Logistics Director – Yaoundé
Wildlife Conservation Society Cameroon
Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
·04 Mar. 2024
·Non spécifié
·Transport - Logistique
·Logistics / supply manager
- Develop and implement sound and harmonized procedures and systems and ensure all purchasing and procurement across sites are done in a timely manner and comply with WCS and donor policies.
- Ensure procurement plans are developed, implemented and proactive measures are taken to tackle changes in the program and market context.
- Oversee development and implementation of an assets management system across sites including record keeping, inventories, life cycle management
- Ensure all infrastructure projects follow WCS and donor requirements and are quality compliant.
- Oversee implementation of vehicle fleet management system and vehicle maintenance in accordance with the WCS procedures manual.
- Provide direct supervision of all Yaoundé-based logistics staff including evaluation, mentoring, and training.
- Provide technical support and mentoring to sites and landscapes Logistics staff including evaluation, mentoring, and training.
- Oversee all movements of WCS staff, partners and visitors, and goods, out of and through Yaoundé in accordance with standardized security protocols and WCS procedures.
- Ensure all internet and communications systems (VSAT, HF, VHF, GPS tracking devices, Meraki device management) are functional and utilized in accordance with established procedures
- Ensure the IT standards and guidelines, including data protection measures, are followed.
- Ensure all permits, licenses and authorizations for aviation and telecommunications are up to date.
- Manage importation of equipment into Cameroon, ensure necessary custom documents including exemptions are obtained.
- Support the sites and landscape directors and field-based security staff, and the Regional Security focal point in the monitoring and management of security and situational awareness.
- Oversee management of Yaounde office facilities and security arrangements, including regular risk assessment and security updates to site-based and country level senior management,
- Oversee the updating, implementation and compliance of health-related protocols
- Provide trouble-shooting support and temporary cover for field-based Logistics where necessary.
- University degree in management, engineering or a related field
- At least 10 years of field level experience in Africa in construction, fleet management and logistics with progressively senior management responsibilities, with experience in Cameroon and or Central Africa Region preferred
- Excellent organizational skills with a practical hands-on attitude to work
- Proven experience of working with international organizations or private sector
- Strong written and oral communications
- Advanced IT skills with experience in specific inventory systems and software an advantage
- Fluency in French and English
- Proven experience of working in a multicultural environment
- Interest in wildlife and conservation issues, with experience of protected area Logistics a distinct advantage
- Willingness to travel to remote field sites
» Années d'expérience: Entre 8 ans et 11 ans
Please send a detailed application/cover letter and a detailed CV. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
