LOGISTICS INTERN – MOGADISHU SOMALIA

Position:                    Logistics Intern

Department:               Logistics

Direct Hierarchy:      Logistics Manager

Contract Duration:    2 Months

Location:                    Mogadishu - Somalia

Starting date:             July 2026

Background on ACTED

ACTED is a French humanitarian INGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Their interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context.

ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced, and committed team player to fill the Logistics Intern position to be based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Job Profile

Provide support to the logistics department in Mogadishu Somalia with a primary focus on premises maintenance, inventory and Transport & procurement support A/B & FWA to ensure smooth operational activities and task as per assigned his Line manager.

OBJECTIVES

Ensure proper maintenance of office and guesthouse premises

Support in office procurement at Mogadishu level

FUNCTIONS/ MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Conduct regular inspections of office, guesthouse, and warehouse premises to identify maintenance needs and report issues promptly.

2.    Coordinate with maintenance service providers for repairs, cleaning, and upkeep of facilities, ensuring timely completion of tasks.

3.    Monitor utilities (water, electricity, internet) and ensure uninterrupted services; report outages and follow up on restoration.

4.    Maintain an updated schedule for preventive maintenance of premises and equipment (generators, air conditioners, plumbing).

5.    Assist in planning and organizing staff transportation, including booking vehicles, assigning drivers, and preparing movement plans.

6.    Track vehicle movements daily, maintain accurate logbooks, and ensure compliance with organizational transport policies.

7.    Support fuel management by monitoring consumption, verifying fuel requests, and reconciling fuel usage reports.

8.    Assist in inventory management for premises supplies (cleaning materials, maintenance tools) and ensure timely replenishment.

9.    Preparation Mogadishu office support procurements files, archive, submisison to finance

10.  Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on premises maintenance activities and transport operations to the Logistics Manager

11.  Ensure compliance with safety and security standards in all premises and during transportation activities.

12.  Liaise with procurement team for sourcing maintenance materials and transport-related services as per organizational procedures.

13.  Provide administrative support such as filing maintenance records, updating transport schedules, and assisting in audits.

14.  Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and coordinate quick solutions to minimize operational disruptions.

15.  Participate in team meetings and contribute to planning improvements for logistics operations

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

§  Bachelor’s degree in related education

§  Basic knowledge of logistics and facility management

§  Fluent English

§  Good organizational and communication skills

§  Ability to use MS Office (Excel, Word)

§  Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Application Procedure:

Qualified Somali Nationals with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts to [email protected] and received on or before 5.00PM on 7th July 2026 with the subject line  as below

“LOGISTICS INTERN - MOGADISHU”

Please note:

·                 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·                 Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.

ACTED will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, ACTED has not retained any agent in connection with recruitments.

ACTED is committed to protecting beneficiaries within our programs from exploitation abuse and any kind of misconduct. ACTED has specific policies, including PSEA and Child Protection, which outline the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, consultants, and other stakeholders and have zero tolerance towards misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with ACTED will be expected to sign ACTED’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as an annex to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer, however females, PLWD, and individuals from marginalized communities, are strongly encouraged to apply due to the disparity now.