African Parks Network is hiring a Field Operations Manager, Fada, Tchad
TERMS OF REFERENCES
| Position | Field Operations Manager |
| Location | Fada, Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve (ENCR), Chad |
| Department | Operations Departement within ENCR |
| Refers to | Park Manager/Deputy Park Manager |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Expected start date | 01/05/2024 |
Background :
African Parks Network is a non-profit organisation that takes on direct responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks and protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. By adopting a business approach to conservation, supported by donor funding, we aim to make each park sustainable in the long-term, thereby contributing to economic development and poverty alleviation. We currently manage 22 parks in 12 countries – Angola, CAR, Chad, Republic of Congo, DRC, Malawi, Rwanda, Benin, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia, South Sudan – with a combined area of more than 14 million hectares.
Base: ENCR headquarters at Fada, West Ennedi Region, North-East Chad
Supervises: All the logistic, terrestrial and aerial Operations. He supervises the Infrastrutures and garage staff, procurement, the head of technical, mechanical, carpentry, drivers and all related activities.
Job overview: The FOM is a key element of the ENCR Management Unit. He is in charge of the coordination of all internal operations, communication, including infrastructure development & maintenance, fleet (vehicle / aircraft /etc) management, logistics, etc. in the ENCR.
Key functions:
- Design, budget and execute construction projects according to contracted terms and to the correct standard;
- Actively manage all contractors on site;
- Ensure a proper functioning radio communications and Earth Ranger system.
- Logistics management, workshop management, construction, maintenance & repair of project equipment and infrastructure (buildings and fence), airstrips and mechanical assets;
- Work closely with the Park Management Unit to ensure their equipment needs are met so that their operations run smoothly;
- Source suppliers & negotiate prices and terms within the AP procurement policy;
- Ensure effective stock control and storage management systems are in place;
- Participate in infrastructure and fleet procurement;
- Oversee transport and/or storage of deliveries to the park;
- Ensure all relevant licenses / permits for all vehicles are in place;
- Ensure fleet serviced and maintained according to a preventative maintenance schedule and operated to reduce cost and risk;
- Ensure fleet replacement as per the replacement schedule;
- Promote a culture of safety amongst staff operating vehicles and machinery.
- Implement the decisions of the Park Manager and Deputy Park Manager;
In conjunction with the Head of Law Enforcement and Park Ranger support the law enforcement and intelligence activities;
- Provide leadership through participation to ensure a well-motivated and effective LE team that can ensure area integrity;
- Ensure necessary logistical support is in place to enable LE function
- Ensure LE team adequately equipped and all materials are regularly upgraded.
according to AP SOP’s;
- Promote and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues of the ENCR;
- Provide reports and record keeping.
- Provide field support to research partners and others as required.
- The FOM will ensure the adherence to the African Parks Standard Operating Procedures in all activities under his control.
Capabilities, competencies and experience needed for the job:
- Demonstrable ability to mentor staff, leadership and people management skills;
- Demonstrable experience at technical level technical (construction, mechanics, fence building & maintenance, water systems, solar, workshop management; communications systems, etc.;
- Demonstrate good knowledge of conservation problematics in term and anti-poaching, monitoring of biodiversity;
- Experience working in Sahelo-Saharan areas would be a + ;
- Fluent in French and in English (spoken), Arabic knowledge would be a +.
- Experience in non-profit organizations
- Experience working in multi-cultural environment
- Good communication skills
- Good financial management skills
- Strong project management skills
- Analytical skills
- Stakeholder relationship management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong team leadership skills
- Results oriented
- Highly resilient – must be able to work in remote and challenging environments
What success looks like in 2 years’ time?
A fully functioning Protected Area at logistical and technical level with: i) necessary infrastructures in place or being created/well maintained, ii) all effective technical Departments are strongly supported in terms of logistic, iii) terrestrial and aerial operations in ENCR are rationalized, efficient and effective.
Key relationships :
- Park Management Unit of ENCR
- All technical and logistic support staff of ENCR
- Logistic and procurement of APN in N’Djamena
How to apply:
The application including: (i) a letter of motivation addressed to Ennedi/RNCE Park Manager, explaining your interest as well as the names and contact details (e-mail, address, telephone number) of three (03) reference persons, (ii) an updated CV, (iii) copies of diplomas and/or copies of certificates and attestations of previous work in single files are to be sent by e-mail to the address: rh.tchad@africanparks.org or to be deposited physically at:
African Parks Tchad Quartier Klémat – 2eme Arrondissement
Rue 3258 – Porte 63, N’Djamena, Chad
The closing date for applications is 25 March 2024.
Note:
- Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only selected candidates will be informed by e-mail or telephone.
- If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.
Thank you for your interest in African Parks