Store Keeper

Job Description

Title: Store Keeper

Company Name: Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Habiganj (Madhabpur)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• HSC

• Minimum HSC; Honors from National University, Diploma in Store Management or Logistics preferred.

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Working Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in relevant experience. Candidates with a having experience in warehouse/storekeeping, preferably in NGO or donor-funded projects will get preference

• Skills and Additional Job Requirements:

• Familiarity with WFP warehouse standards and food safety protocols

• Basic proficiency in MS Excel and inventory tracking tools

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Fluency in Bangla; working knowledge of English preferred

• Willingness to work in field-based warehouse settings

• Inventory control and documentation

• Physical organization and hygiene management

• Responsiveness to operational challenges

• Commitment to CNRS’s values of inclusion, transparency, and accountability

• Ability to work independently and as part of a logistics team

Expected Joining: October 2025

Duration: Till December 2026 with High Possibility of Extension

Project Brief: World Food Programme assisted school feeding programme, funding through United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole FY24 award aims to improve child nutrition, education, and health outcomes in Bangladesh . The programme will be implemented for five years, from October 2024 to September 2029. The programme will directly support 31,936 pre-primary and primary school children in 149 Government Primary Schools in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj district, while providing technical assistance in Ukhiya and Kutubdia upazilas of Cox’s Bazar district to continue the best practices achieved under USDA McGovern-Dole FY17 and FY20. The Programme also will provide capacity-strengthening support to the Government for upcoming Government Primary School Feeding Programme. The key activities under the programme include providing nutritious school meals, developing instructional materials, strengthening education system capacities, building and rehabilitating WASH facilities, supporting nutrition education, establishing school gardens, enhancing smallholder farmer production and market access, and enabling national and sub-national governance structures. The Programme will be implemented in collaboration with key partners, including CNRS, RtR, and FAO, to ensure sustainability, evidence generation, and effective coordination across sectors.

Under the guidance of WFP, CNRS will ensure food distribution, improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities, and health education in targeted schools. CNRS will also focuses on capacity building, community engagement, and promoting sustainable practices.

Part I: Job Statement

CNRS, in partnership with WFP, is implementing the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program in Madhabpur Upazila, Habiganj District to improve child nutrition, school attendance, and learning outcomes. The program involves the regular distribution of fortified biscuits and fresh food items to targeted schools. Effective warehouse management is critical to ensuring food safety, timely dispatch, and donor compliance. The Store Keeper plays a key role in maintaining inventory integrity and supporting smooth logistics operations.

The Store Keeper will be responsible for managing the receipt, storage, and dispatch of food and non-food commodities under the School Feeding Program. The role ensures accurate documentation, quality control, and compliance with WFP warehouse standards.

Part II: Job Responsibilities and Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and dispatch commodities against approved documentation (e.g., waybills, delivery notes), ensuring physical count and quality checks

• Maintain accurate stock registers, bin cards, and warehouse transaction records

• Conduct daily inventory reconciliation and report discrepancies to the Project Manager

• Ensure proper stacking, ventilation, and hygiene conditions in the warehouse

• Implement FIFO/FEFO principles to prevent spoilage and ensure timely rotation of stock

• Monitor warehouse safety, pest control, and fire prevention measures

• Prepare monthly stock reports and support donor reporting and audit readiness

• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and field teams to align dispatch schedules with school distribution plans

• Supervise loading/unloading activities and verify transport documentation

• Uphold CNRS’s values of transparency, accountability, and safeguarding in all warehouse operations

Key Deliverables:

• Daily and monthly stock reports submitted to Project Manager

• Verified dispatch records and inventory reconciliation logs

• Clean, organized, and compliant warehouse environment

• Accurate documentation for donor audits and program reviews

• Timely reporting of losses, damages, or irregularities

• Salary: BDT 30,367 per month all inclusive