Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Musekese Conservation (MC) is seeking a highly motivated and results driven individual to join its team as the Strategic Resource Protection Manager. This role is a blend of leadership, supervising, mentoring and coordinating across two of the Game Management Areas (GMA’s) within the Greater Kafue Ecosystem; Mumbwa GMA and Kasonso Busanga GMA. As the Strategic Resource Protection Manager, you will be situated on-site to provide strategic, technical and administrative support and guidance to the organisation’s resource protection implementation across both the Mumbwa GMA and Kasonso Busanga GMA in line with the Collaborative Management Partnership initiative spearheaded by The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

Primary Outputs:
• Working closely with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, facilitate the development of a Holistic Patrol Strategy for both GMA’s optimising manpower and providing clear and achievable goals and steps to maintain and develop the patrol strategy
• Maintain, update and implement Standard Operation Procedures for all aspects of the LE Strategy, including a focus on human rights in conservation
• Work closely with each GMA’s Area Manager providing strategic guidance and mentorship to resource protection teams to maximise the on-ground resource protection objectives
• Monitor evaluate and report on the overall effectiveness of resource protection activities on the ground.
• Adapt and maximise the use of conservation technology tools to monitor effectiveness in the field.
• Order, procure, and manage essential equipment.
• Develop and maintain a basic fitness culture and team motivation and morale regime across both landscapes.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures related to fleet and equipment management.
• Keep the resource protection strategies and structures up to date with best regional practice and maintain communication with national and regional practitioners.
• Engage with and maintain close relationship with DNPW HQ Chilanga and regional offices (Mumbwa and Kasempa).
• Oversee assigned infrastructure development projects and maintenance programmes to ensure effective budget management and cost control.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other conservation partner organisations across the GKE to ensure consistent and coordinated approach to resource protection across the Greater Kafue Ecosystem.
Requirements: To be successful in the role of Strategic Resource Protection Manager, you should possess:
• At least 5 years of practical experience working in Protected Area Management, with specific experience in protected area operations/resource protection/anti-poaching
• At least 5 years of experience instructing/training/mentoring others in military/paramilitary operations, with specific experience in resource protection and anti-poaching instruction, with additional experience in human rights in conservation desirable
• At least 5 years of experience working in Southern/Eastern Africa
• Excellent spoken and written English, working knowledge of languages local to the programme areas is desirable
• Experience in implementing or overseeing infrastructure development projects and maintenance programmes
• Willingness to live and work in remote conditions, with limited access to communications and modern amenities
• Ability to manage all administrative aspects of the Units, from training schedules through to kit/equipment stock and ordering, maintaining budget and contractual obligations to all staff
• Good understanding and use of Microsoft office programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good report writing and presentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with managing relations with local communities and government departments (“African” already assumed in the 5 years of S/E African experience)
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required with Master’s degree or equivalent work experience desirable
• Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid Driving license with Off-Road driving experience, and willing and able to drive long distances each day.
Renumeration: Negotiable on experience and to be discussed with the successful candidate.


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity as a Strategic Resource Protection Manager, please submit your CV with a cover letter to info@musekeseconservation.com  with the subject title: [Your full name] Application for Strategic Resource Protection Manager. Please also include your earliest possible start date.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
• We appreciate your interest in joining the Musekese Conservation team and contributing to our conservation efforts across the Greater Kafue Ecosystem.


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