# Riverboat Captain

**Company**: International Rescue Committee
**Location**: Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain

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## Description

We are seeking a Riverboat Captain to lead our river operations in the Mai-Ndombe region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

**Job Summary:** As a Riverboat Captain, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our riverboat, ensuring the transportation of goods and personnel across the region.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Supervise and manage the boat crew, including assigning tasks and ensuring adherence to safety protocols

- Maintain accurate records of boat operations, including logbooks and reports

- Collaborate with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements

- Ensure the proper maintenance and conservation of boat equipment and supplies

- Provide guidance and support to boat crew members to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively

**Requirements:**

- 3-5 years of experience as a captain or pilot of a fast boat on the Congo River, ideally on the Kinshasa-Bandundu route or in the Mai-Ndombe province

- Valid river navigation license issued by the competent authority

- Practical knowledge of outboard engine mechanics

- Excellent knowledge of the waterway, including seasonal variations in water level, risk areas, and docking points

- Strong sense of safety and responsibility

- Ability to work under pressure in challenging conditions

- Good physical condition

- Rigor, punctuality, discipline, and integrity

- Ability to work autonomously while respecting hierarchical guidelines

- Basic literacy and numeracy skills; additional diplomas or certifications are an asset

- Proficiency in Lingala and/or French; knowledge of other local languages is a plus

**Benefits:**

- Competitive salary

- 14 weeks of maternity leave at 100%

- Flexible working conditions to support work-life balance

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

**How to Apply:** To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter, updated CV, and required documents, by November 9, 2026.

## Skills

### Required
- river navigation
- boat management
- crew supervision
- safety protocols
- mechanics
- Lingala
- French

### Nice to have
- local languages
- additional diplomas or certifications

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