About the Organization

CARE Ethiopia works to improve the lives of marginalized communities, particularly women and girls. The organization supports humanitarian and development initiatives and works with communities to promote dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

About the Commodity Supervisor Position

CARE Ethiopia is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Commodity Supervisor. The role involves overseeing food commodity management at warehouses, distribution centers, and food distribution points. The successful candidate will supervise storekeepers and food distributors and help ensure that food supplies are received, stored, handled, distributed, and reported according to CARE Ethiopia's and its donors' procedures.

The position also involves monitoring stock levels, checking food allocations, coordinating distribution activities, and preparing accurate reports. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications, supervisory experience, and the ability to manage commodity records and distribution plans effectively.

Job Information

• Organization: CARE Ethiopia
• Job Title: Commodity Supervisor
• Location Type: Hybrid
• Career Level: Mid Level (3–5 years)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Required Experience: 3–5 years
• Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

Responsibilities

• Supervise food distributors and storekeepers working at warehouses and food distribution points in the assigned woredas.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure performance agreements include measurable key performance indicators.
• Ensure annual and semi-annual performance appraisals are completed and submitted to Human Resources on time.
• Coordinate daily activities related to receiving, storing, handling, and distributing food commodities.
• Monitor food distributions and conduct end-use checks to help ensure commodities reach the intended beneficiaries.
• Verify that received food allocations match authorized quantities.
• Ensure commodity receipt, dispatch, storage, distribution, and loss management follow CARE Ethiopia and donor guidelines.
• Check that storekeepers follow inventory management procedures and maintain accurate stock records.
• Monitor distribution activities and track distributions using the agreed organizational or donor software.
• Conduct scheduled and unannounced warehouse visits to review stock conditions and commodity management practices.
• Work with the Team Leader and Commodity Manager to determine appropriate minimum and maximum stock levels based on warehouse capacity and distribution needs.
• Ensure food stocks are dispatched to warehouses and distribution points according to approved plans.
• Maintain records of empty containers and other documentation required by donors.
• Reconcile commodity balances with store records and follow up on discrepancies.
• Conduct periodic physical stock inventories and submit reports to the Field Office Team Leader.
• Review daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly commodity reports from storekeepers.
• Review and consolidate distribution reports by food distribution point and woreda for submission to the Field Office Team Leader and Commodity Manager.
• Carry out other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, International Development, or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant work experience with a first degree.
• Alternatively, at least two years of relevant experience with a postgraduate degree.
• Previous experience working with an NGO or humanitarian organization is an advantage.
• Supervisory and staff management skills appropriate for the position.
• Basic managerial and supervisory abilities.
• Technical knowledge and good report-writing skills.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use relevant office applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete quality work accurately and within deadlines.
• Ability to organize tasks, monitor commodity movements, and maintain reliable records.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their CV and cover letter through the Ethiojobs application page. The CV should not exceed three pages, and the cover letter should be no longer than one page.

Clearly state the position title, Commodity Supervisor, and the relevant work location in your application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Apply through Ethiojobs

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

CARE Ethiopia is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful working environment. The organization works to prevent sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. Applicants are expected to understand and comply with CARE's safeguarding policies and related requirements.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. CARE Ethiopia may seek relevant safeguarding-related information from current or previous employers as described in its recruitment procedures.