Storekeeper Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is hiring a Storekeeper Assistant on a temporary fixed-term maternity cover basis in Abuja (FCT), Nigeria. The role involves supporting warehouse operations including receiving and storing goods, maintaining stock records, ensuring cold chain standards, and keeping the store clean and secure. Candidates with an HND in Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field and basic inventory or warehouse experience are encouraged to apply.

• Temporary fixed-term maternity cover role in Abuja (FCT)
• Warehouse and inventory support duties including cold chain handling
• HND in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field preferred
• Basic Microsoft Excel and inventory management knowledge desirable
• English language and attention to detail are essential

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Storekeeper Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) ⏲ Aug 10, 2026, 1:07 PM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political convictions. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Storekeeper Assistant (Maternity Cover) Location: Abuja (FCT) Employment Type: Temporary Contract Period: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Main Duties and Responsibilities: Helping MSF staff carry heavy items, if necessary. Informing superiors of any incident that may occur in the course of his/her work Performing tasks as per the Storekeeper's instructions. This includes but are not limited to the following: Ensuring cleanliness of common working areas Preparing outgoing items in a clean and optimized way by appropriately packing, sealing and labelling goods, assisting with recording the exits on stock cards and project form, and ensuring good quality of cold chain when needed Ensuring that goods are well organized and stored in a clean area to be visible and traceable i.e. assisting in the stock inventory, storing items according to nature and use, and ensuring that the temperature in the store is appropriate and items that require cold chain are correctly stored Receiving goods arriving to the store, checking its status/condition and amounts in the waybill Ensuring proper use, storage and maintenance of the equipment and tools provided Carrying out basic maintenance of the store, ensuring security conditions (keeping unauthorized staff out, locking, etc....) MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities Ensuring proper use, storage and maintenance of the equipment and tools provided Performing tasks as per the Storekeeper's instructions. This includes but are not limited to the following: Assisting in the stock inventory. Ensure all stock movements are accurately documented in stock cards, and warehouse management systems Preparing outgoing items in a clean and optimized way by appropriately packing, sealing and labelling goods, assisting with recording the exits on stock cards and project form, and ensuring good quality of cold chain when needed Assist in organizing and maintaining proper storage of materials according to warehouse standards Receiving goods arriving to the store, checking its status/condition and amounts in the waybill. Supporting unloading and movements of goods in the warehouse Report inventory discrepancies and incidents to the Storekeeper Ensuring that the temperature in the warehouse is appropriate and items that require cold chain are correctly stored Follow organizational policies, procedures and warehouse management standards. Ensuring cleanliness, safety, and security of the warehouse and storage areas Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications Education: Minimum (HND) in Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, Logistics, Inventory Management, or a related field is an added advantage. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and inventory/store management systems is desirable. Experience: Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment Desirable experience: in MSF or other NGOS in developing countries. Essential knowledge of basic mathematics and use of measuring equipment Languages: English Language essential. Key competencies: Flexibility and adaptability. Commitment to accountability Attention to details How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note Interested candidates should submit their application, including cover letter, resume and copy of relevant certificates MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their applications. Important: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps. MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage. Interested candidates should submit their application, including cover letter, resume and copy of relevant certificates using the MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply. Applications should be sent through the indicated channel else application will not be entertained. Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct as contained in MSF Belgium Internal Regulations (IR) guideline and hence not acceptable. Application Deadline: 16th August, 2026; 11;59pm. View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja Store Keeper Assistant job vacancies in Nigeria