Position : Logistics Advisor

GIZ-Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #155/2021

Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM+)

 The Integrated187024 Soil Fertility Management Project (ISFM+) is part of a Global Soil Protection and Rehabilitation Programme of the special initiative ‘’One World- No Hunger (SEWOH).’’ The project contributes to improving soil health and productivity in the Ethiopian highlands. The project supports federal and regional partners about the establishment of a sustainable lime supply mechanism for the rehabilitation of 3.5 million ha of acid land.

Contract duration:   31/12/2023

Required Candidates:  One

Place of Work: Addis Ababa

 This position is partially seconded (80% of staff time) to the Agriculture Inputs and Marketing Directorate of the MoA. The staff will build the capacity of the Directorate to facilitate the establishment of a commercial lime supply chain at federal and regional levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Input and Marketing Directorate of the MoA to establish, coordinate and monitor the establishment of a commercial lime supply chain in the highlands of Ethiopia  
• Build the capacity of the Directorate and regional Bureau of Agriculture to sustainably coordinate and monitor the newly established lime supply chain. 

 Tasks

At the Agriculture Inputs and Marketing Directorate / MoA 

• Supporting the co-ordination, planning, and execution, and monitoring and evaluation of lime supply chain operations.
• Support the logistics team MoA and line offices to plan and execute and monitor lime supply
• Build the capacity of the Directorate and regional BoA to sustainably build and coordinate the lime supply chain
• Plan warehouses and distribution centers for efficiency in both operations and capacity
• Organize transportation activities, including storage of lime, managing information accrued from point of origin to delivery, orchestrating transportation movements, and arranging for services as necessary
• Coordinate and track movement of the lime through logistic pathways
• Execute logistics plan to move products and packages to reach destinations on schedule
• Maintains quality throughout the logistic processes
• Compile regular reports and communicate key findings to the appropriate agencies
• Closely interact and work with the Agricultural Inputs and Marketing Directorate / MoA
• Perform other assignments as required

At the ISFM+ Project / GIZ

The adviser will work in close coordination with ISFM+ federal- and regional-level staff 

• Liaise between the ISFM+ project and the Agricultural Inputs and Marketing Directorate of the MoA
• Support the piloting of lime supply and retailing through the private sector
• Assess opportunities for a new Develop-Public-Private Partnership (DeveloPPP) project, involving commercial lime producers and retailers and other actors, as appropriate
• Facilitate relevant trainings for the logistics team of the Directorate and the regional BoA 
• Represent GIZ-ISFM+ in relevant events
• Closely interact and work with GIZ – ISFM+ project staff
• Perform other assignments as required

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• MA in Business administration, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development or related fields with agriculture background is preferred. 

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the areas of agricultural input supply administration and management in Ethiopia, preferably in the private sector
• Previous experience on logistics coordination for agricultural inputs in Ethiopia.
• Experience in lime supply chain is a plus. 

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
• Good negotiation and team leadership skills
• Excellent customer service and client relations skills
• Good collaboration and teamwork abilities
• Good negotiation and team leadership skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Skilled in inventory management
• Ability to use computer and software’s and technologies for inventory and communication
• Understanding of the supply chain, including the obstacles and solutions 

How to Apply

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via Ethiojobs or Email: hreth@giz.de

NB: Please make sure you mention the Vacancy Number Logistics Advisor.  #155/2021   in the subject line of your email application. Due to large number of applications we categorize applications with the vacancy numbers. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference. Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

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