Capital Logistics Supervisor
Position:
Organization: Salima Wazaran Yahya Food Manufacturing PLC
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ALIMA’S SPIRIT: ALIMA’s purpose is to save lives and provide care for the most vulnerable populations, without any discrimination based on identity, religion, or politics, through actions based on proximity, innovation, and the alliance of organizations and individuals. We act with humanity and impartiality in accordance with universal medical ethics. To gain access to patients, we undertake to act in a neutral and independent manner.
Our CHARTER defines the VALUES and PRINCIPLES of our action:
Putting the Patient First
Revolutionizing humanitarian medicine
Responsibility and freedom
Improve the quality of our actions
Placing trust
Collective intelligence
Environmental responsibility
ALIMA promotes and defends the principles of fundamental human rights. ALIMA has a zero-tolerance approach towards those guilty of acts of gender and sexual violence as well as towards inaction in the face of alleged or proven acts of violence. The protection of those benefiting from and impacted by our intervention is our top priority in everything we do. Everyone collaborating with ALIMA is committed to:
Respect the charter, the code of conduct, the institutional policies including the policy of protection against abuse of power and sexist and sexual violence, the policy of prevention of corruption and fraud;
Report any violation of the policies, framework documents, and procedures to a superior, to a referent
CARING - INNOVATING - TOGETHER:
Since its creation in 2009, ALIMA has treated more than 13 million patients and today deploys its operations in 14 countries. In 2023, ALIMA cared for 2.8 million patients, including over a million children under the age of 5, received 157,393 people for mental health consultations, assisted 67,617 births, carried out 64 projects in 14 countries. Whenever possible, we work in partnership with local NGOs to ensure that our patients benefit from the best and most relevant expertise wherever it is, whether within their own country or in the rest of the world. In addition, to improve the humanitarian response, we are carrying out operational and clinical research projects, particularly in the field of the fight against malnutrition and viral hemorrhagic fevers.
ALIMA’S TEAM: more than 2000 people are currently working for ALIMA. The field teams, closest to the patients, receive their support from coordination teams generally based in the countries’ capitals. These receive support from the 4 desk teams and the emergency and opening team based at the operational headquarters in Dakar, Senegal. The Paris and New York teams are actively working to raise funds and represent ALIMA. The rest of the ALIMA Galaxy includes individuals and partner teams working on behalf of other organizations such as medical NGOs BEFEN, ALERT Health, SOS Doctors / KEOGO, AMCP, research organizations PACCI, and INSERM, Bordeaux or Copenhagen Universities, the INGO Solidarités International, and many others.
COUNTRIES WHERE WE WORK: Mali, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Guinea, Sudan, Mauritania, Haiti.
THE WORK WE DO covers: Malnutrition, Maternal Health, Primary Health, Pediatrics, Malaria, Epidemics (Ebola, Cholera, Measles, Dengue, Lassa Fever), Hospitalization, Emergencies, Gender-Based Violence, Opening / Closing.
ALIMA IN ETHIOPIA
ALIMA has been operating in Ethiopia since 2022, supporting healthcare, nutrition, and rapid response in affected communities.
ALIMA initially focused on the Afder zone in the Somali Region, where limited healthcare infrastructure and recurring droughts have significantly strained resources for health and nutrition services. Since 2023, ALIMA has supported the delivery of integrated health and nutrition services to support affected communities in Hargele, Elkare (2023-2024, 2025-present) and Barey woredas (2023-2024).
In 2024, ALIMA expanded its work to the Tigray region. The organization is implementing programs addressing healthcare, nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in targeted woredas. Offices have been established in Mekele and Shire, and activities are being rolled out to improve access to essential services for affected populations in Northwest Zone and Southeast Zone.
To ensure continuity and scale up its impact, ALIMA plans to continue programs in 2026 in both Somali and Tigray Regions, aiming to strengthen healthcare systems, enhance nutrition support, and improve overall community resilience.
The main activities to come will consist of :
In the short-term: prepare and launch in collaboration with the Ministry of Health a project contributing to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of communities affected by the drought.
In the mid-to-long term: ensure the follow-up of the first project, develop partnerships with key stakeholders (MoH, civil society, research institutes…), conduct new assessments in areas with acute humanitarian needs and launch new activities.
LOCATION OF POSITION: Addis Ababa
PROTECTION OF BENEFICIARIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Level 3: As part of his/her duties, the incumbent will visit programs and come into contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, a criminal record check or a certificate of good character will be required. In situations where a criminal record or character reference is not available, a statement of good character will be required.
FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINKS
He/she reports to the Emergency Logistics Support , as line manager and Desk Logistics Referent, as technical manager.
He/she works in close collaboration with the coordinators (medical, projects and other staff).
He/she supervises drivers, guards, technical specialists, etc.
MISSION AND MAIN ACTIVITIES
He/she, in collaboration with the Emergency Logistics Support, is responsible for the planning, execution and follow-up of all work requests at the coordination office. He/she is responsible for the management of the equipment, maintenance of infrastructure in the coordination office. He/she ensures the management of coordination office.
MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURES
Liaise with the owner of the office for any maintenance and repair needed in the building.
Supervise and monitor the progress of maintenance, ensuring that work is completed according to the specifications.
