Senior Logistics Manager

Reference number: 20250915
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Consultancy
Duty station: Yangambi-Kisangani, DRC
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

Overview

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing issues for forest and landscape management around the world. Through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve human well-being, protect the environment and increase equity. We do this by conducting advanced research, promoting capacity development of our partners, and actively engaging with stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, CIFOR, in collaboration with several partners, carries out scientific research, conservation and protection of biodiversity activities mainly around the Yangambi Biosphere Reserve, in the province of Tshopo.

CIFOR develops development activities in a large landscape, on both sides of the Congo River, carried out by teams working from 4 key sites: Kisangani, Yangambi, Yanonge and Bengamisa. The activities are organized by sector and teams, about ten in total. In this context, CIFOR is looking for a Senior Logistics Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

Within the Landscape Management Team and in reporting to the Landscape Manager, the Logistics Manager will be responsible for the implementation and supervision of all logistics and security activities in the Yangambi Landscape. These include:

1. Supervise the purchase of fuel, agricultural inputs, equipment and materials according to the annual forecasts validated by the managers;
2. Supervise and ensure the proper management and security of stocks guaranteeing the availability of fuel, materials, inputs and equipment necessary for the implementation of activities;
3. Ensure the regular updating of inventories (monthly, quarterly and annually);
4. Ensure the availability and proper functioning of IT equipment, internet connectivity and telecommunications means in the landscape;
5. Ensure the proper management of the cart (motorcycles, vehicles, canoes, canoes, rafts, tractors) as well as the rental of vehicles and equipment;
6. Ensure the implementation and compliance with security procedures and rules, in coordination with the landscape manager and the country coordinator;
7. Ensure transport and accommodation logistics for staff and visitors;
8. Establish a waste management system in the Yanonge and Yangambi remote sites;
9. Supervise and coordinate the work of logistics team members in the landscape and evaluate their performance;
10. Update the various SoPs (standard operating procedures);
11. Participate in coordination meetings and ensure regular reporting, including incident reports;
12. Regularly report to the Landscape Manager/Country Coordinator on the progress of logistics activities;

The logistics manager works closely with the landscape manager, the administrative and financial director and the activity managers.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in logistics in Central Africa;
• Successful experience in team management and supervision;
• Experience working on complex projects in fragile and conflict-affected contexts;
• Experience in security, supply chain management, and environmental scanning;
• Experience in the management of a fleet of vehicles (planning, safety, movement monitoring);
• Excellent planning and priority setting skills;
• Ability to identify and anticipate problems and risks;
• Reactive problem-solving mindset;
• Ability to make decisions and work in a team;
• Excellent ability to work under pressure in landlocked areas;
• Excellent ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural context.
• Proficiency in office tools and the main computer software in general (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, browsers and electronic communications management software, etc.);

Personal attributes and competencies

Personal Qualities and Skills:
• Professional rigour and transparency
• Calm and excellent stress management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, good collaboration, initiative and exchange of skills with other team members
• Adaptability, high responsiveness and dynamism.
Languages:
• Good knowledge of French (read, spoken and written), essential
• Fluency in English and/or knowledge of local languages (Swahili and Lingala) is an asset;

Terms and conditions

• The place of consultancy is the landscape of Yangambi with Kisangani as its main base.
• Consultant contract for a period of 12 months, renewable.
• Candidates interested in this recruitment notice are requested to send (1) a cover letter, (2) an updated CV + their telephone and email details, as well as the contact details of two reference persons. Applications must be submitted by EMAIL ONLY to the email address: CIFOR-ICRAFRecruitment@cifor-icraf.org with the mention "Senior Logistics Manager Recruitment 2025 " no later than September 26, 2025.

Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.

Application process

The application deadline is 26 Sep 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.