Niassa National Reserve Workshop & Technical Logistics Manager

Niassa National Reserve Workshop & Technical Logistics Manager - Job Advert

WCS is seeking applicants for the position of Workshop and Technical Logistics Manager for Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique. The principle responsibilities will be for the management, development, repair and maintenance of a) infrastructure facilities and systems and b) vehicle fleet and equipment for Niassa National Reserve (NNR). This includes management of the mechanical and carpentry workshops, management and maintenance of the Reserve vehicle fleet and other equipment, and development and maintenance of Reserve infrastructure, which in addition to all buildings, roads and airstrips, includes the water, power and communications systems. Overall the Workshop & Technical Logistics Manager will be held responsible for the delivery of a high quality, cost effective, and technical service to support all Reserve operations.

This position requires a highly organized and experienced individual with exceptional attention to detail. The individual will be able to lead a diverse team of technical staff ranging from mechanics to carpenters to drivers and builders, as well as procurement and management of outside service providers for jobs in which the Reserve does not have in-house capacity. The Workshop & Technical Logistics Manager must be able to develop and maintain a highly efficient system that serves to effectively manage all infrastructure, vehicles and equipment and related Reserve operations.

1.       Qualified as a mechanic with competency in fleet management and one or more of the following areas – solar systems, VHF radio systems, and construction. Mechanical expertise will be verified through a practical assessment at the time of interview.

2.       At least, 10 years in-depth post qualification experience in plant management, fleet management and workshop practice, with a minimum of 3 years experience working in the region.

3.       Significant experience in staff management, motivation, training, communication skills and use of computerized systems.

4.       The role calls for excellent administration and financial skills.

5.       More than ten years of experience leading, developing, and managing large multi-focused department.

6.       Demonstrated experience in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel. Ability to manipulate, analyse and interpret data.

7.       English and Portuguese language fluency – if not fluent in Portuguese, then a demonstrated ability to master a foreign language.

8.       Proven ability to live and work in a remote area.

9.       Flexibility, optimism, good humour, passion for excellence, self-motivated to achieve a collective purpose.

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 referees to wcsmozambique@wcs.org with  ‘NNR Workshop and Technical Logistics Manager’ in the email title not later than 30th September 2015. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Niassa National Reserve Workshop & Technical Logistics Manager - Job Advert

WCS is seeking applicants for the position of Workshop and Technical Logistics Manager for Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique. The principle responsibilities will be for the management, development, repair and maintenance of a) infrastructure facilities and systems and b) vehicle fleet and equipment for Niassa National Reserve (NNR). This includes management of the mechanical and carpentry workshops, management and maintenance of the Reserve vehicle fleet and other equipment, and development and maintenance of Reserve infrastructure, which in addition to all buildings, roads and airstrips, includes the water, power and communications systems. Overall the Workshop & Technical Logistics Manager will be held responsible for the delivery of a high quality, cost effective, and technical service to support all Reserve operations.

This position requires a highly organized and experienced individual with exceptional attention to detail. The individual will be able to lead a diverse team of technical staff ranging from mechanics to carpenters to drivers and builders, as well as procurement and management of outside service providers for jobs in which the Reserve does not have in-house capacity. The Workshop & Technical Logistics Manager must be able to develop and maintain a highly efficient system that serves to effectively manage all infrastructure, vehicles and equipment and related Reserve operations.

1.       Qualified as a mechanic with competency in fleet management and one or more of the following areas – solar systems, VHF radio systems, and construction. Mechanical expertise will be verified through a practical assessment at the time of interview.

2.       At least, 10 years in-depth post qualification experience in plant management, fleet management and workshop practice, with a minimum of 3 years experience working in the region.

3.       Significant experience in staff management, motivation, training, communication skills and use of computerized systems.

4.       The role calls for excellent administration and financial skills.

5.       More than ten years of experience leading, developing, and managing large multi-focused department.

6.       Demonstrated experience in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel. Ability to manipulate, analyse and interpret data.

7.       English and Portuguese language fluency – if not fluent in Portuguese, then a demonstrated ability to master a foreign language.

8.       Proven ability to live and work in a remote area.

9.       Flexibility, optimism, good humour, passion for excellence, self-motivated to achieve a collective purpose.

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 referees to wcsmozambique@wcs.org with  ‘NNR Workshop and Technical Logistics Manager’ in the email title not later than 30th September 2015. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.