Congo: Head of Logistics

Jun 30, 2018 | Wildlife Conservation Society
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The Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park provides integral protection to wildlife through a collaborative management program between the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Congolese Ministry in charge of Forests and Water. The NNNP is a rare example of an intact forest wilderness, completely uninhabited by human settlers and with extremely low human population densities in the surrounding area.

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated logistician for the following vacancy for WCS Republic of Congo/Nouabalé-Ndoki Foundation (FNN).

Position: Head of Logistics Department – WCS/FNN – Congo

Base: PNNN’s headquarters in Bomassa, Republic of Congo.

Position Summary

Supervise projects of Nouabalé-Ndoki Foundation’s Logistics & Infrastructures Department and mentor its staff, while ensuring smooth and professional logistics operations on the ground.

Relationships

The Head of Logistics Department is based in the village of Bomassa (~750hab.), Republic of Congo, where the headquarters of Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park are located. Frequent visits to field sites and secondary bases are expected. The position will report to the Director of the Park’s Management Unit. He/She will work in close collaboration with the Director of Logistics based at the WCS Brazzaville Office, from whom he/she’ll seek technical advises. The Head of the Logistics Department will maintain daily communications and close relationships with his/her homologues in other Departments. The position supervises a team of approximately 30 staff - mainly Congolese nationals - in Bomassa and in secondary bases and field sites.

Responsibilities

  • Directly responsible for staff of the Park’s Logistics Dept. and the first-line technical support for its team leaders (Stores & Supply, Construction, Energy/Water sanitation, Fleet manager, Mechanical workshop, etc.).
  • With the assistance of his/her deputy, supervising daily tasks from the Logistics Dept. staff while ensuring quality work is delivered, amongst which:
    • Construction and maintenance team (electrician, mason, carpenters, etc.)
    • Fleet manager, mechanical workshop manager and drivers
    • Logistics supply and stores assistants

And to a lesser extent:

  • Local porters
  • Kitchen and catering staff
  • Tourism trackers
  • Monitoring tasks and supervising of distant staff in secondary basis (Makao, Kabo, etc.) and logistical hubs (Ouesso).
  • Supporting the Park Director in strategic decision-making on logistics matters.
  • Processing requests from technical departments (Research, Anti-Poaching, Community Development, Aviation, etc.) and support department (Administration & Finances) professionally and in due time.
  • Checking orders to be processed and ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Preparing technical documentation for infrastructure projects.
  • Assist the development of communication systems
  • Developing projects and implementing activities in collaboration with other departments.
  • Assisting the tourism team in the provision of appropriate services to guests.
  • Maintaining good working relationships with external partners (government officials, local suppliers, projects partners, etc.)
  • Conducting regular field visits to ensure harmonization of process and procedures.
  • Ensuring the proper level of training and capacity building is provided to the department’s staff.
  • Participating to the reporting obligations on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
  • When requested, covers tasks of other Head of Departments during their absences.
  • Other duties, as assigned by the Park Director.

Qualification Requirements

Experience and qualification

  • Bachelor degree, ideally in humanitarian logistics, or with a technical profile and self-learning ability.
  • Knowledge of the Fundamentals of Logistics
  • Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications.
  • Demonstrated capacities in the development and implementation of logistics and infrastructures projects.
  • At least five years of experience in similar type of projects in isolated places in Africa.
  • Significant experience in team management required.
  • Ability to work long hours in stressful conditions.
  • Fluency in French language is a must and English is highly desirable.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and as well as strong analytical skills.
  • Capacity to live in community in a remote area and to integrate socially into a multi-cultural environment.
  • Willingness to contribute to the protection of Congo’s flora and fauna.

WCS Mission Statement

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks. These activities change attitudes toward nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in sustainable interaction on both a local and a global scale. WCS is committed to this work because they believe it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, should apply by sending an application letter and CV together with the names and contact information of three references to the address below no later than July 15th, 2018. Please include “FNN Head of Logistics” in the subject line of your email. Send to: wcscongobrazza@wcs.org.

Candidates must also apply online via the WCS career portal by searching job title at: http://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.