Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Supply Chain & Admin Officer Vacancy 2026
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is inviting qualified Ethiopian candidates to apply for a Supply Chain & Admin Officer position based in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. The role supports field-office supply chain, logistics, procurement, asset, warehouse, fleet, generator, and administration functions while ensuring compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines.
Job Overview
- Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
- Position: Supply Chain & Admin Officer
- Location: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
- Contract Type: National Contract
- Contract Length: 10 months
- Band: H2
- Start Date: November 15, 2026
- Job ID: 176917
- Application Deadline: October 20, 2026
- Salary: According to DRC's Terms of Employment for National Employees
About Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian organization working to protect, advocate for, and support refugees, internally displaced people, and other displacement-affected communities. DRC has worked since 1956 and operates internationally in support of people affected by displacement.
Job Responsibilities
Supply Chain & Logistics
- Ensure supply chain and logistics processes comply with the DRC Operations Handbook.
- Provide effective and efficient support to program needs.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers, government offices, and other NGOs on supply chain matters.
- Ensure effective transportation systems support field programs.
- Oversee the management and timely servicing of generators.
- Ensure stocks are properly accounted for and managed.
- Maintain proper filing of supply chain documents.
Procurement
- Manage procurement activities at the Area Office within approved thresholds.
- Implement procurement plans.
- Process procurement requests in compliance with DRC and donor requirements.
- Maintain trackers for procurement requests, quotations, payments, and related processes.
- Participate in BFU meetings and provide timely updates to budget holders.
- Maintain accurate and auditable supply chain records.
- Process payments for completed goods, services, and works and submit them to Finance.
- Maintain flexible logistics systems capable of supporting increased program activities.
- Conduct regular market surveys to analyze trends and ensure value for money.
Asset Management
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
- Ensure appropriate asset tagging.
- Coordinate timely physical asset counts.
- Prepare monthly reports on asset conditions, disposal plans, transfers, and donations in line with applicable procedures.
Warehouse Management
- Ensure warehouse management follows DRC procedures and SOPs.
- Maintain appropriate stock records, bin and stock cards, waybills, and goods-receiving documentation.
- Ensure procured goods are received according to purchase order specifications.
- Coordinate timely dispatch of materials.
- Schedule and coordinate mid-year and year-end inventories.
- Share weekly stock reports with relevant managers and team leaders.
- Report monthly warehouse movements and provide recommendations when required.
Fleet & Generator Management
- Ensure fleet management follows DRC policies and procedures.
- Maintain weekly vehicle movement plans.
- Maintain records for rented vehicles, including licenses, logbooks, fuel consumption, and insurance.
- Prepare monthly fleet and generator reports.
- Monitor fuel and other running costs and propose cost-reduction measures where necessary.
Administration
- Oversee field-office administration activities.
- Coordinate accommodation and transportation for field visitors.
- Support administration of office and facility agreements and liaise with lessors.
- Ensure staff onboarding and exit procedures are completed in coordination with relevant departments.
- Ensure monthly utility payments are made on time.
- Ensure the office remains clean and suitable for work.
- Coordinate timely purchase of office cleaning materials and consumable supplies.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supplies Management, Management, or another relevant business field.
Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for Diploma holders.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for Bachelor's degree holders.
- Experience working with NGOs is required.
- Experience demonstrating accountability practices.
Skills and Competencies
- High integrity and a proactive, stable, and resilient approach to work.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Computer skills, including word processing and database management.
Language
- Fluent spoken and written English.
DRC Core Competencies
Candidates are expected to demonstrate:
- Striving for excellence
- Collaborating
- Taking the lead
- Communicating
- Demonstrating integrity
Application Deadline
October 20, 2026
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an updated CV and cover letter in English through the DRC careers portal.
CV requirement: The CV must not exceed three pages. Applications with CVs longer than three pages may not be considered.
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
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Women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. DRC also encourages qualified Ethiopian nationals to apply and considers candidates based on merit.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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