Background :
African Parks Network is a non-profit organisation that takes on direct responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks and protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. By adopting a business approach to conservation, supported by donor funding, we aim to make each park sustainable in the long-term, thereby contributing to economic development and poverty alleviation. We currently manage 22 parks in 12 countries – Angola, CAR, Chad, Republic of Congo, DRC, Malawi, Rwanda, Benin, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia, South Sudan – with a combined area of more than 14 million hectares.
Base:Â ENCR headquarters at Fada, West Ennedi Region, North-East Chad
Supervises:Â All the logistic, terrestrial and aerial Operations. He supervises the Infrastrutures and garage staff, procurement, the head of technical, mechanical, carpentry, drivers and all related activities.
Job overview:Â The FOM is a key element of the ENCR Management Unit. He is in charge of the coordination of all internal operations, communication, including infrastructure development & maintenance, fleet (vehicle / aircraft /etc) management, logistics, etc. in the ENCR.
Key functions:
• Actively manage all contractors on site;
• Ensure a proper functioning radio communications and Earth Ranger system.
• Logistics management, workshop management, construction, maintenance & repair of project equipment and infrastructure (buildings and fence), airstrips and mechanical assets;
• Source suppliers & negotiate prices and terms within the AP procurement policy;
• Ensure effective stock control and storage management systems are in place;
• Participate in infrastructure and fleet procurement;
• Oversee transport and/or storage of deliveries to the park;
• Ensure all relevant licenses / permits for all vehicles are in place;
• Ensure fleet serviced and maintained according to a preventative maintenance schedule and operated to reduce cost and risk;
• Ensure fleet replacement as per the replacement schedule;
• Promote a culture of safety amongst staff operating vehicles and machinery.
In conjunction with the Head of Law Enforcement and Park Ranger support the law enforcement and intelligence activities;
• Provide leadership through participation to ensure a well-motivated and effective LE team that can ensure area integrity;
• Ensure necessary logistical support is in place to enable LE function
• Ensure LE team adequately equipped and all materials are regularly upgraded.
according to AP SOP’s;
Capabilities, competencies and experience needed for the job:
The application including: (i) a letter of motivation addressed to Ennedi/RNCE Park Manager, explaining your interest as well as the names and contact details (e-mail, address, telephone number) of three (03) reference persons, (ii) an updated CV, (iii) copies of diplomas and/or copies of certificates and attestations of previous work in single files are to be sent by e-mail to the address: rh.tchad@africanparks.org or to be deposited physically at**:**
African Parks Tchad Quartier Klémat – 2eme Arrondissement
Rue 3258 – Porte 63, N’Djamena, Chad
The closing date for applications is 25 March 2024.
Note:
Thank you for your interest in African Parks
Tagged as: African Parks, Chad
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