  • Emergency response
  • Or related areas

Skills & Competencies

• Good communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Results-oriented approach.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Relevant technical knowledge of warehouse and supply-chain operations.

Language

• Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Qualifications

The following are considered an advantage:

• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language.
• Experience with FIFO/FEFO inventory practices.
• Experience with ERP and VISION systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures.
• Experience in stock reconciliation and dispatch documentation.
• Experience working in development, fragile, or humanitarian contexts.

UNICEF Values & Competencies

Applicants are expected to demonstrate UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).

Key competencies include:

• Builds and maintains partnerships.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.
• Drives results for impact.
• Innovates and embraces change.
• Manages ambiguity and complexity.
• Thinks and acts strategically.
• Works collaboratively with others.
• Nurtures, leads, and manages people.

Equal Opportunity

UNICEF encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religion, ethnicity, disability, or other status. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

UNICEF also provides reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process where required.

Important Recruitment Notice

UNICEF does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, interview, validation, appointment, or training processes. UNICEF will not request applicants’ bank account information.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply through the official UNICEF recruitment platform:

Apply for Warehouse Assistant – UNICEF

Application Deadline: September 5, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.