Logistics Assistant BSP | Yabelo

About Mercy Corps

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About Mercy Corps Ethiopia

Mercy Corps has been present in Ethiopia since 2004 working to drive bold and transformative ideas, working closely with government, the private sector and civil society actors to build a more resilient country, ensuring that programs are responsive to and influenced by participants and stakeholders. Our vision is to enhance the resilience of climate and conflict-affected communities through market systems development for improved livelihoods, access to food, and safe and clean water to thrive in the face of crises. Our strategy focuses on the four outcome areas of: 1) Economically marginalized populations have improved and diversified livelihoods, income, and assets; 2) Pastoralists, farmers, and households have access to sustainably produced, safe, nutritious food; 3) Social cohesion and inclusive governance processes are built in crisis-affected communities; and 4) People have equitable, sustained access to clean water and sanitation for domestic and productive use. Currently we operate in the regional states of Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, Sidama, Southern Ethiopia, Tigray and Addis Ababa city administration working with a diverse base of donors that includes the U.S. Department of State, the European Union (EU), the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the United Nations (UN), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA), and a range of other institutional and private foundations.

Position Title: Logistics Assistant BSP

Duty Station: Yabelo, Ethiopia,

Open Position: 1

Risk Level: Level 3

The Program / Department / Team

Border Security Programme - Ethiopia

The Border Security Programme (BSP) is an FCDO-funded regional programme designed to disrupt organised immigration crime (OIC) and contribute to safer borders and safer communities. The programme works through four mutually reinforcing outcome areas: evidence and analysis; stronger law-enforcement capability; community engagement, reporting and early warning; and witness support and protection.

In Ethiopia, BSP is implemented as a dedicated country component aligned with the regional programme, Ethiopian law and institutions, Government of Ethiopia priorities, and the realities of selected border and migration corridors. Mercy Corps works with relevant government institutions at federal, regional and local levels, consortium partners, Ethiopian civil-society and specialist partners, communities and other stakeholders to strengthen existing systems and locally grounded responses rather than establish parallel structures. Programme implementation is evidence-led, conflict-sensitive, rights-respecting and adaptive to changing border, migration and operational dynamics.

The Position

The Logistics Assistant is based in Yabelo and supports day-to-day logistics, administration and basic HR-related activities for BSP-Ethiopia in accordance with Mercy Corps policies, FCDO requirements and applicable Ethiopian laws. The role supports fleet, assets, warehouse, office supplies, accommodation, travel, staff documentation and other operational needs, maintaining accurate records and timely support to programme teams.

Reporting to the Field Program Coordinator, the Logistics Assistant works closely with Operations, Finance, HR, Security and programme teams to ensure field operational requirements are planned, documented and delivered on time and within approved budgets and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Logistics and Fleet Management - 55% of Time

• Provide day-to-day logistics support to the Yabelo programme, coordinating transport, accommodation, supplies, travel, visitors and activity requirements in a timely manner.
• Support fleet management, including vehicle requests, logbooks, driver and fuel records, maintenance follow-up, accident reporting and safe use of Mercy Corps vehicles.
• Support basic procurement and supplier follow-up in line with Mercy Corps procedures, including quotations, documentation, delivery tracking and receipt of goods and services.
• Maintain logistics trackers and records, provide required updates and reports, and flag operational bottlenecks or delays for timely action.
• Ensure logistics activities comply with Mercy Corps policies, donor requirements, applicable regulations and value-for-money principles.

• Administration - 20% of Time

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Yabelo office, including office facilities, leases, utilities, communications, travel, accommodation, meetings, workshops and visitors.
• Maintain office, accommodation, lease and relevant administrative records and follow up renewal or action dates.
• Provide basic HR administrative support, including staff records, onboarding, attendance, travel and other routine requirements in coordination with HR and Operations.
• Maintain proper filing and confidentiality of administrative and staff-related documents and promptly escalate issues requiring further action.

III. Warehouse and Asset Management - 25% of Time

• Support management of the Yabelo warehouse, ensuring goods are received, stored, issued and recorded correctly, with complete supporting documentation.
• Maintain stock records and bin cards, conduct physical counts and reconcile balances, and support distribution documentation.
• Maintain accurate asset records, tagging and assignment; support verification, transfers, handovers and disposals in accordance with Mercy Corps procedures.
• Report missing, damaged, obsolete or non-functional assets promptly and provide regular warehouse and asset status updates.
• Maintain audit-ready warehouse and asset documentation and support internal reviews, donor checks and inventory verification.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility

Driver, Security Guards and Cleaner

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Field Program Coordinator

Works Closely With: Program Officer; Mercy Corps Ethiopia Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Security and Compliance teams; BSP programme teams; suppliers and service providers.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Management or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
• At least three years of progressively responsible logistics, operations, administration or supply-chain experience with an INGO, including practical experience in fleet, assets, warehouse and office administration.
• Good knowledge of logistics documentation, donor compliance, segregation of duties, accountability and value for money; FCDO or similarly regulated programme experience is an advantage.
• Strong organisational and record-management skills, including accurate use of trackers and timely support to multiple operational priorities.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and ability to prepare basic operational reports.
• Good written and spoken English and Amharic; additional Ethiopian languages relevant to the programme location are an advantage.

Success Factors

The successful Logistics Assistant will be organised, reliable, service-oriented and detail-focused, able to manage multiple operational requests while maintaining accurate records and proper controls. They will communicate clearly, identify delays early and work collaboratively with programme and support teams to find practical, compliant solutions.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Yabelo, Ethiopia, with travel to programme locations as required. Team members are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps policies, procedures and values at all times.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([email protected]).

All qualified individuals are invited to apply for the advertised position. All applications, including a CV, three references, and all applicable official papers, must be sent electronically.

Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.

“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”

DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 08 October 2026/ 4:00 PM