The Field Operations Manager oversees cost-effective operations, facility management, asset management, fleet management, and warehouse operations in line with African Parks’ Business Plan. This role acts as a central coordination point, providing operational support to achieve park objectives.

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee cost-effective operations, ensuring alignment with African Parks’ Business Plan, including facility, asset, fleet, and warehouse management.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external coordination.
• Provide operational support to the park, coordinating and supervising support activities to meet objectives.
• Manage housing, office, and warehouse facilities, ensuring security standards are met.
• Work with projects and finance teams to deliver programs while ensuring compliance with donor regulations.
• Support the development of budgets for park operations as part of proposal development.
• Ensure adequate planning and forecasting for the Operations Department.
• Maintain accurate records of all operations-related items.
• Develop team capacity, clarify roles, and assist with career development.
• Provide team members with information, tools, and resources to enhance performance and achieve objectives.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback through regular reviews.

Requirements:

•Relevant tertiary qualification, for Park operations/conservation/wildlife management or equivalent experience.
• At least 9 years’ experience in operations management, at least five years in managerial role.