About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Cambodia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Haiti, and Somalia. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $75 million in programs, and approximately 2000 staff capital office in the various country offices, Head Quarter in New York City, and Operational Centre in Nairobi. Additional growth is anticipated.

I.                     Summary of position

Primarily working under the direct supervision of the Deputy Logistics Head of Department - Supply, The Logistics Intern will learn about Action Against Hunger’s standard logistics and supply chain approach and gain meaningful, and practical experience of humanitarian programming. The Logistics intern will be based in Addis Ababa, with regular travel to our field operations to provide logistics support activities.

The Logistics Intern role’s purpose and engagement are:

• Purpose: The Logistics Intern position is part of the wider Action Against Hunger internship program policy and implementation exercise that promotes and offers recent graduates a meaningful work experience that would enhance their knowledge, skills, attitudes and employability. By so doing, Action Against Hunger - Ethiopia also gains from the introduction of fresh talent and new perspectives to a specific sector projects or team.

• Engagement: The intern will engage with logistics and supply chain staff based in capital and at field levels with the field logistics teams.

Essential Duties

The intern is expected to execute and deliver the following activities: 

• Provide support to the base “Logistics Team” to roll-out the AAH Logistics Minimum Standards checklist

• Support Procurement in terms of the following :- Bid document compilation , deliver to suppliers follow and make  ensure bid document collected and responder suppliers name, company name , collection dated and bid document responding date appropriately registered and signed by bidder registered on the provided form.   Keep record.

• Assist in determining accurate standard specifications

• Assist purchase officers while negotiates price, places orders, inspect deliveries including quotation procedures

• Assist in the receipt, verification and acceptance of goods and services procured on behalf of partner organizations

• Assist in the collection of customs clearing, fund transfers and permits review of payments and verify completeness of the documents and adherence to internal procedures,

• Assist in the handover of procured items to partners

• Assist in updating asset record and periodical verification; and

• Perform other duties as assigned by team.

II.                   Gender Equality Commitments  

• Foster an environment that supports the values of women and men, and equal access to information.

• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.

• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status. 

• Value and respect all cultures. 

III.                 Fiscal Responsibility

IV.                Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

V.                  Working Conditions, Travel, and Environment

• The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.

• Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high-security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases. 

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements                                                                                    

• Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management  or  related field  is required

• 0 years of experience.

Personal Attributes

• Great attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.

• High professional and ethical standards.

• Structured and process-oriented.

• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

• Motivated to learn and perform and not afraid to ask questions.

• Willing to challenge the status quo and add value by introducing positive change.

• Excellent communicator and comfortable to work in a team environment.

• Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid leadership, interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

• Interns must have no medical limitations which would affect their serving in the function(s) expected from the program. They must confirm that they fit to work, as confirmed by a medical practitioner. In line with workplace equality and inclusion, persons with disabilities will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

I.                     Required Skills & Competencies

• Familiar with current national/international Gender strategies.

• Knowledge and skill of MS Office Suite is mandatory.

• Fluency (written and Spoken) in English is required. Amharic and any other local languages desirable.

• Ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple tasks as well as self-direct with minimum supervision.

• Genuine interest in and commitment to the opportunity, the mission and principles of Action Against Hunger.

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. 

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested, please send your application composed of non returnable CV and Covering Letter with “Logistics  Intern” written in the subject line to the following address: Through THIS LINK

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position. 

NB: Only short-listed applicants will be, communicated on and the selection process includes a technical test and an interview.