Ensure the proper maintenance of all infrastructures
To make proposals on the improvement and development of infrastructure
EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT
Systematically use the Google drive and ALIMA’s ALI-ASSET data input to ensure real time asset management.
Monitor and take inventory of all investment material (energy equipment, IT, communication) and make sure all assets are labelled in hard and soft copies.
Perform any necessary tests / checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair.
Immediately inform the Emergency Logistics Support of any problems that arise (damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins).
In collaboration with IT (at HQ level), ensure that computers work properly and execute security management protocols (backups, anti-malware updates and firewall protection, etc.) in order to ensure an immediate operational recovery/continuity in case of emergency and data security & availability.
Proceed to material allocation
SUPPLY CHAIN
Support the Emergency Supply Manager in organizing the daily activities of the Supply Chain in the coordination;
Support the Emergency Supply Manager for the management of internal request, order, purchase, stock and freight management in the coordination, monitoring and ensuring an efficient implementation of ALIMA’s supply protocols, policies and standards;
Support the Emergency Supply Manager on the supply database and the correct filing and archiving of the supply documentation in order to guarantee the availability and the coherence of supply data;
Mapping and regular update of main suppliers in coordination
Organize the selection and the use of the supply related third parties (suppliers, transport companies, freight forwarders, ..)
MANAGEMENT OF THE LOGISTICS STOCK
Ensure the proper receipt, quality and quantity of all orders according to the established procedure
Regularly update inventory records and Q4
Ensure the monthly and quarterly inventory of its stock
Ensure FIFO/ FEFO rules
Ensure proper classification / storage of inventory items
Produce the report of its inventories
Environmental responsibility within the logistics department and the Project.
Optimize the management of electronic equipment (air conditioners, washing machines, irons, office and home lighting)
Promote and disseminate environmental actions to the communities we serve and the health structures we support.
Implement a zero waste - zero single-use plastic policy.
Implementation of preventive measures against abuse of power, gender-based and sexual violence:
Ensures that his/her team, partners, and community members are aware of ALIMA's policy and have access to information (complaint reporting mechanism, focal point, etc.).
Facilitates the organization of training and awareness sessions
Implements standards for the prevention of abuse of power, gender-based violence, and sexual violence.
Ensures that the members of his/her team and those of the partners involved in the project (Ministry of Health, national partners, etc.) follow the training and awareness sessions and apply the rules of abuse prevention.
Contributes to creating and maintaining a nurturing and protective environment for the team, community members, and partners involved in the project.
REPORTING
Contributes to the monthly reports: SITREP; data compilation of logistics activities.
Monthly update all logistics data information as per the ALIMA Logistics toolbox.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be modified as the mission evolves.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION:
Degree in a technical field related to Logistics.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :
At least two years’ experience in logistics field in Medical Humanitarian INGO.
Multi-skilled experience in logistics.
Experience with ALIMA is an asset
Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Google Suite)
OTHER QUALITIES:
Good organization and ability to assess priorities.
Good communication and listening skills
Demonstrate proactivity and initiative to anticipate and remedy potential problems.
Team management and good mastery of teamwork
Be collaborative, able to work under pressure and in a tense security environment
Ability to work in a team in multicultural contexts
Professional rigor
Discretion, Organizational skills, rigor and autonomy
Calm, excellent stress management and composure
Languages spoken by the candidate
● Oral and written fluency in English and Amharic is essential
Knowledge of other local language is an asset
How To Apply
To apply, If you are interested, please send your application composed of a none-returnable CV and cover letter (merged in one file) with cover letter subject line mentioning Capital Logistics Supervisor through www.ethiojobs.net or physical application submission at ALIMA offices at coordination and projects . Applications are processed in the order of arrival. ALIMA reserves the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if an application is accepted. Only complete applications will be considered.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated, and the selection process includes a technical test and an interview.
Application Deadline: 28 March 2026,
hard copies are submitted during working hours Monday to Friday (08:00am to 05:00pm), at ALIMA offices coordination office in Addis Ababa Yeka Sub City Worda 08 House Number New around Misrak Polyethnic college and project offices in Mekelle, Shire and Hargele
Notice to Candidates:
ALIMA never charges any kind of fee or money to applicants participating in any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, testing, job offer, training, etc.).
To ensure the fair and accurate assessment of candidate’s knowledge and skills during the recruitment process, candidates are strictly prohibited from using AI tools (artificial intelligence) during testing and interviews. Any candidate using AI will be disqualified from the recruitment process.
Job Requirements The Capital Logistics Supervisor will oversee planning, execution and follow‑up of logistics activities at ALIMA’s coordination office in Addis Ababa. The role requires a technical degree in logistics and at least two years’ experience in medical humanitarian INGOs, with strong computer skills and proficiency in English and Amharic. Responsibilities include equipment management, infrastructure maintenance, supply chain support, inventory control, environmental stewardship and ensuring compliance with ALIMA’s policies on abuse prevention. How to Apply To apply, submit a single PDF containing your CV and cover letter (with the subject line mentioning Capital Logistics Supervisor) through the link www.ethiojobs.net or send it in person to ALIMA offices at the coordination office in Addis Ababa Yeka Sub City. Applications are processed in order of arrival.Deadline: Mar 29, 2026, 12:00 AM
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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