Logistics Technical Assistant Ethiopia North Amhara
Support logistics operations and ensure compliance with policies.
Overview
Support logistics operations and ensure compliance with policies.
You have:
- Basic experience from working as a logistic assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related disciplines
- 1-2 years’ work experience as a Logistic Assistant or similar role
- Fluent in oral and written English and Amharic and other additional local language
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate (vertically & horizontally)
- Computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications)
- Willing to travel to remote areas and work flexibly including weekends
- Ability to handle insecure environment
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
Position: Logistics Technical Assistant
Reports to: Logistics Officer
Supervision of: None
Duty station: Gondor
Travel: 60%
Duration and type of contract: 6 months with possible extension
Qualifications
Generic professional competencies
- Basic experience from working as a logistic assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related disciplines
- 1-2 years’ work experience as a Logistic Assistant or similar role
- Fluent in oral and written English and Amharic and other additional local language
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Achievement of set benchmarks and objectives
- Ability to communicate (vertically & horizontally)
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications)
- Willing to travel to remote areas, ability to work flexibly including weekends
- Willingness to travel and work in rural locations and live in basic conditions.
Behavioral competencies:
- Handling insecure environment
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
- Support implementation delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action.
- Ensure proper filing of documents.
- Assist in promotion and sharing ideas for technical improvement.
- Assist in coordination with relevant partners/Sectors.
Specific Responsibilities
Procurement
- Assist in Ensure that all NRC procurements are always completed according to procedures and within the minimum timeframes stipulated for each of the procurements.
- Assist ensuring all NRC procurement processes are done according to the correct policies, procedures, SOPs, and lead times at all times.
Fleet Management
Assist in ensuring maximum fleet efficiency and effectiveness through planned resources allocation and maintenance in accordance with NRC transport guidelines and manufacturers' recommendations.
Store management
- Handles goods receipts and properly stores and ensures that all the proper documentation is handled and managed professionally.
- Maintains accurate and timely record-keeping in accordance with all logistics formats and procedures.
- Ensure storage areas are kept clean and always organized and reports immediately to the Logistics Officer or Area Manager at Amhara/Gondor if any problems relating to the safe storage of stock.
- Reports and updates on the stock balance weekly, monthly, and quarterly and submits to the Logistics Officer at the Amhara/Gondor office.
- Carries out daily, weekly, and monthly stock reconciliations.
- Reports any obsolete, damaged, loss, or missing items.
- Conducts inventory control/check periodically through physical count as per NRC policies and procedures.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in logistics and how it applies to this role? | This question assesses your relevant experience in logistics. | Discuss specific logistics roles you've held and your responsibilities. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a pressure-filled environment? | Understanding your time management skills is crucial for this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with procurement processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle working in insecure or challenging environments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain a time when you had to communicate effectively with a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage inventory efficiently? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure you remain compliant with logistics policies and procedures? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in logistics, and how do you handle the physical demands of the job? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |