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In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.\n About Mercy Corps Ethiopia\nMercy 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.\nPosition Title: Logistics Assistant BSP\nDuty Station: Yabelo, Ethiopia,\nOpen Position: 1\nRisk Level: Level 3\nThe Program / Department / Team\nBorder Security Programme - Ethiopia\nThe 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.\nIn 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.\nThe Position\nThe 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.\nReporting 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.\nEssential Responsibilities\nLogistics and Fleet Management - 55% of Time\nProvide day-to-day logistics support to the Yabelo programme, coordinating transport, accommodation, supplies, travel, visitors and activity requirements in a timely manner.\nSupport fleet management, including vehicle requests, logbooks, driver and fuel records, maintenance follow-up, accident reporting and safe use of Mercy Corps vehicles.\nSupport basic procurement and supplier follow-up in line with Mercy Corps procedures, including quotations, documentation, delivery tracking and receipt of goods and services.\nMaintain logistics trackers and records, provide required updates and reports, and flag operational bottlenecks or delays for timely action.\nEnsure logistics activities comply with Mercy Corps policies, donor requirements, applicable regulations and value-for-money principles.\nAdministration - 20% of Time\nProvide day-to-day administrative support to the Yabelo office, including office facilities, leases, utilities, communications, travel, accommodation, meetings, workshops and visitors.\nMaintain office, accommodation, lease and relevant administrative records and follow up renewal or action dates.\nProvide basic HR administrative support, including staff records, onboarding, attendance, travel and other routine requirements in coordination with HR and Operations.\nMaintain proper filing and confidentiality of administrative and staff-related documents and promptly escalate issues requiring further action.\nIII. Warehouse and Asset Management - 25% of Time\nSupport management of the Yabelo warehouse, ensuring goods are received, stored, issued and recorded correctly, with complete supporting documentation.\nMaintain stock records and bin cards, conduct physical counts and reconcile balances, and support distribution documentation.\nMaintain accurate asset records, tagging and assignment; support verification, transfers, handovers and disposals in accordance with Mercy Corps procedures.\nReport missing, damaged, obsolete or non-functional assets promptly and provide regular warehouse and asset status updates.\nMaintain audit-ready warehouse and asset documentation and support internal reviews, donor checks and inventory verification.\nSafeguarding Responsibilities\nActively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.\nPractices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.\nEncourages 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.\nSupervisory Responsibility\nDriver, Security Guards and Cleaner\nAccountability\nReports Directly To: Field Program Coordinator\nWorks Closely With: Program Officer; Mercy Corps Ethiopia Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Security and Compliance teams; BSP programme teams; suppliers and service providers.\nAccountability to Participants and Stakeholders\nMercy 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.\nMinimum Qualification & Transferable Skills\nBachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Management or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.\nAt 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.\nGood knowledge of logistics documentation, donor compliance, segregation of duties, accountability and value for money; FCDO or similarly regulated programme experience is an advantage.\nStrong organisational and record-management skills, including accurate use of trackers and timely support to multiple operational priorities.\nGood computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and ability to prepare basic operational reports.\nGood written and spoken English and Amharic; additional Ethiopian languages relevant to the programme location are an advantage.\nSuccess Factors\nThe 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.\nLiving Conditions / Environmental Conditions\nThe 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.\nOngoing Learning\nIn 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\nTeam Engagement and Effectiveness\nAchieving 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.\nWe recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nMercy 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.\nSafeguarding & Ethics\nMercy 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 ().\nAll qualified individuals are invited to apply for the advertised position. 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