Supply Chain Assistant-Warehouse | Mekelle Field Office.

Location: Mekelle, Ethiopia

Deadline: 23 Jan 2026

Job Description

Overall purpose of the role

The Supply Chain Assistant- Warehouse is responsible for day-to-day warehouse inventory and Asset Management for the North Area Mekelle Office. And works closely with other support departments.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Warehouse Management

• Ensure that all orders are tracked from the point of planning and request through to final receipt.
• Check that all assets, old and new, are properly recorded and tagged.
• Verify quantity and quality of goods/services against PR/PO and receive. Issue GRN / product receipt for materials purchased offline or through the system.
• Ensure all asset & equipment Receipt, Registration, Tagging, Storage, Issue, and, where relevant, Disposal Management. The Supply Chain Assistant is responsible for assets, equipment, and inventory while in his/her custody.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper arrangement of the North Area Office warehouse.
• Properly handle materials with high care and category sensitivity following DRC warehouse management policy and procedures.
• Prepare monthly warehouse inventory and asset reports and share them with program and support staff for timely utilization of resources within the warehouse.
• Identify and report obsolete inventory, assets, and equipment for disposal or maintenance to the Supply Chain Team Leader, Support Services Manager, and the Area Manager.
• Ensure clear, updated, and dependable Asset, equipment, and inventory records are maintained and archived.
• Make sure that all staff are responsible and accountable for the effective management of qualitative & compliant asset & equipment management in line with DRC’s & donor guidelines & standards.
• Ensure, organize, and facilitate regular physical checks of all assets & equipment against the register – at least bi-annually, fully validated, and documented.
• Perform the physical asset check
• Overseeing deliveries to and dispatches from DRC warehouses and affecting the necessary documentation.
• Maintaining good communications with warehouse staff in other DRC locations and partner organizations
• Correctly apply ERP supply chain processes
• Assist the North area office supply chain team leader

Fleet management

• Assist with Fleet Management tasks as needed
• Updating daily vehicle movement schedule and records and assigning all mechanical transport as required.
• Perform refuelling of rented vehicles and ensure the fuel consumption tracking system, and obtain minimum documentation such as logbook, fuel request approval form, and invoice to settle payment in time.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience, preferably within an INGO.
• Excellent IT skills, including experience in operating an ERP supply chain system
• Experience in supply chain management, including procurement, transport and distribution, warehouse and stock management
• Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation.

 EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

• University degree (Diploma or Bachelor) in Supply Chain management, or a relevant field

LANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)

• English, Afar, Tigrigna & Amharic – Fluency in spoken and in writing

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 11 Months

Contract Type: National Contract

Band: I2 – Non-Management

Designation of Duty Station: Mekelle, North Ethiopia Field Office.

Start date:  1st February 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees

Offers will be extended only once funding has been confirmed

 

How to Apply

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English through: >>   https://drc.ngo/job?id=175058. Applications sent by email will not be considered

Closing date for applications: January 23, 2026

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply.

DRC considers all applicants based on merit.