Storekeeper Assistant

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Médecins Sans Frontières – Holland is part of the international MSF movement, delivering independent medical humanitarian assistance to communities affected by conflict, epidemics, emergencies and exclusion from healthcare.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Storekeeper Assistant will support warehouse and stock-management activities in Gummi. The post holder will help receive, store, organize, protect and issue supplies in accordance with MSF procedures and the instructions of the line manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive deliveries and compare physical quantities with purchase orders, invoices and delivery documents.
• Report missing, damaged or incorrect items to the line manager.
• Store supplies safely in their assigned locations.
• Support the receipt, storage and issuance of medical supplies, food items, spare parts, equipment, tools and other logistics materials.
• Update bin cards, stock records and other approved inventory documents.
• Prepare items for authorized dispatch to projects or departments.
• Participate in routine physical inventories and stock reconciliation.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, order and safe access.
• Monitor storage conditions and report risks affecting supplies.
• Inform the line manager of damage, loss, attempted break-ins, theft or another warehouse incident.
• Help prepare periodic stock reports.
• Support loading, unloading, packing and movement of materials.
• Demonstrate flexibility and undertake other operational tasks when required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Literacy and the ability to maintain basic written stock records.
• Basic mathematics and ability to use relevant measuring equipment.
• At least two years of experience as a storekeeper assistant or in a similar warehouse position.
• Previous humanitarian, medical-supply or NGO warehouse experience is an advantage.
• Specific tertiary-education requirement: Not specified.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Warehouse organization and stock control.
• Accurate counting and record keeping.
• Basic computer literacy is desirable.
• Reliability, teamwork and cooperation.
• Results and quality orientation.
• Behavioural flexibility, service orientation and commitment to MSF principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and follow safety procedures.
• Hausa and Fulfulde are essential.
• English is an advantage.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Duty station: Gummi, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
• Contract type: Definite contract.
• Duration: One year, with possible extension.
• Salary and benefits: Not specified.
• Number of positions: Not specified.
• Closing date: 19 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

MSF does not charge candidates at any point in recruitment. The successful candidate must comply with organizational requirements concerning professional conduct, safeguarding, prevention of exploitation and abuse, workplace safety, fraud prevention and protection of organizational property.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the employer-controlled Microsoft application form before 5:00 PM on 19 August 2026. Candidates should provide all required information and supporting documents through the stated application route.