Fields Operation Manager

Wildlife Conservation Society

Central African Republic
On-site
Manager or above
1 day ago

1 day ago

Internal Job Description

Job Summary:The Field Operations Manager will be responsible for the operational management of the Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and its surrounding protected areas, including infrastructure development & maintenance, fleet (vehicle/aircraft/boats / etc.) management, logistics, law enforcement, and conservation activities. This job is a full-time position based in the Bamingui-Bangoran National Park. Duties and responsibilities include :•Develop and manage operations within the Bamingui-Bangoran core protected area regarding park and infrastructure management, anti-poaching, monitoring, human resources, budgeting, basic reporting.•Oversee all Field Operations activities are conducted according to WCS policies and Standard Operating Procedures.•Develop and implement an integrated Field Operations plan and budget aligned with the Northeastern CAR Protected Areas Program.•Support the logistics and maintenance teams at HQ in vehicles and generators maintenance and operation according to the Standard Operating Procedures, and oversee appropriate management of stocks of spares, fuel and oil. •Lead the construction of a basic operational base well suited for warehouses, communications equipment, control room, a small workshop, accommodation facilities, offices, and additional areas as needed. •Lead the construction of all-weather access roads connecting the existing park road network to the new foreseen operational base, and ensuring the logistical backbone (primarily in the wet season).•Lead the construction of all-weather airstrips and related maintenance works.•If necessary, ensure water access for wildlife during dry season by enhancing existing waterholes, and to establish and maintain strategic salt licks within the core area to enhance wildlife populations.•Oversee implementation of the wildlife law enforcement strategy and security program.•Oversee and manage the the ranger team for strengthen law enforcement operations in the protected area.•Implement strategies to deter nomads from entering the core protected area, prioritizing approaches based on awareness-raising approach rather than the use of force. •Train and manage a leadership team that will command and control daily patrol deployments from the Control Rooms. •Implement recording and tracking mechanisms for wildlife monitoring within the protected area, supported by rangers, camera trapping, aerial surveys and all the systems implemented. In collaboration with the biomonitoring team, ensure camera traps are effectively placed.•Coordinate operations with the Transhumance and Socioeconomic Development team, • Build and maintain collaborative relations and platforms with the local authorities.•Any other duties as requested by the Northeastern CAR Protected Areas Director.

Internal Qualification Requirements

Essential
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in protected area management in Africa
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining field infrastructure (e.g., roads, airstrips, camps, water systems, buildings)
Proven team leadership and strong communication skills, including managing and motivating diverse field teams
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions with limited oversight, and solve problems in the field
Fluency in French (spoken and written)
Proven ability to live and work in remote, multicultural settings under difficult field conditions
Strong computer and reporting skills (data management, report writing, and donor or partner reporting)
Desirable
Working knowledge of English
Experience in wildlife law enforcement (e.g., anti-poaching operations, patrol coordination, ranger supervision)
Pilot qualification (ULM/microlight or Cessna 182), an advantage but not required

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Fields Operation Manager · Wildlife Conservation Society

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