LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. 

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures. 

Our partners in (Ethiopia) include Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), diaconal arms of Lutheran churches (Related Agencies), the European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM) and UN Agencies, Global Affairs Canada with whom we are a key implementing partner. 

LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia.

LWF World Service Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants based on merit regardless of sex, color, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status or disability.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Project Coordinator, Logistics Officer is responsible for store operations, distribution operations, freight, and fleet management.     

Description of duties and responsibilities:  

Warehouse and inventory operation management  

• Monitor the daily receiving and dispatching of commodities  

• Ensure inspection of commodities is done by technical staff and confirm quality

• Verify the incoming and outgoing commodities against documentation  

• Ensure recording warehouse transactions

• Ensure safety and security in the warehouse operation  

• Ensure access control in the warehouse operation  

• Ensure distribution of commodities based on approved requests and distribution plan

• Prepare and provide periodic commodity stock transaction

Freight transportation and distribution of commodities   

• Conduct market assessment on freight transportation locally

• Identification of reliable freight transportation service providers in the local market

• Contracting with freight transporters

• Monitoring the freight transport service

• Ensure efficiency in freight transportation   

• Process payment for freight transport service

• Prepare and provide periodic service

Fleet Management

• Ensure safety and security of staff and commodities/ assets in fleet management.

• Monitor the vehicle daily movement of vehicles in a coordinated manner

• Ensure planning and coordinating of vehicle needs.

• Ensure timely vehicle maintenance

•  Ensure movement recording in a Log sheet/Log Book.

• Prepare and share periodic Log sheet summary report,

Team Management and administrative activities

• Ensure team work

• Monitor the daily activities of logistics team

• Monitor administrative activities such as premise, facilities and utilities management

Note: The jobholder shall handle any related activities and responsibilities as per the request of his/her supervisor and higher authorities. 

Job Requirements

• Minimum of B.A Degree in Business Administration, Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, or related

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience for Bachelor degree and 2 year for Masters Degree.

Additional requirements:

• Excellent written and oral English Language skills required

• Plan & organize work clearly

• Team player

• Trustworthy

• Meet time-lines

• Show enthusiasm in learning and sharing

• Completes what he/she has started

• High Social skill (work with people well)

• Oromigna language is essential

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed C.V and application letter through this LINK

Women are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.