Position: Store Keeper

Location: Serengeti National Park - Seronera

Reporting:

• Direct Report: Program Accountant based in Serengeti
• Close Coordination: Operation Manager and Logistics

Purpose of the Job:

The Store Keeper will support FZS's vision and mission in Serengeti by ensuring efficient and effective management of materials and spares to maintain biodiversity and conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

FZS Vision in Tanzania:

FZS is committed to maintaining biodiversity and conserving wildlife and ecosystems in protected areas and outstanding wild places of the Serengeti, Selous, and Mahale ecosystems, in partnership with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.

Specific Job Requirements:

• Receive materials/spares ordered by the Serengeti project.
• Ensure proper documentation filing for all documents like GRN (Goods Received Note) and delivery notes.
• Verify the quality, quantity, specifications, and condition of the materials received from vendors.
• Stock materials properly for easy access, identification, verification, handling, maintenance, and counting.
• Use appropriate methods of care and preservation to avoid damage and loss.
• Ensure smooth issuance of materials and spares to users with proper documentation (e.g., GIN and Garage Issue Note).
• Ensure accurate accounting of materials received and issued.
• Maintain a favorable working atmosphere for store personnel.
• Implement safety measures for the store building, materials, and personnel.
• Keep the store in an up-to-date, presentable condition.

Functions:

• Receive materials/spares as per purchase orders.
• Thoroughly check materials for quality, quantity, specification, and condition.
• Categorize and stock materials in appropriate locations.
• Implement care and preservation actions for materials.
• Conduct periodical stock verification and counting to ensure stock accuracy.
• Ensure safety of the storehouse, materials, and personnel.
• Maintain storehouse neatness and tidiness.
• Issue materials to users as per indents and schedule.
• Pass bills of materials received to the Accounts department for payment.
• Conduct periodical condemnation for unserviceable materials/spares.
• Dispose of scrap materials as per procedure.
• Keep all documents up-to-date.
• Generate and submit reports to concerned authorities.
• Attend audits by auditors.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in material management, store management, or relevant field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Stores Management.
• Registration with the National Board of Material Management and/or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply is an added advantage.
• Proven professional background in spare part handling in a large garage.
• Attention to detail.
• Good computer and computing skills.
• Fluency in both Swahili and English.
• Good report-writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in remote areas in Tanzania.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks for store management.

Candidate Requirements:

• Maintain sensitive information with utmost confidentiality and integrity.
• Provide sound technical advice without bias.
• Willingness to live and work with a small team in a remote location.
• Physically fit to handle remote working field locations.

Application Details:

• Please send your electronic application documents (CV and cover letter as a single PDF) to: jobs.tanzania@fzs.org
• Application Deadline: June 18th, 2024

FZS is an equal opportunities employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply. Selection process will include various assessment rounds.