Logistics Assistant
International Committee of the Red Cross
- Location:
- Mekele, Ethiopia
- Grade:
- B1
- Category:
- General Staff
Posted Oct 14, 2026Apply by Oct 29, 2026 (7d left)
See your match score & applyThe Logistics Assistant supports the delegation's logistics team by handling purchasing, warehousing, supply chain management, and statistics in accordance with ICRC logistics standards. The role involves order management, inventory follow-up, transport coordination, and logistics data reporting.
Responsibilities
- Provide support in accordance with logistics standards, ICRC rules, financial procedures and regulations.
- Conduct meetings with internal customers for collaborative demand planning (CDP) and forecasting.
- Handle all order management and requests issued by internal customers (assistance and internal departments).
- Maintain, follow-up and statistical reporting using the JDE application.
- Follow-up on inventory levels, proper management and timely stock count.
- Follow up of proper warehousing, purchasing, fleet and their functions.
- Manage transport of goods and coordinate trips into the field as per the request and safety rules.
- Handle import-export formalities and follow up of direct import of cargo when necessary.
- Timely and proper filing and archiving of documents with special attention to confidential documents.
- Perform logistics data collection, entry, analysis and reporting in collaboration with logistics site manager.
- Manage the logistics information system (FSS/JDE).
- Manage briefing and training of logistics staff and supervise, monitor and appraise all warehouse and fleet staff based in MEK as per rules and regulations.
Requirements
- Diploma/BA Degree in logistics, supply chain management and related fields.
- Very good command (spoken and written) of English and Tigrigna.
- Computer literacy is mandatory.
- 3rd grade Driving license is an asset.
- Minimum three years' experience in a similar field.
- INGO experience is an asset.
- Detailed knowledge of the local area.
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Purchasing
- Warehousing and Storage
- Inventory Management
- Transportation Coordination
- Logistics Data Reporting
- Computer Literacy
- Order Management Automation
- Driving License
- Local Area Knowledge
Languages
English, Tigrigna