Hiring Now: Logistic Assistant at The HALO Trust

Position Title: Logistic Assistant

Employer: The HALO Trust

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 day ago

Deadline: October, 31/2025 (17 days left)

About The HALO Trust

HALO is the world’s oldest and largest demining organization, with 10,000 staff in 30 countries. 98% of HALO’s staff are local employees, including a growing number of women. Wearing the HALO badge signifies belonging to a team with one purpose: serving people affected by conflict by clearing landmines and explosive remnants of war. At HALO, we pride ourselves on the life-saving work we do and have high expectations of our staff.

Job Summary

The logistic assistant plays a vital role in ensuring accurate, clear, and culturally appropriate communication between HALO’s Management Team, staff, local communities, authorities, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the receipt, storage, and issuance of materials, tools, and consumables for HALO Afar Office.
• Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate version of the programme Logistic Database.
• Overseeing the management and archiving of all logistics store files.
• Creating and managing a monthly Store Check planner.
• Conducting or coordinating 100% checks of all HALO stores.
• Processing and archiving all purchase documents for procured items.
• Advising the Office Manager on programme resupply areas.
• Receiving, documenting, and registering new equipment arrivals.
• Creating a simple monthly logistics report detailing stock levels.
• Maintaining an updated and accurate capital equipment list.
• Managing the write-off of broken equipment.
• Supporting the preparation of purchase requests and market assessments.
• Ensuring Afar field office stores are clean and structurally sound.
• Conducting assessments of location logistical systems.
• Ensuring compliance with HALO Ethiopia SOPs.
• Managing daily fleet planning and monitoring of vehicle movements.
• Supporting vehicle inspection and service schedules.
• Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• A university degree in accounting, finance, business management, supply management, or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in logistic management or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Professional experience in logistic management.
• Experience with MS Office applications, specifically MS Excel.
• Excellent command of the Afar and Amharic languages.
• Basic knowledge of English is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Highly motivated and committed.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas and work flexibly.
• Attention to detail.

General Duties for All HALO Staff:

• Work within the framework of HALO’s core values.
• Work towards achieving programme and/or group business plan objectives.
• Familiarize with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures.
• Travel to field trips as required.
• Discharge duties under HALO’s Health and Safety Procedures.

How to apply

Send an email with “Logistic Assistant” in the subject line to

hte.applications@gmail.com

This email must also contain:

• Your CV (resume).
• A motivation letter of no more than two (2) pages.
• All relevant certificates or accreditations.
• Availability for in-person interviews in Semera at the end of October 2025.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. HALO has zero tolerance for safeguarding violations and is committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment.

At no stage of the recruitment process does HALO charge a fee.