Location: Tshivanga, Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP), DR Congo

Reports to: KBNP Director

Coordinates with: Director of Operations (WCS-DRC)

Direct & Indirect reports: All staff in Logistics: Procurement, Stores, Fleet, Supply, Camp

Start date: Immediate

Duration: Full time

Purpose:

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a dynamic, hard-working, calm, creative and experienced Head of Logistics & Infrastructure to oversee and provide leadership on the smooth running of local procurement, logistics, fleet management, stores, infrastructure development and the domestic arrangements for the Kahuzi-Biega National Park. The Head of Logistics & infrastructure will work closely with the Director of Operations, based in Goma, to ensure optimal management of the Park’s day-to-day operations. S/he will report directly to the Park Director and s/he will provide regular updates to the KBNP Management Unit – which is chaired by the Park Director and is the executive body in charge of all day-to-day management activities and personnel in the KBNP. The position is based full-time on-site at the KBNP headquarters in Tshivanga, South Kivu Province.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all works complies with the KBNP Social and Environmental Standards;
• Provide leadership for staff carrying out procurement, warehousing and supply in close coordination with the Director of Operations, based in Goma
• Ensure all local purchasing and procurement for the KBNP comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies (WCS and donors) in coordination with the Director of Operations.
• Supervise the implementation of warehousing systems for equipment and consumables (food, spare parts, office supplies and fuel) at the KBNP;
• Ensure supervision of all construction projects are properly carried out in compliance with BoQs, Sketches and good practices;
• Ensure implementation of equipment management systems, including tracking, inventories, disposals and replacement at the KBNP;
• Coordinate all transportation, movements and use of fleet by KBNP personnel, partners and visitors, in accordance with security protocols;
• Oversee maintenance and management of KBNP tracks, roads and access points and all other infrastructures;
• Oversee the maintenance and management of all vehicles and generators;
• Ensure all permits, licenses and authorizations for aviation and telecommunications are up to date;
• Supervise the KBNP garage and smooth functioning of water and electricity supplies;
• Participate in the Park Management Unit meetings with the KBNP Director.

Qualification Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in logistics, fleet management, procurement in the remote, challenging, and multi-cultural places of the world.
• Excellent organizational skills with a practical can-do attitude to work; proven ability and skills to work with their hands
• Experience working with international organizations or private sector
• Good written and oral communications
• Fluency in French and English – with Swahili as additional bonus

How to apply

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience, should apply through this link before September 12, 2023.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.