Purpose of the role

Overview of the role:

The Logistic Assistant will help deliver optimum value for money in ZSL’s Cameroon office. The purpose of this role is to provide Logistic support to The Western Congo Basin. The postholder will liaise with Finance and other staff involved in Logistic as well as external suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

Provide support the compliance delivery of services of suppliers by setting up files and transmitting them to the finance department for payment.
Provide support to logistics operations, preparation of missions, Workshops, and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the timely delivery of products, and consumables necessary for the smooth running of the project.
Manage transit stock (stock update and tracking).
Manage the repair of equipment.
Supervises drivers and monitors ZSL's vehicle at fleet, hors board by ensuring fuel consumption limits, the use of vehicle logbooks, all vehicles and generators comply with maintenance and fuel plans, and that documents are up to date.
Collect and compile data, produce and/or contribute to inventory reports to be submitted every 03 months.
Ensure annual property inventory and provide other report in his area of responsibilities.
Ethical conduct: Ensure that all activities and personal conduct is delivered to the highest ethical standards, in line with ZSL policies and procedures.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time that are in line with the level of the role.

About You

Experience in a logistic management role or similar.
Experience of logistic led activities i.e., supply chain management tasks, transportation, fleet management
Experience in some technical support.
Experience of tracking and dealing with enquiries and working to deadlines
Experience of monitoring, and risk management.
Demonstrated experience in project.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.

About Us

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

What do we offer?

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:

Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
Holidays – 18 days annual leave during each 12-month period worked, plus national and public holidays as specified by the Cameroon government and Labour Code
Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Maternity and Paternity leave
Medical Health Insurance

NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.

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