The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in four regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and helping them to rebuild their lives. NRC Assosa Operation is working in three refugee camps at Assosa Zone and IDP/Returneesโ sites at Assosa, Kamashi and Metekel assisting people affected by displacement through provision of Food Security & Livelihoods, Education, Shelter, WASH, and Information Counselling & Legal Assistance (ICLA).
The purpose of the Logistics Intern position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the support functions' responsibilities.
Generic Responsibilitiesย
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelinesProvide support in procurement function from RFQ collection to receiving of goods and servicesProvide support in logistics function in fleet management and warehouseEnsure proper filing of documentsImplement plan of action for delegated portfolio of Logistics and ProcurementDay to day follow of progress in Procurements and other Logistics tasksEnsure compliance with NRC policies CC tools, handbooks, and guidelinesPromote and share ideas for technical improvementPrepare periodic progress reports and other documentsConduct liaison activities as instructed by supervisorSpecific Responsibilities
Maintain and update supplier database at the area officeComplete adherence to all NRC policies and procedures for procurement, ensuring transparency, well-documented, andcorrect procurement always, with solutions provided to procurement issues as they ariseThrough Agresso, receive, register and/or prepare requisitions, check the correctness of Purchase Requisitions, raise RFQs and purchase orders and update status reports.Liaise with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods, services, and equipment.Prepare monthly procurement reports and submit them to line managerSupport all procurement process activities at the area office with support from the logistics officer.Coordinating with stores to collect relevant documentation, collecting and organizing documents in accordance with theNRC procurement checklist.Support the administration of resources so that deliverables are achieved within set budgets, timelines, and standards
Generic professional competencies:
Bachelorโs degree in business, economics, Accounting, or related disciplinesWork experience-0 yearsFluent in oral and written English and Amharic and another additional local languageAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlinesAchievement of set benchmarks and objectivesAbility to communicate (vertically & horizontally)Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย
Computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications)Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesBehavioural competencies:
Working with peoplePlanning and delivering results.Communicating with impact and respectHandling insecure environmentsCoping with change