The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until January 31, 2024 due to project duration, with possible prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with frequent travel to the project locations.

As Expert Logistics in Welthungerhilfe's Goma Country Office, you will be responsible for all logistics activities (including procurements) for two KfW funded projects. You will procure a variety of goods for the projects in Ituri and Maniema as well as for the coordination office in Goma, ensuring best value within the required lead times, compliance to Welthungerhilfe and donor regulations, and timely reporting. In doing so, you will collaborate closely with both the logisticians based in the field and staff in Goma.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan supported with budget and timetables
• Ensure that Welthungerhilfe regulations for awarding of contracts (RAC) and donor regulations are upheld during project operations
• Effectively negotiate with suppliers on a wide variety of commodities (protective equipment, vehicles, materials) and services to achieve the best overall value for the project
• Contribute to supply chain management, including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, expediting, and delivery of the required goods and/or services
• Prepare, issue, and negotiate RFQ(s) for assigned procurements such as materials, equipment, commodities and services
• Understand and ensure compliance with legal guidelines, contracting principles, sourcing and price/cost analysis requirements
• Lead the overall property management and inventory control, preparing reports and reconciliations for both expendables and non-expendables according to Welthungerhilfe and donor rules and regulations
• Conduct cycle inventory reconciliation, planned inventory and maintain/update asset and inventory records for the projects
• Ensure timely reporting on stock status to the Head of Project and help project staff to plan stock replenishment in various locations and adherence to Welthungerhilfe standard procurement operating procedures (SOP's)
• Conduct logistics training workshops for project staff on storage, distribution and inventory control
• Fleet and transport management: organizing the allocation and daily availability of vehicles, implementing/maintaining vehicle tracking tools (logbooks, technical checks, use of seat belts, adherence to speed limits, vehicle booking process and movement monitoring system etc.)

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree in logistics/supply chain management or a related professional/vocational training
• At least 5 years of project management experience in humanitarian or development logistics and procurement functions, preferably in the region
• KfW donor experience would be a strong asset
• Diligent work attitude with strong coordination and organisational skills - even under a high workload
• A high level of mental and physical resilience and willingness to work in difficult settings and travel to remote areas
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensibility
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe's programme countries
• Very good spoken and written English and French language skills

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".