DRC: Project Logistics Assistant

Feb 6, 2021 | African Wildlife Foundation
View Original

The African Wildlife Foundation is the leading international conservation organization focused exclusively on Africa's wildlife and wild lands. AWF's programs and conservation strategies are designed to protect the wildlife and wild lands of Africa and ensure a more sustainable future for Africa's people.

This position will ensure efficient and effective coordination and management of logistics and support AWF/ICCN Lomako-Yokokala Faunal Reserve (LYFR) office procurement to ensure good value for money. The position will also work in collaboration with AWF Kinshasa Finance and Logistic Department and the procurement team at AWF’s Nairobi Headquarter office.

The position which will be based in Lomako under the supervision of the LYFR and Maringa-Lopori-Wamba (MLW) Landscape Manger, will cover the Arcus Foundation Project in landscape and other related logistics activities in the MLW landscape.

Essential Duties

  • Provide logistical support to the project, procurement under the orientation of the AWF-DRC Program Finance and Compliance Officer. Ensure the transport of equipment implement through adherence to basic administration and accountability in line with AWF-procedures to Lomako Site.
  • Support and Ensure effective implementation of logistics as outlined in the work plan for set up of logistics and operation for the LYFR Arcus Foundation project.
  • Help in the implementation of an accountability system for use and maintenance of motorbikes (logbook), and communication (Internet, Inreach Delorme, airtime and Thuraya)
  • Organize, receive, transport and arrange documentation and other formalities for incoming goods in the two projects.
  • Provide oversight for equipment maintenance, repairs and renewals, stationery and stores management and other maintenance in Lomako site.
  • Oversee the management of travel and accommodation of AWF/ICCN staff to/from Lomako site.
  • Prepare report on motorbikes, repairs and maintenance in collaboration with ICCN logistician once on board.
  • Assist the ICCN logistician in the purchase of quarterly Patrol rations.
  • Any other duties as proposed by supervisor.

Requirements

  • Diploma in Logistic, Business Administration, Procurement, or equivalent.
  • Perfect knowledge of the whole MLW landscape.
  • At least 3 years’ experience managing logistics in remote locations.
  • Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage.
  • MS Word and Excel, Internet/email communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in French, knowledge of local languages (Lingala and Swahili) is an advantage.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail and meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
  • Quick learner / Fast adaptor with high level of flexibility.
  • Willingness to work in remote area.
  • Commitment to AWF and its mission.
  • Relations
  • Internal: AWF DR Congo and Nairobi procurement staff.
  • External: ICCN, Juristrale, Provincial and traditional Authorities, Civil Society.