About the Job
\nWho we are<\/p>\n
SOS Children\u2019s Villages in Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children\u2019s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children\u2019s and young people.<\/p>\n
Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community-based organizations across eight program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.<\/p>\n
Want to know more about life at SOS?<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0Explore our Employee Value Proposition\u00a0Here<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Follow our journey on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/p>\n
Our Commitment to Safeguarding<\/p>\n
At SOS Children’s Villages, safeguarding isn’t just a policy, it’s a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.<\/p>\n
We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption.<\/p>\n
By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership.<\/p>\n
Together, we create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected<\/p>\n
Join Our Mission:<\/p>\n
We are looking for procurement and Logistic Coordinator will be responsible for procuring high-quality and cost-efficient supplies for the organization. He \/She will follow procurement procedures & policies, maintain an updated list of current and incoming inventory, and be responsible for approving purchases. He\/she will also be responsible for handling vehicles’ yearly registration and maintenance and liaising with any logistics-related process of the location.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Supply process<\/p>\n
Responsible for sourcing and ordering of equipment, instruments, services, spare parts and operating supplies from both local and overseas suppliers.
\nPurchasing Materials and Services strictly according to the procumbent manual, Quality and Legal requirements;
\nPlan and maintain vendor database for effective management of supplier relationship that benefits the organization
\nMonitor and track the performance of the suppliers e.g. on-time delivery of the requirements, in the right quality and quantity, to deliver the best value to the organization and customers (program units, functions, co-workers and beneficiaries and other stakeholders) needs
\nSourcing strategy<\/p>\n
Development and implementation of Procurement plan and Supplier partnerships;
\nstablishes, promotes and maintains long-term business relationships with suppliers whilst maintaining the highest degree of ethics and confidentiality;
\nConstantly looking for new sourcing opportunities \u2013 Develop supplier base & evaluate vendors on an annual basis;
\nTo be the trainer for the customers and suppliers to comply with the organization’s policies and procurement procedures;
\nCreate and track Project procurement Plans and purchase requests coming from different program locations and the National office;
\nContract management<\/p>\n
Lead supplier negotiations, prepare contracts, and manage contract approval in line with policies.
\nCoordinate supplier selection, ensure transparent tendering processes, and maintain procurement plans and documentation.
\nOversee order handling, customs clearance, and ensure required documentation, quality control, and claim resolution with suppliers.
\nLogistics<\/p>\n
Coordinate vehicle assignments for business trips both in Addis and project locations
\nMake sure vehicles are serviced and maintained based on the schedules
\nVendor performance tracking\/monitoring<\/p>\n
Regularly update the supplier database with accurate and comprehensive information.
\nConduct reviews of the supplier list and update the necessary information are updated\/
\nEstablish a structured framework for evaluating suppliers against the KPI including performance reviews.
\nCompare the actual prices negotiated with suppliers to planned budget and identify and analyse the impact of the change and provide recommendations.
\nImplement the structured process of handling claims and disputes with suppliers including timely solution and documentation to claim settlement activities.
\nSafeguarding Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Ensure all vendors understand, align with, and sign SOS Children\u2019s Villages safeguarding policies and include these in contracts.
\nComply with the Code of Conduct, safeguarding, and local policies and procedures.
\nRemain vigilant against any form of abuse, harm, neglect, harassment, exploitation, fraud, or corruption.
\nPromptly report any suspected fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, or risks to organizational property to the supervisor.
\nAdhere to all procedures aimed at preventing and managing fraud, corruption, and safeguarding risks
\nAbout You
\nOur Ideal Candidate?<\/p>\n
Let’s find out if we’re a match. The next step in our process depends on how your background closely align with the below criteria\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Essential Requirements (Must-Have):<\/p>\n
Education: Bachelor\u2019s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Logistics and Business administration
\nExperience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and logistics
\nDesired Assets (Nice-to-Have):<\/p>\n
Experience in NGO\/INGO or similar operational environments is preferred
\nProven experience in vendor management and contract administration
\nExperience working with ERP systems and procurement tracking tools
\nGood Communication skills written and oral English.
\n3rd-grade driving license
\nRole specific Competencies:<\/p>\n
Negotiation Skill: -purchasing, negotiation and planning skills (e.g. inquiry\/negotiation\/e-commerce, PO issuing, commercial agreements\/contracts, work planning etc.)
\nProblem Solving: -ability to analyse problems and strategize for a creative solution and navigating the obstacles or change in procurement requirements.
\nCommunication Skill: -excellent verbal and written communication skills and has the ability to create a smooth communication among project stakeholders, external vendors, government offices and other stakeholders.
\nOrganization Skill: -, excellent in prioritize, and manage time efficiently, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
\nAttention to Detail: – Accurately processing purchasing orders and ensuring all the requested items, accuracy in billing and payment processing.
\nResult Orientation: – manage taks in order of priorities and focused on the main desired outcomes.
\nLeadership: Role modeling and ability to build effective teams, motivate high performance, and generate a commitment to organizational goals.
\nIntegrity: able to state views openly and act in line with beliefs, maintain the organization\u2019s values, maintain deadlines and commitments; have ethical standards, ability to gain the trust of co-workers, and desire to be of service.
\nStrong knowledge of procurement procedures and policies; refers to a clear understanding and practical application of the rules, processes, and guidelines that govern how an organization purchases goods and services.
\nSoftware: -Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)<\/p>\n
SOS Lead and Core Competencies<\/p>\n
Lead Competency<\/p>\n
Role model: Act as a role model for the organization, living our values and inspiring and learning from others
\nCollaboration: Remove barriers to participation, share decision making and build partnerships
\nEmpowerment: Promote inclusion and equitable sharing of power
\nStrategic Thinking: Live the values and mission, setting realistic goals and translating them into actionable plans<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[210],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-37941","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-project-management-and-administration","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/SOS-Childrens-Villages-in-Ethiopia.webp","custom-text-26140818":"SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"210":"Project Management And Administration"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-06-28","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/careers-sos-kd.icims.com\/jobs\/2546\/procurement-and-logistic-coordinator\/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=720&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=180&jun1offset=180","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"beleqet_data":{"_job_employer_posted_by":"9629","_job_logo_img":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/SOS-Childrens-Villages-in-Ethiopia.webp","_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/SOS-Childrens-Villages-in-Ethiopia.webp","custom-text-26140818":"SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia","_job_title":"Procurement and Logistics Coordinator","_job_type":"17","custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":"210","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-06-28","_job_location":"4","_job_description":"About the Job\r\nWho we are\r\n\r\nSOS Children\u2019s Villages in Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children\u2019s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children\u2019s and young people.\r\n\r\nToday, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community-based organizations across eight program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.\r\n\r\nWant to know more about life at SOS?\r\n\r\n\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0Explore our Employee Value Proposition\u00a0Here\r\n\r\n\ud83d\udc49 Follow our journey on\u00a0LinkedIn\r\n\r\nOur Commitment to Safeguarding\r\n\r\nAt SOS Children's Villages, safeguarding isn't just a policy, it's a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.\r\n\r\nWe cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. 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