Logistics And Admin Intern | Addis Ababa

Length of Internship: Six Months

Risk Level:     Level 1

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. 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.

Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004, working in rural, peri-urban, and urban areas in five regional states – Somali, Oromia, Afar, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples, Amhara – and the capital city of Addis Ababa. We engage in both development and humanitarian work, and seek to integrate approaches, programs, and geographies as much as possible.  Our partners include government, academic institutions, development and private sector actors, civil societies, and communities.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Department is committed to providing reliable, timely, and compliant support to program activities in order to enable those programs to work efficiently.

 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Business skills: A logistics intern can learn how to understand and meet the needs and expectations of customers and clients in logistics.

• Communication skills: A logistics intern can learn how to communicate effectively and professionally with various stakeholders in logistics, such as suppliers, carriers, distributors, customers, or managers.
• Collaboration skills: A logistics intern can learn how to work cooperatively and productively with others in a team environment in logistics. A logistics intern can also learn how to coordinate and integrate the activities and resources of different departments or functions that are involved in logistics.
• Problem-solving skills: A logistics intern can learn how to identify and analyze problems or issues that may arise in logistics operations.

 By the end of the internship, the intern will have developed the following knowledge and experience:

 DELIVERABLES: The intern will work with the logistics department and expect, he/she maintains a good Office Administration, warehouse Management, Documentation, inventory and Asset Management during his/her internship program.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• BA degree from Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Only recent graduates are eligible to apply for this position.
• One letter of recommendation from a university / higher institution on the candidate’s personal integrity and sense of responsibility.

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

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 (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

How to Apply

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 through this: >>LINK.

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: Aug 18, 2026