Job Title: Logistics Officer

Duty Station: Mekelle

Department: Supply Chain

Job grade:7

Reports To:  Field/PDP Manager

Number required:   1(one)

Term of employment: definite period (One year)

Country/Location:   CRS Ethiopia

Job Summary: 

You will coordinate the implementation of all day-to-day logistics activities to ensure all programs and operations have the goods and services needed when they need them in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and experience will allow you to coordinate commodity and logistics needs and challenges and the implementation of solutions, as you apply the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability. 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the supply chain team and relevant programming staff on logistics services that meet the pipeline requirements. Help identify challenges in supply chain management and provide recommendations to address those. 

• Support the implementation of delivery operations from arrival of goods in-country (or local purchase point) to the warehouses and on to the final distribution centers in accordance with CRS and donor regulations and international and local supply chain standards and requirements 

• Provide regular coaching and support to CRS and partner staff and laborers to ensure they have the capacity to implement accurately, consistently, and transparently commodity logistics processes and to abide by security, safety, and health requirements. 

• Help coordinate and supervise activities related to commodity receipt, transportation, distribution, and disposal. Liaise with surveyors, C&F agents, the Transport Officer, partners, and other parties to ensure the timely receipts and distribution of goods.  

• Maintain updated files with all required logistics documents and ensure all supply chain management activities and movements are fully and accurately documented. Prepare and/or review all reports prior to submission per distribution requirements. 

• To assist in all operational activities and resources of CRS/ET field office, which comprises of commodity movement (receipts and dispatches), storage, controlling financial expenditures, administering personnel, premises and properties.

•  Ensure the warehouse Management follows the standard warehouse management principles (proper stacking, guiding of laborers during stacking, cleanness of the warehouse, minimizing losses etc.)

• Follows up disposal of unfit commodities and required formalities and documentations are maintained as per CRS/ET’s and donor’s requirements in collaboration with FOM;

•  Ensures monthly physical inventory of food commodities at the Primary Distribution Point (PDP) is conducted on the last day of each month and report the result to FOM for onward submission to SCM department of CRS/Ethiopia Addis Ababa office;

• Assist PDP Manager in controlling the commodity movement into/from warehouses

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• MA/MSc Or BA /BSc Degree in a relevant field  

• 3 years of relevant experience is required for MA/MSc of which 1 year is in a senior position, OR 

• 6 years of relevant experience is required for BA/BSc of which 1 year is in a senior position 

Required Languages - Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Tigrigna.

Travel - -

Personal Skills  

• Knowledge of political dynamics along the chain, infrastructure, market knowledge, as well as related laws and regulations.  

• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience with commodity tracking systems is a plus.  

• Good planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills 

• Good analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions 

• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics 

• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented 

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team environment 

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.

• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.

• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.

• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.

• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.

• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.

• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: Programming staff, Operations staff, Finance and Compliance staff, Supply chain.

External: Partners, Recipients, Consultants, CRS Regional team.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference in the lives of others, you may fill out the application form through THIS LINK and attach your up-to-date CV on/before the application deadline on January 3, 2025. You will be contacted only if selected for a written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted, and these job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only. 

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Qualified females and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer