Position: Logistics & Procurement Intern
Department: Operations
Work Team: Logistics
Reports To: Senior Logistics and Procurement Officer
Location: Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Internship
Work Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 40–48 hours per week (occasional weekends and public holidays)
Travel Required: None
Deployable: No
Organizational Background
Medical Teams International is a faith-based humanitarian organization dedicated to breaking barriers to health and restoring wholeness in a hurting world. MTI maintains strict safeguarding standards and a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. All recruitment decisions include background checks, police clearance, and reference verification.
Job Summary
The Logistics & Procurement Intern supports logistics and procurement operations at the MTI Addis Ababa Office. The role provides hands-on exposure to supply chain, procurement, asset management, and office logistics in compliance with MTI and donor policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support supply chain activities including planning, sourcing, transportation, shipping, warehousing, and asset management
- Assist procurement processes in compliance with MTI and donor policies
- Support vendor sourcing, price negotiation, and supplier database development
- Track vendor contracts and support timely vendor payments
- Maintain accurate records of organizational equipment and assets
- Assist with inventory monitoring to verify condition and proper use
- Support office management activities, including purchasing office supplies
- Assist with safety and security-related tasks as assigned
- Promote and uphold MTI safeguarding policies, including PSEA, child & vulnerable adult protection, and harassment-free workplace standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Physical & Working Conditions
- Occasional travel to health facilities with basic living conditions may be required
Required Qualifications
Education
- BA Degree in Logistics & Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related social science fields from a recognized institution
Eligibility Criteria
- Female applicants only
- Graduates of 2017 or 2018 Ethiopian Calendar
- Minimum GPA: 3.7 and above
- Zero (0) years of work experience required
Required Skills & Competencies
Knowledge
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Basic understanding of Human Resource Management
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Excellent written and spoken Amharic and English
- Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, databases)
Abilities
- High integrity and responsible asset handling
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
- Commitment to MTI’s mission, values, and Code of Conduct
Required Skills
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply through the following application link:
👉 Logistics & Procurement Intern – Addis Ababa
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.