Job Opportunity: Supply Chain & Admin Assistant for Drilling Operations position available at Plan International Ethiopia in Gambella, Gambela. Warehouse, Supply Chain and Distribution jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

The Opportunity 

The Assistant Supply Chain and Admin supports the efficient implementation of drilling operations by enabling timely procurement, logistics, inventory management, and administrative support for the drilling team and Supply chain team for the project. The role helps the availability and safe management of tools, equipment, and materials, while maintaining full compliance with organizational and donor requirements. Through effective Assistance of supply chain and administrative processes, the position enables smooth, cost-effective, and timely drilling, installation, and maintenance of shallow wells and boreholes, even in challenging field conditions.

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Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed per the appropriate procedures.

• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies

• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.

• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted

The Individual

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or administrative roles, preferably within NGOs, construction, drilling, or other heavy equipment operations.

• Demonstrated experience supporting drilling rig operations, construction works, or related heavy equipment activities.

• Experience working in remote, hard-to-reach, or emergency field environments is an asset.

 Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Basic knowledge of shallow well drilling operations, tools, and safe equipment handling.
• Strong understanding of procurement procedures, fleet management, warehousing, purchasing, and inventory control systems.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office, reporting, and record-keeping.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance in all field and operational activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and cross-functional partners in remote and challenging environments.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work long hours in outdoor, hot, and rugged conditions as required by drilling operations.

Languages required:

• English Required -written and spoken Amharic: Required.
• Knowledge of local languages is highly desirable.

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is January 08, 2026. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• Internal Applicants: Link

• External Applicants: Link

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: preference

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org 

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.