The role will focus on providing operational and tactical readiness for the Law Enforcement Unit in accordance with APN training standards and standard operating procedures. This position represents an exciting opportunity to work with a unique conservation organization, dedicated to protecting Africa\u2019s wildlife and remaining wild places.
\nWe are looking for a highly organized, self-motivated, and passionate individual to support park law enforcement teams in delivering effective law enforcement operations aligned with organizational standards and a challenging security context.
\nMAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
Provide operational guidance and leadership support to the park in coordination with PM.
\nManage the LE team, the implementation of best practices, and the highest organizational and operational levels of safety, equipment, conduct of operations, and support structure in the park, including.
\nPlanning and coordinating all levels of L.E. training, including the mentoring and capacity-building of park instructors and the administration of all AP refresher training.
\nAssuring the highest levels of operational\/tactical skills and safety practices of park L.E. units through frequent inspection, with reports furnished to PM.
\nConducting an annual individualized skills assessment of L.E. personnel, with documentation to Ranger HR files.
\nAssessing normal and specialized equipment requirements for Park L.E. units and supporting the contracting and procurement of equipment in accordance with APN procedures.
\nPlanning and conducting regular exercises to ensure operational readiness.
\nAssisting in the design and implementation of personnel rotation schedules responsive to operational needs, as well as to the training and leave requirements of L.E. personnel.
\nIdentifying resource needs of L.E personnel (e.g., rations, equipment stores, supplies, housing, finance, transportation, and medical) and advising GNP PM.
\nAssuring armory and operations control room security, procedures, and operations are in compliance with APN standards.
\nFostering coordination with park intelligence units and cooperation in \u201cintelligence-led operations\u201d;
\nEstablishing and maintaining strong liaison and coordination between the park L.E. team and the host country\u2019s military and law enforcement units.
\nLeading the production and regular revision of park security and evacuation plans.
\nLeading the production of park security risk assessments.
\nAssisting and directing operations and efforts to ensure the physical security of AP personnel, assets, and operations (inside and outside the park) from any type of treatment.
\nGuiding LE teams to the highest levels of operational readiness in all types of actions. Special emphasis will be expected on QRF and reconnaissance operations.
\nProviding technical guidance to ensure maintenance, inspection, cleanliness, and operational readiness of all firearms and ammunition.
\nSupporting the implementation of BP, LEO, and the annual budget of the park.
\nSupporting, in an \u201cacting\u201d capacity, other managerial roles when necessary to achieve continuity of operations.
\nCultivate an environment of excellence, teamwork, integrity, and professionalism in all L.E. operations.
\nDevelop APN\u2019s next generation of leadership through positive example and mentorship; and
\nPerform other duties as assigned that contribute to the success of park operations<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Educational Qualification:<\/p>\n
Military\/Law Enforcement background \u2013 middle ranking officer with operational experience.
\nDemonstrated conservation understanding\/experience.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
Over 8 years of progressive law enforcement experience, including at least 5 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
\nExtensive experience in law enforcement, typically with prior experience in mentoring or supervision<\/p>\n
Skill Required<\/p>\n
A high level of initiative.
\nDisciplined, with exacting standards and a keen eye for detail.
\nDemonstrated discretion and ability to work with sensitive information.
\nHighly pragmatic and solution-focused.
\nKeen to learn and further develop own skills.
\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.
\nMS Office product proficiency.
\nWillingness to travel, if necessary, to support conference<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"African Parks Network Ethiopia","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-2271","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2271"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2271"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}