About the Ethiopian Red Cross Society

Established in 1935, the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest humanitarian organizations. ERCS provides vital services including emergency response, ambulance and first aid, water and sanitation, and disaster risk reduction. With a vast structure spanning 15 Regional Offices and numerous branches, ERCS works to build resilient communities across Ethiopia.

Job Summary

The Senior Inventory Controller and Inspection Officer is a critical role responsible for overseeing the management, tracking, and control of all inventory and movable long-term assets within the National Society. You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of all supply chain processes—from warehouse management to physical reconciliation—ensuring that life-saving humanitarian supplies are always accounted for and ready for deployment.

Key Performance Areas

1. Movement Control & Tracking

Logbook Management: Maintain rigorous control over incoming and outgoing stocks and movable long-term assets against movement logs.
Stock Documentation: Ascertain that bin and stock cards are accurately maintained for every item to track real-time balances.
Classification: Classify and codify store items, ensuring specialized items are kept with separate, detailed records.

2. Inspection & Verification

Quality Assurance: Check and verify all incoming procured items against technical specifications and support documents before they are accepted for storage.
Asset Health: Maintain an up-to-date inventory of warehouse items, including details on make, model, user branches, and roadworthiness (for vehicles).
Damage Control: Identify and report properties that are misappropriated, abused, or damaged to initiate repair or replacement.

3. Stocktaking & Reconciliation

Auditing: Participate in both scheduled and surprise physical stocktaking exercises.
Discrepancy Resolution: Identify and reconcile differences between physical counts and inventory control records.
Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve quantity discrepancies to maintain record integrity.

4. Supply Chain Optimization

Buffer Management: Monitor stock balances against pre-determined minimum or buffer levels.
Procurement Initiation: Initiate procurement requisitions once items reach their reordering levels.
Reporting: Provide detailed reports on stock movements and irregularities to senior management for prompt action.

About You

1. Educational Requirements

Degree: Second Degree (Master’s) or First Degree (Bachelor’s) in Materials Management, Inventory Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or Business Administration.

2. Professional Experience

Tenure: 6 years (for Second Degree) or 8 years (for First Degree) of relevant work experience.
Seniority: At least 3 to 4 years in a senior-level position specifically within inventory or supply chain management.

3. Core Skills

Inventory Management: Expert-level knowledge of stock control systems and warehouse management principles.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to audit large datasets and identify physical-to-digital discrepancies.
Compliance: Strong commitment to ERCS guidelines and humanitarian supply chain standards.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to fill out the online application form before the deadline.

Application Steps:

Online Form: Click here to apply via the IFRC Portal
Closing Date: March 23, 2026

Equal Opportunity: Qualified women are strongly recommended to apply!

To apply for this job please visit ee.ifrc.org.