Career Opportunities at The Action Africa Help International (AAH-I)

The Warehouse Officer will be responsible for managing the Warehouse Staff and facilities and ensuring that safety is always observed and warehouse well secured. S/he will check and inspect all goods received for quality and specification as per bill of loading/packing list/waybills/invoice and ensure proper recording.

The role is responsible for managing the stores paper work and preparing stock reports on a weekly and monthly basis.

Responsibilities for the Warehouse Officer Job

• Checking and inspecting of all goods received for quantity and specification as per bill of loading/packing list/waybills/invoice and ensuring proper recording.
• Ensuring that fumigation is done when necessary, extinguishers well positioned and checked regularly, warehouse and surroundings always clean and well-lit and preventing unauthorized persons entering the warehouse.
• Inventory is done to ascertain the correctness of stock with records at any point in time and for damages or otherwise.
• Ensuring proper stacking/packing, spacing is done to allow verification and free movement and avoid accident.
• Ensuring that safety is always observed and warehouse well secured.
• Preparing stock report on weekly basis and ensuring that records are well maintained.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor from time to time.

Expected Results

• Performance of Warehouse Staff is to the expected AAHI standards and security of the facilities is secure and safe.
• All goods received are checked for quantity and specification as per bill of loading/packing list/waybills/invoice and are properly recorded.
• All goods issued are certified and checked for quantity and are authorized and recorded.
• Note: This job description is an addendum to the employment contract breaking down the tasks to be done by an employee. It can be varied from time to time in consultation with the post-holder in the light of change in strategic objectives or for other reasons advanced by the employer.
• Regular Inventory conducted to ascertain the correctness of stock with records at any point in time and for damages where needed.
• Weekly/monthly stock report are prepared and records well maintained.
• Proper stacking/packing, spacing is done to allow verification and free movement and accidents avoided.
• Safety measures always observed and warehouse is well secured.
• Weekly/monthly warehouse reports submitted on time.

Warehouse Officer Job Qualifications

• University degree in Logistics/Warehouse Management/Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in warehouse management or comparable role.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience in Logistics/Warehouse management
• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, email, internet and computer applications)
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Good organisational and team skills.
• Highly organised
• Attention to detail
• INGO experience and understanding of humanitarian sector- an added advantage.
• Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission and values.

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The warehouse storekeeper will be responsible for stock control; ware house inventory and periodic stock reconciliations and document filing (waybills, GRN, GIV, supplier’s documents)

Ensure reliability of quantities on stock cards against physical stock. The role will work closely with WMS Operator and prepares weekly and monthly stock report.

Responsibilities for the Warehouse Storekeeper Job

• Responsible for warehouse stock control
• Responsible for warehouse documents filing (waybills, GRN, GIV, supplier’s documents).
• Responsible of warehouse inventories and periodical stock reconciliations.
• Update warehouse stock cards/Bin stock cards on a daily basis upon stock movement.
• Ensure reliability of quantities on stock cards against physical stock.
• Should be able to work for long hours taking into consideration the sort of operation AAH is involved in.
• Assist other colleagues as needed in the project, office, carries out any other office work as requested by supervisors.

Expected Results

• Warehouse stock properly controlled and well maintained.
• Warehouse documents (waybills, GRN, GIV, supplier’s documents) properly filed.
• Warehouse inventories conducted on weekly and monthly bases.
• Warehouse stock cards/Bin stock cards updated on a daily basis upon stock movement.
• Reliable quantities on stock cards against physical stock.
• No losses of goods due to mismanagement

Warehouse Storekeeper Job Qualifications

• Diploma in Logistics and Warehouse Management or comparable training.
• Secondary school level with minimum 4 years of experience in warehouse management.
• At least 1-3 years’ professional experience in the logistics field.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience in Warehouse management
• Good knowledge of English, widely used in the country
• Discipline and punctuality
• Resilience and patience
• Familiarity with City, region
• Willingness to up skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

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The Fuel Discharger will undertake routine quality assurance check; fuel equipment maintenance checks and coordinate with fuel suppliers on issues pertaining to quality control, safety and maintenance of fuel station and fuel equipment. S/he will check and transmit to the Data Encoder daily reports on fuel movement

Responsibilities for the Fuel Discharger Job

• Responsible of fuel reception, storage and distribution.
• Responsible for the refueling of all UNHCR and UNHCR IP’s vehicles, generators motorbikes and other equipment that are entitled to fuel allowances from UNHCR/AAH fuel station.
• Update fuel ration cards, check and report any abnormal fuel consumption.
• Fuel reception to be checked with supplier and confirm (together) the physical quantities received.
• Check and transmit to the FMS Operator the daily fuel movement.
• Verify the validity of the document (only authorized signatures).
• Should be able to work for long hours taking into consideration the sort of operations AAH is involved in.
• Reports to the head of fuel section.
• Assists other colleagues as needed in the Project or offices; carries out any other office work on his supervisor’s request.

Expected Results

• Security of the containers (padlocks, totalizer and stock level) is guaranteed.
• Note: This job description is an addendum to the employment contract breaking down the tasks to be done by an employee. It can be varied from time to time in consultation with the post-holder in the light of change in strategic objectives or for other reasons advanced by the employer.
• Routine quality assurance check and fuel equipment maintenance checks done as required.
• Fuel reception, storage and distribution are performed to the expected standards.

