Internship Opportunity: Logistics Intern

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Partnership for Pastoralist Development Association (PAPDA)

Deadline: November 20, 2026

Job Description

1. Job Purpose

The Logistics Intern will support the Operation Department in coordinating and implementing day-to-day logistics activities to ensure the efficient management and utilization of organizational resources.

The position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in logistics and supply chain operations within a development-oriented organization while contributing to the effective and timely delivery of PAPDA’s operational and program activities.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Fleet Support the monitoring of vehicle usage, mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance records.

Assist in organizing vehicle movement requests and transportation schedules.
Follow up on vehicle servicing, repairs, and routine maintenance.
Assist in monitoring the validity of vehicle-related documents and notifying the responsible officer of upcoming expirations.
Support the preparation of vehicle utilization and fuel consumption reports.
Assist in maintaining proper vehicle logbooks and related documentation.

B. Inventory and Asset Management

Assist in maintaining and updating PAPDA’s inventory and fixed asset registers.
Support the recording, tagging, tracking, and verification of organizational assets.
Assist in conducting periodic physical inventory and asset verification exercises.
Support the documentation of asset issuance, transfer, return, and disposal.
Assist in maintaining records of office equipment, furniture, supplies, and other organizational property.
Report discrepancies or damaged and missing assets to the immediate supervisor.

C. Logistics and Event Support

Assist in coordinating transportation and logistics arrangements for staff travel, field visits, meetings, workshops, and organizational events.
Support the preparation and arrangement of venues, equipment, materials, and other logistical requirements.
Assist in coordinating the movement and delivery of supplies and equipment to project locations.
Follow up on logistical requests from program and support departments.
Assist in ensuring the timely availability of required logistical resources.

D. Logistics Documentation and Reporting

Assist in maintaining organized logistics files and records, both electronically and in hard copy.
Support the preparation of vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, asset movement, and stock reports.
Assist in updating logistics tracking sheets and databases.

E. Coordination and Administrative Support

Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, HR, and program teams on routine logistics matters.
Assist in following up on procurement-related deliveries and the receipt of goods.
Support the preparation of logistics requests and related documentation.
Participate in logistics meetings and assist in documenting action points when required.
Perform other logistics-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

3. Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Supply Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
0 Years of Experience
Driving Licence
Basic understanding of logistics, inventory, fleet, and warehouse management.
Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Basic knowledge of asset management and stock control procedures is an advantage.