Operations and Logistical Management Officer

Tanzania People & Wildlife

Tanzania People & Wildlife Fund (TPW) is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and important natural habitats through a community-driven approach. TPW helps rural communities develop their skills and abilities to protect natural resources in a manner that maximizes their benefits from these landscapes while also preserving ecological integrity. Emphasizing the critical importance of community-led initiatives, the organization provides information, training and service level support to its rural constituencies to strengthen local institutions and community-driven actions for natural resource management and wildlife conservation.

TPW operates from the Noloholo Environmental Center on the Maasai Steppe in northern Tanzania. Sharing a boundary with Tarangire National Park, this center acts as TPW’s regional headquarters as well as an educational center where rural community members improve their understanding of the environment and develop hands-on skills in natural resource management. From this center, TPW operates programs in four major programmatic areas: 1) wildlife conservation and human-wildlife conflict prevention, (2) youth environmental education and adult capacity building & training, (3) natural resource conservation and rangeland management, and (4) environmentally-sustainable conservation enterprise and development.

Position Description:  

TPW is seeking a passionate, energetic and hard-working individual (Tanzanian) to fill the position of Operational and Logistical Management Officer as a member of TPW’s Logistical management team. The successful applicant will assist with the management of the Noloholo Environmental Center through logistical support, human resource allocation, visitor facilitation, and environmental center resource monitoring. The Officer will require experience with logistics, record keeping, and hospitality. The successful candidate must have impressive communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with diverse stakeholders. This position will be based at the Noloholo Environmental Center with limited facilities; the officer should enjoy a balance of field and office work.

The Logistical and management officer should have:

1. The ability to work independently;
2. Ability to supervise and work closely with others;
3. Good organization and record keeping;

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with management of the Noloholo Environmental Center logistics including but not limited to vehicle scheduling, fuel and water use, resupplies, and operational staff support;
2. Procurement;
3. Inventory management;
4. Assist with store keeping and service planning;
5. Assisting with daily camp attendance summary and other required reports;
6. Monitor daily rainfall and evapotranspiration as part of TPW’s weather monitoring program;
7. Facilitate donor visits including onsite community programs and visits to the Noloholo Environmental Center;
8. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:  

The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree Human Resource Management, Logistic Management, Project Management and any other related fied.

Reports to: Chief Program Officer

Salary & Benefits: Full-time position based on experience and qualifications; salary commensurate with experience. Basic housing and food provided onsite.

To Apply:

Tanzania People & Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should send the following to: [email protected] with Operational and Logistical Management Officer in the subject line by January 14th, 2024:

1. Resume
2. Contact information
3. Three references
4. Cover letter outlining interest in applying for the post, along with relevant experience,        qualifications and skills