World Food Programme (WFP) – Logistics Assistant (SC‑5), Bahir Dar
Organization: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full‑time (Service Contract, SC‑5)
Duration: 12 Months
Application Deadline: July 5, 2026 (23:59 East Africa Time)
Salary & Benefits: Attractive compensation package as per WFP terms and conditions
Additional: Inclusive, diverse, multicultural work environment; training and career development opportunities
Position: Logistics Assistant (SC‑5)
Role Overview
The Logistics Assistant will implement well‑defined logistics and supply chain processes to enable effective delivery of goods and services for WFP operations in Ethiopia.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with suppliers on local purchase production and readiness.
- Receive approved dispatch plans from the Country Office Supply Chain.
- Ensure transport plans are executed for timely delivery to destinations.
- Manage storage capacity at Bahir Dar transit hub.
- Record dispatches in LESS and issue online waybills.
- Perform bag marking before dispatch to FDPs.
- Gather route information and update transporters before dispatch.
- Follow up with destination hubs on commodity arrivals.
- Conduct market assessments and identify logistics service providers.
- Support WFP deliveries/convoys in Amhara region.
- Prepare and report daily stock uplift from factories.
- Oversee vendor invoicing processes and ensure IPSAS compliance.
- Monitor commodity accounting and use WFP corporate tools.
- Record fuel transactions for WFP fleet trucks in FMS.
Education & Experience
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Education: Completion of secondary school education required; university degree in a related field desirable.
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Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible work in logistics/warehousing, preferably in emergency operations.
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Languages: Fluency in English and Amharic (oral and written).
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Technical Skills:
- Experience with corporate systems and commodity accounting.
- Transport allocation and planning.
- Financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for logistics.
- Humanitarian/non‑profit field experience.
About WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and building pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity. WFP is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and offers a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural work environment with strong career development opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online via WFP’s recruitment system:
👉 Apply Here
Notes:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- WFP does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
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