Logistic Intern

The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry out projects related to Child Protection, Mother and Child health and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Balkh, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces

Logistic Intern will support the Logistics team in asset tracking, inventory management, equipment movement, stock counting, documentation, and warehouse activities. The intern will assist in maintaining accurate asset records, supporting physical verification and handovers, and ensuring compliance with Tdh Logistics procedures.

Main responsibilities:

• Assist in the handover and receipt of assets and equipment between projects, offices, and end-users.

• Update asset registers and maintain accurate records of asset assignments and movements.

• Support physical verification, tagging, and tracking of organizational assets.

• Coordinate and support the movement of assets and equipment between locations and project sites.

• Prepare and maintain asset transfer forms, handover certificates, and movement records.

• Assist in project closure activities, including asset reconciliation and redeployment plans.

• Receive, store, and issue materials and equipment according to Tdh Logistics procedures.

• Conduct regular stock counts and report discrepancies to the supervisor.

• Ensure proper organization, labeling, and storage of items within the warehouse.

• Maintain accurate filing systems for supply chain, inventory, and asset documents.

• Update tracking sheets and databases related to stock, assets, and equipment movements.

• Ensure compliance with organizational Logistics policies and asset management procedures.

• Immediately report damaged, lost, or missing assets and inventory discrepancies to management.

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics,

Experience / Skills :

• 1 year of relevant experience in Fixed Asset, Inventory, Store, or Warehouse
  

Languages:

• Fluency in local Language and Basic English.
  

IT knowledge :

Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.

Procedure:

Only complete applications (updated and accurate CV + covering letter) received through Tdh online application platform will be processed. It is essential that all information provided is complete, truthful and verifiable, as any discrepancies may affect your eligibility in the recruitment process.

Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. 

Please note that

• Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. Applications submitted by email, in person, or through other means will not be accepted.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

• Tdh upholds the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any harm, abuse, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults by staff, representatives, or partners.

• Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tdh values the diversity, perspectives and contributions each individual brings to the team.