Hiring Now: Logistic Assistant

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.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Logistics / Supply / Chain
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management