Logistics Technical Assistant - North Afar

About the role

NRC Ethiopia is looking for a Logistics Technical Assistant for its North Afar office. The role supports the implementation of delegated CC projects, procurement, fleet management and store operations, and works closely with partners and sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Follow NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines, and support the implementation of delegated CC project portfolios according to their plans of action.
• Ensure proper filing of documents and assist in promoting and sharing ideas for technical improvement.
• Coordinate with relevant partners and sectors.
• Procurement: make sure all NRC procurements are completed according to procedures and within the minimum timeframes, following policies, procedures, SOPs and lead times.
• Fleet management: help allocate resources and maintain vehicles according to NRC transport guidelines and manufacturer recommendations, follow up organizational and rental vehicles, facilitate fuel and report problems to the Logistics Team Leader or Field Manager.
• Store management: handle goods receipts, store goods and keep documentation accurate; keep storage areas clean and organized and report storage problems immediately.
• Maintain accurate records in line with finance and logistics formats, report stock balances weekly, monthly and quarterly, and carry out daily, weekly and monthly stock reconciliations.
• Report obsolete, damaged, lost or missing items and conduct periodic physical inventory counts.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of work experience as a Logistic Assistant or similar role.
• Basic experience as a logistic assistant in a humanitarian or recovery context, and in complex and volatile contexts.
• Fluent oral and written English and Amharic, plus another local language.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, achieve set benchmarks and communicate vertically and horizontally.

Required skills

• Computer skills with common Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
• Skills in working with people, planning and delivering results, handling insecure environments and coping with change.