Job Description

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

Reporting to: Logistics Officer

Supervision of: None

Job Based at: Bule Hora

Required No: 1 (One)

Preferred Candidate: Candidates Resident at Bule Hora area

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and provides assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, information counseling and legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities.

Generic responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the Logistics function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Ensure smooth running of office transportation
• Provide monthly fleet report for the overall country
• Provide technical support and conduct spot checks for area offices
• Conduct liaison activities as instructed by supervisor

Specific responsibilities

• General management of NRC vehicles in co-operation with the Logistics & Admin coordinator.
• In coordination with Security, organize levies as needed for field trips.
• Prepare Monthly Schedule shift for Guards.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to NRC and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
• Insure for the compilation and submission of fleet KPI analysis and report to management in a timely basis.
• Update all Asset of NRC Bule Hora Office file .
• Responsible for Office maintenance pay Utilities at end each month
• Manage Warehouse, Update stock card, in and out
• Follow up warehouse procedure
• Dispatch NFI Kit for different distribution sites
• Report the monthly warehouse balance 
• Filing properly all documents
• Supervise office Cleaner 

Job Requirements

Professional competencies

The skills, knowledge and experience that are expected from the position holder are as follow:

Generic professional competencies:

• BA Degree in Procurement, Logistics, Management or related field of study;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience from working as a Logistics Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, Amharic and local language

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 

How to Apply

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable. Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through www.ethiojobs.net or www.nrc.no/vacancies

 (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by 14 January 2021 at 5:00 pm. 

 NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”