Logistics Assistant

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Purpose

The Logistics Assistant supports the Khartoum Center Sub-delegation (KHC) in Atbara and is in charge of the logistics department and responsible for following up on and handling requests relating to logistical needs.

Reports to (role)

• Logistician

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Provides support in accordance with logistics standards, ICRC rules, financial procedures, and regulations. This may include some or all the following activities:
• Assists the Logistician in daily tasks.
• Liaises with other logistics units (e.g., Supply Chain, fleet, warehousing, dispatch, AirOps and Impex)
• Implements and runs complex logistic procedures.
• Ensures ICRC procurement rules are applied.
• maintenance, follow-up, and statistical reporting.
• follow-up on inventory levels.
• Transport of goods and coordinating trips into the field.
• Filling and archiving of documents.
• Assist Logistics for any related job requested by Logistician.
• Prepare and manage HAC notifications.
• Assist in managing SD daily movement
• Assist Logistician in Managing fuel file
•  Keeps service requesters regularly informed of the progress of their requests (order management)
• Responsible of the logistics STMs

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent higher education degree in business administration, logistics or similar field.
• Very good command (spoken and written) of English
• Computer literacy.
• Driving license.

Professional experience required

• Minimum two years' experience in a similar field.
• Detailed knowledge of the local area.

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.

Additional information

• Type of role: National Staff
• Working rate: 100%
• Location: Atbara
• Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
• Length of assignment: Six months(Extendable)
• Application deadline: 16 July 2025
• Desired starting date: September 2025