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)
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The 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