Title: Field Operations Manager

Location: Jivundu Command, West Lunga Ecosystem, North-Western Province, Zambia

About West Lunga Conservation Project

The mission of the organisation is to rehabilitate the ecological functions of the West Lunga Ecosystem and restore the complex of wildlife species that have become locally extinct or endangered, whilst preserving the integrity of the hydrological ecology and indigenous woodlands. This is a partnership project with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), Traditional Leaders and Community Bodies.

Job Purpose

The Field Operations Manager will provide technical support to the team comprising the Park Manager, Area Warden, Principal Ranger and Senior officers for DNPW as well as the Logistics and Operations Manager. They will help implement the Law Enforcement Strategy, manage the logistics and operations of the West Lunga Area Management Unit (WLAMU), manage the construction and maintenance requirements of the West Lunga project as well as adapting and improving management and monitoring systems and resources. This will be in conjunction with the existing WLCP and DNPW teams.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Wildlife and Biodiversity Management, Conservation Management, Law Enforcement, Natural Resource Management
• Previous relevant experience with wildlife or conservation related programmes as well as in the non-profit/parastatal arena
• Minimum 5 years protected area management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage, lead and mentor host nation personnel
• Minimum 5 years security or anti-poaching experience. Knowledge of and exposure to forest environments with large scale, unprescribed fire regimes will be an advantage
• Strong experience with financial management, budgeting, procurement, stores management and financial/project tracking tools
• Proven experience within remote areas in Africa
• Adaptable to a complex working environment with multiple stakeholders across diverse cultures and with numerous pressure points Strong report writing skills
• Current Driving License