Logistics Specialist

GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement ‘#049/2022’

Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM+) 

The Integrated 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 with regard to the establishment of a sustainable lime supply mechanism for the rehabilitation of 3.5 million ha of acidic land. 

Duration of contract:  31.12.2023

Required Candidates: One

Responsibilities and Duties 

A.   Responsibilities

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

B.   Tasks

The specialist will work in close coordination with ISFM+ federal- and regional-level staff and with the AIMD. His/her core tasks will be to

• Liaise between the ISFM+ project and the Agricultural Investment and the AIMD
• 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
• Organize and facilitate relevant trainings for the logistics team of the AIMD and the regional BoA 
• Identify bottlenecks and opportunities for more effective and efficient lime supply to smallholder farmers
• Compile regular reports and communicate key findings to the appropriate agencies
• Perform other assignments as required

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• MA in business administration, business management, supply chain management, agricultural economics, rural development, Agronomy, crop production or related fields 

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the areas of agricultural input supply chain management in Ethiopia, preferably in the private sector 

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
• Excellent customer service and client relations skills
• Organization and time management 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 supply chain management

How to Apply

Application procedure:

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

Note: Make sure you mention the Vacancy Number ‘Logistics Specialist #049/2022 in the subject line of your email application. Due to large number of applications, we categories 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.