National Logistics Adviser -Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

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Overview of position

The Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) program for Ethiopia was initiated as a crucial step towards implementing the peace agreement signed between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on 2nd November 2022 in South Africa. This agreement ended the long-standing conflict that had arisen between the TPLF and the central government in Ethiopia, resulting in widespread violence and displacement.

The objective of the DDR program is to facilitate the disarmament of former combatants from Tigray, Amhara and Afar, their demobilization and eventual reintegration into civilian life. The program is geared towards restoring peace, promoting reconciliation and creating a conducive environment for sustainable development. Eventual areas of coverage may go beyond Northern Ethiopia to Benishangul-Gumuz, Oromia and Gambella.

The Government of Ethiopia has mandated and created the “National Rehabilitation Commission” which is responsible for design, planning, implementation and monitoring of the DDR programme in the country.

The DDR program is being implemented in close coordination with various national and international partners, including the United Nations, non-governmental organizations and other actors. It is expected that the DDR program will provide an opportunity for the combatants in North Ethiopia to turn their focus towards peaceful and productive activities, thereby contributing to the overall stability and development of the North Ethiopia region.

Role objectives

Under the overall direction of the Deputy Commissioner the Logistics Advisor is responsible for the logistics and procurement planning and is in place for the DDR programme.

S/he shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation of and compliance with logistics procedures, policies, and management tools; when necessary, propose improvements.
• Contribute to and validate the logistics component of proposals, budgets and project reports.
• Follow developments and changes in donor procedures, requirements, and guidelines.
• Develop, organize and give training to logistics staff in the field and in logistics workshop.
• Carry out field visits and assess adherence to logistics procedures, identify possible areas for improvement, develop and implement changed and new procedures where needed.
• Participate in new NRC logistical requirements (develop supply chain, open/close base, fraud prevention plan, market assessment).
• Support NRC during audit and review the large procurement documentation to make sure they are compliant with procedures.
• Train & coach field logistic officers and review the large procurement for the DDR programme.
• Managing and ensuring the accuracy of product storage warehouse inventories.
• Facilitating the establishment of commercial connections between customers and suppliers.
• Discussions and negotiations with goods carriers about shipment costs.
• Establishing and managing incoming and outbound shipping schedules.
• Managing the flow of resources and goods at the NRC.
• Collaborating with different divisions within the NRC to enhance logistics.
• Supervising the process of importing and exporting a product.
• In collaboration with Coordination & Reporting Advisor, coordinates, manufacturing schedules, storage, and shipment of certain goods and commodities.
• Developing procedures and systems for scheduling and tracking procurement and distribution operations.
• Liaison with customers, suppliers, and employees to ensure inventory is properly documented and ordered, as well as to guarantee delivery schedules are adhered to.
• Manage warehouse inventory and keep records of the inventory.
• Monitor and manage budgets.
• Select carriers for transportation and negotiate rates and contracts with carriers.
• Respond to and resolve complaints and problems.
• Keep up to date on shipping carriers, routes and rates and any changes to them

Project reporting

• Contribute to and validate the logistics component of proposals, budgets and project reports.

Key competencies