Logistics and Procurement Officer

Company Information

Wildlife Conservation Society-Bangladesh

Address:

House-22, Road-03, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205

Business:

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS – www.wcs.org) began operations in Bangladesh in 2004 focusing on marine conservation with an emphasis on marine megafauna. WCS Bangladesh collaborated with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) to establish the country’s first two marine protected areas and three Wildlife Sanctuaries for freshwater dolphins in the Sundarbans. WCS supports the GoB in developing science-based, community informed protected area management plans, improving the effectiveness of law enforcement through patrols using a spatial monitoring and reporting tool (SMART) and strengthening the capacity for compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). WCS’s extensive engagement with relevant stakeholders, our offices in the capital city Dhaka and Khulna, 25 experienced local staff, and an extensive network of citizen scientists, trained interns, community members, and partner NGOs place us in an ideal position to help Bangladesh conserve threatened species and their habitat.

Requirements

Experience

• 3 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
  NGO

Additional Requirements

• Master’s degree in management, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in logistics management, procurement, and administrative tasks in the non-profit sector.
• Strong communication skills with experience in dealing with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Good presentation skills for representing WCS Bangladesh in NGOAB matters.
• Strong knowledge of standard procurement procedures.
• Professional proficiency in English communication.

Responsibilities & Context

Job Summary:

The Logistics and Procurement Officer is responsible for processing procurement requests, providing comprehensive logistics support for office and programmatic activities, and assisting with relevant administrative and NGO Affairs Bureau tasks. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills to ensure the smooth completion of tasks. Additionally, the officer must have a thorough understanding of procurement procedures, national laws and regulations, and WCS policies to ensure compliance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Organize and oversee the logistical arrangements for training, consultation, educational outreach events, surveys, and other program activities.
• Ensure timely logistics arrangements and proper documentation for the safety and security of event team members.
• Collaborate regularly with program managers, coordinators, and the WCS finance team, including visits to Khulna and other offices as required, to complete assigned responsibilities and tasks, including procurement and logistical support for organizing events and outreach activities, as well as other miscellaneous assignments.
• Collaborate with program managers and coordinators on procurement requirements and initiate the procurement process.
• Prepare necessary procurement documents based on purchase requisitions as per the guidelines.
• Collect quotations and prepare comparison sheets for local procurement, ensuring compliance with WCS, donor, and GoB purchase policies and regulations.
• Prepare comparative statements (CS), purchase orders (PO), and contracts, and submit them to the HR and NGOAB Liaison Manager and Finance Manager for review and recommendation.
• Support in organizing bills, vouchers, and other financial documentation from vendors for procurements, requisitions, and payments.
• Maintain up-to-date project and program documentation for statutory and donor audits.
• Maintain the office inventory and ensure appropriate storage and maintenance of WCS property.
• Support the Human Resource and NGOAB Liaison Manager in administrative tasks and reporting.
• Supervise support staff to ensure a healthy working environment, including hygiene, safety, and security of the office and employees.
• Support the Human Resource and NGOAB Liaison Manager with any tasks needed for smooth operation.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka

Read Before Apply

Interested candidates should send an e-mail with the subject line ‘Logistics and Procurement Officer’ and attach their CV and a cover letter describing their interest in and qualifications for this position to the Country Director, WCS Bangladesh (e-mail: wcsbangladesh@wcs.org). Please submit your application by 7 September 2024.

Email your CV

Send your CV to the given email wcsbangladesh@wcs.org