Warehouse and Distribution Coordinator

OPEN TO:                    All interested Ethiopian Nationals

OPENING DATE:  July 25, 2013            CLOSING DATE: August 4, 2013

World Vision began its first intervention in Ethiopia in 1971 with relief and opened Ethiopia office in 1975. Relief, rehabilitation and small community development projects dominated the decade that followed. During the 1984/85 drought, World Vision Ethiopia participated in a massive relief operation that saved the lives of millions of people. After an intensive relief and rehabilitation programme, the organization developed a new integrated development approach the objective of which was to ensure empowerment and transformational change. This approach led to the establishment of Area Development Programs (ADPs) in the 1990s that is still being implemented and continuously strengthened today.

World Vision Ethiopia is one of the leading international organization working to contribute to the wellbeing of 3.5 million Vulnerable Children in the three years national strategy from 2013-2015. It offers a diverse and rewarding work environment, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and, most importantly, the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in Ethiopia.

1.    Major Responsibilities

    • Deal with planning, coordinating, administration and general management issues, which include the day-to-day supervision of staff and overseeing work organized by  the team

    • planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods;

    • coordinating the use of automated and computerized systems where utilized;

    • Lead annual and Bi-annual inventory count;

    • producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis;

    • Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols;

    • Support the SCM Manager in reviewing the existing asset and warehouse management procedures, develop and maintain effective systems and mechanism for professional asset and stock tracking in cooperation with Finance and Administration;

    • Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions;

    • Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system;

    • Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions;

    • Standardize inventory and warehouse system at NO, Program Offices and ADPs

2.     Qualifications Required: BA Degree in Procurement and supply management or related fields

3. Work Experience and Skill required

    • 6 years of experience in procurement and related field

    • Field level experience in logistics for INGOs in international development and emergency programmes

  • Knowledge of key institutional donors and their compliance requirement in respect of logistics and procurement.
  • Second grade driving license
  • Computer skill (EXCEL and  Word,  Lotus mail) is essential

4. Additional requirements: Committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values

5. Place of Work: Addis Ababa

6. How to Apply: Interested applicants can send a non-returnable copy of their CV and application letter, credentials and supporting documents in a sealed envelope to the address below or submit in person to our office located in Gerji area, near Anbesa Garage within 10 days after the date of this announcement or email to Recruitment_Ethiopia@wvi.org . World Vision Ethiopia, P.O. Box 3330, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. We do not receive applications via fax.