Fuel Discharger Job Qualifications

• Secondary School Education
• At least 1-3 years working experience in fuel storage and distribution

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of English, widely used in the country
• Discipline and punctuality
• Resilience and patience
• Willingness to up skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

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The Plant Electrician will be responsible for the general maintenance, servicing and repairs of all Electrical equipment; generators and other electrical components. The role will ensure safe keeping and maintain safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others

Responsibilities for the Plant Electrician Job

• To carry out service and preventive maintenance of compounds and boreholes generators including minor and major overhauls of electrical components.
• Skilled in wiring and installations, servicing, repairing and maintenance of diesel and petrol driven generators ranging from 4KVA to 500 KVA units or higher.
• Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all electrical aspects of generator installation, including connecting generator to the electrical systems of the residences and offices in clean and tidy manner and with evenly distributed voltage.
• Responsible for repair, maintenance of generators mechanical and electrical accessories.
• Overhaul and repairs of electrical accessories on engines and other mechanical component.
• Will carry out major repairs, breakdown of generators mechanical, electrical and accessories in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Will keep proper records of maintenance and repair
  carried out in each generator and prepare a list of items for preventive maintenance and electrical installation and submit to superior for follow up.
• Will write down on each generators file- repairs carried out for future reference this covers, types, model, brand, KVA, make. Will report any time when the unit is due for servicing

Plant Electrician Job Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge in computer literacy / data processing (Word, Excel, Access)
• English read / written / Spoken
• At least 5 years proven work experience in operation and maintenance of plant electrical system, diesel-run generators and other electrical equipment in a busy workshop or institution including frequency adjustments to suit the various electrical current requirements.
• Experience in repair, maintenance and installation of generators and electrical pumps (boosters & submersible), wiring and repair of electrical control panels, commissioning, surveying, and pre-delivery inspection, and load designing.
• Experience in boreholes equipment, retrieval and installation of submersible pumps, knowledge in bore drilling/development is an added advantage.

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The Mechanic will be responsible for general preventive maintenance and repairs of all vehicles and other assets booked into the workshop. S/He will carry out all major repairs; diagnose faults, overhaul of engines, gearboxes, transmissions, differentials, and other mechanical components

Responsibilities for the Auto Mechanic Job

• Carry out mechanical/electrical preventive maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment including but not limited to Isuzu trucks, 4×4 vehicles, and heavy vehicles of various makes, types and models.
• Carry out overhaul of engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic pumps, repair electronic and computerized vehicle gadgets, air brakes and mobile air Conditioning systems.
• Perform vehicle repair such as mechanical/electrical and accessories and will check thoroughly any signs of malfunctioning.
• Retrieve/repair/rescue broken down vehicles in the field and provide defects reports.
• Request for spare parts; requisitions must be approved by the supervisor.
• Take responsibility of approved spares by ensuring proper parts are fitted, high quality of work is maintained for intended purpose.
• Get the repair of vehicles/equipments first time right to avoid down time and repeat work.
• To consistently deliver high quality repairs in the required timeframes
• Ensure workshop safety rules and procedures are followed and use of right tools and equipments for the right job.

Auto Mechanic Job Qualifications

• Diploma in mechanical engineering (Automotive option).
• Driving license class B, C & E
• Relevant experience in motor vehicle repairs, generators, plant and equipment.
• Valid certificate of good conduct.
• Demonstrated multi skilling in mechanics, Auto electrics/electronics, welding and fabrication works is a great advantage.
• Note: This job description is an addendum to the employment contract breaking down the tasks to be done by an employee. It can be varied from time to time in consultation with the post-holder in the light of change in strategic objectives or for other reasons advanced by the employer.
• Relevant experience in spare parts management.
• Knowledge in computer literacy / data processing (Word, Excel, Access)
• English read / written / Spoken
• Demonstrate experience of at least 5 years in repairs and maintenance of vehicles and equipments especially 4WD vehicles and Isuzu trucks in the automotive field and at least
• 2 years in INGO with references. Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated multi skilling in mechanics, Auto electrics/electronics, welding and fabrication works a great Advantage.

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The Plant Mechanic will be performing general maintenance, installation, servicing and repairs of varied range of generating sets; generators control systems and associated equipment. The role will ensure safe keeping and maintain safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others

Responsibilities for the Plant Mechanic Job

• To carry out preventive maintenance, service and repair of compounds and boreholes generators including minor and major overhauls of mechanical & electrical components.
  Skilled in wiring and installations, servicing, repairing and maintenance of diesel and petrol driven generators ranging from 4KVA to 550 KVA units or higher.
• To carry out fault diagnosis, repair and perform general maintenance on all generator equipment and adjustments of engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and installations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and service generator components including alternators, wiring harnesses safety devices, shutdown switches, and battery systems.
• Responsible for repair, maintenance of generators mechanical and electrical accessories.Overhaul and repairs of engines, electrical accessories and other mechanical components.
• Will carry out major repairs, breakdown of generators mechanical, electrical and accessories in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Will keep proper records of maintenance and repair carried out in each generator and prepare a list of items for preventive maintenance and electrical installation and submit to superior for follow up.
• Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all electrical aspects of generator installation, including connecting generator to the electrical systems of the residences and offices in clean and tidy manner and with evenly distributed voltage

Plant Mechanic Job Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• Knowledge in computer literacy / data processing (Word, Excel, Access)
• English read / written / Spoken
• At least 5 years proven work experience in operation and maintenance of diesel-run generators and other electrical equipment in a busy workshop or institution
• Experience in repair, maintenance and installation of generators and electrical pumps (boosters & submersible), wiring and repair of electrical control panels, commissioning, surveying, and pre-delivery inspection, and load designing.
• Experience in boreholes equipment, retrieval and installation of submersible pumps, knowledge in bore drilling/development is an added advantage.
• 2 years experience of working with INGO in a similar capacity will be an added advantage