Job Title: Storekeeper
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position
Duty Station: Gambella Peoples’ National Regional State / Gambella National Park Hub
Department: Operations / Logistics Department
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 23 national parks and protected areas across 13 countries, covering over 20 million hectares. Following a historic 10-year management agreement signed with the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority and the Gambella Peoples’ National Regional State, African Parks is running an intake for an organized, target-driven professional to manage its operational infrastructure at Gambella National Park.
Position Summary & Scope of Work
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Manager, the Storekeeper works in close alignment with the garage, transport, and housing teams to manage, audit, and optimize the organization’s entire inventory footprint. Core duties include:
- Stock Control & Verification: Checking all incoming goods, tools, and spare parts to ensure they are in optimal condition and reporting abnormalities immediately.
- Logistics & Storage Optimization: Securing storage spaces, coordinating layout structures, and ensuring appropriate storage, tracking, and systematic labeling of goods.
- Data & Inventory Maintenance: Regularly updating core stock sheets, receipt slips, issue slips, and managing the dedicated inflow inventory software to avoid critical stock shortages.
- Audit & Reporting: Performing detailed physical inventory counts, keeping the warehouse in clean condition, and submitting weekly and monthly stock analysis reports to the Logistics Manager.
- Compliance: Fully complying with African Parks’ operational procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and occupational Health, Safety, Fire, and Environmental policies.
Absolute Eligibility & Vetting Thresholds
African Parks Network enforces specific competency thresholds for its logistics personnel. Profiles must satisfy the following vetting benchmarks:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (LSM), Management, Accounting, or a directly equivalent business discipline.
- Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of proven, verifiable experience explicitly in warehouse operations, storekeeping, and structured inventory management frameworks.
- Technical Skills: Computer literacy is mandatory, alongside hands-on, proven knowledge of modern inventory software or ERP database tracking tools.
- Core Competencies: Exceptional supply chain coordination, strong skills in organizing and planning under tight field schedules, and an innovative mindset.
- Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Mandatory Document Checklist
The recruitment tracking system will filter out incomplete profiles. Ensure your application includes clean scans of:
- Targeted Application Letter (Cover Letter)
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume outlining specific past logistical roles
- Official Degree Certificate and supporting academic transcripts
- Non-returnable copies of all relevant work experience letters and certifications
Step-by-Step Electronic Application Guide
African Parks Network manages its recruitment pipeline via an online tracking system. Since shortlisting is conducted on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to file their data immediately:
- Step 1: Scan all supporting documentation and educational credentials into clean digital formats (PDF format preferred).
- Step 2: Copy and paste the official career portal application link into your browser window:👉 African Parks Digital Application Portal
- Step 3: Fill out the personal profile fields, upload your cv, cover letter, and credential files, and hit submit before the gateway locks.
⚠️ Important Corporate Candidate Notes: > * Because screening is on a rolling basis, interviews may proceed before the official closing date as soon as suitable profiles are identified.
- Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent panel assessments.
- Gender Diversity: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply!