Background
\nAfrican Parks (AP) is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on responsibility for the long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. AP manages 23 protected areas in 13 countries covering over 20 million hectares in Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
\nPosition Title:\u00a0Assistant Special Projects Manager
\nReports to:\u00a0Park Manager
\nLocation:\u00a0Liuwa \u00a0Plain National Park (LPNP)
\nType of contract:\u00a0Fixed Term
\nNumber required:\u00a0One
\nJob Overview
\nLiuwa is currently seeking to employ a suitably qualified Assistant Special Projects Manager. The position is complex and diverse, and requires a \u201ctech-savvy\u201d adaptable person to fulfil the role. Primarily, the role is a support function to the Park Manager, with a focus on Technology Management and Data Analysis. However, the position requires that the incumbent be involved in all aspects of operations.
\nThe Assistant Special Projects Manager (ASPM) is a key member of the Liuwa Plain National Park (LPNP) team. The ASPM acts as a support function to the Park Manager (PM). The roles functions are diverse and are generally related to Park specific goals. Currently, the focal areas include DAS, SMART and GIS Technology Management.\u00a0 The positions\u2019 responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
\nTechnology Management:<\/p>\n
SMART Data Management by ensuring data is downloaded, corrected and stored accurately, providing clean data to the FOM and Park Ranger for law enforcement and conservation management
\nData analysis using SMART data according to Law Enforcement needs (current and historical).
\nProvide CyberTracker and SMART training to Scouts and Park Ranger
\nEnsure that all CyberTracker handhelds\u2019 software is current and functional
\nThe establishment of GeoSuite intelligence software and the management thereof.
\nResponsible for intelligence data entry and analysis in the current WCPP database.
\nResponsible for the implementation of the DAS system, including data management, and ensuring that it functions optimally.
\nProviding up-to-date mapping for the park related to all aspects of management<\/p>\n
Conservation Management:<\/p>\n
Support the implementation of all conservation goals of LPNP
\nResponsible for all mapping exercises relating to conservation and habitat management (e.g., Game Movements, fire, land use, etc.)
\nProviding hands-on logistical support for the annual aerial census and provide data analysis of the results
\nProvide logistical and administrative support to conservation projects, including wildlife introductions
\nAdministration related to Environmental Impact Assessments for new facilities in the park.<\/p>\n
Park and Operational Management:<\/p>\n
Provide administrative support to the Park Manager
\nAssist with procurement for the Operations Department
\nLogistically assist with the Health and Safety of LPNP including the management of emergency and medical evacuation equipment, as well as arranging first aid training for LPNP staff.
\nResponsible for work-related travel and hospitality arrangements for LPNP Staff, APN Staff, Visiting Donors, Stakeholders, Film Crews, and Photographers. Logistically support film crews and photographers visiting LPNP.
\nImplementation of special projects according to annual goals and the LPNP Business Plan<\/p>\n
Staff Management and Supervision<\/p>\n
Day-to-day management of staff under your supervision, setting tasks and overseeing these, ensuring exemplary work standards, maintaining staff discipline through the company\u2019s code of conduct and conditions of service, and overseeing general staff-related administration.
\nIdentifying training needs and implementing in-house training<\/p>\n
Key measures and targets<\/p>\n
High standard of Technological Management
\nSMART, GIS, DAS, and Geosuite Operational and functioning optimally
\nConservation and Law Enforcement Data is well managed and provide direction for management
\nGIS Mapping up to date and accurate
\nSpecial Projects implemented and operational within a time scale
\nTravel Arrangements and logistical arrangements achieved
\nAdministration completed to a high standard<\/p>\n
Capabilities, competencies and experience needed for the job<\/p>\n
A 3-year Degree, preferably in Conservation Sciences
\nDemonstrable experience of at least 3 years
\nGood working knowledge of SMART and GIS Software
\nStrong organizational skills and an ability to manage several tasks at one time
\nThrive under pressure and can work towards strict deadlines
\nStrong disciplined character, willing to work long hours in a remote environment, with limited resources
\nAbility to solve problems, make do with what one has, to solve often complicated problems
\nFluent English (written and spoken)
\nGood team player and experience in managing teams
\nKnowledge of wildlife industry and standards<\/p>\n
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