Head of Operations- Hurungwe Vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Security management and operations of the reserve and surrounding areas where Akashinga operates;
• Work with the Reserve General Manager, Head of Operations Support, and Operational Analyst on a daily basis to ensure measurable positive impact from the community, biodiversity and law enforcement activities;
• Supports the Reserve General Manager in development of annual work plans and budgets with clear priorities and KPIs for the reserve activities and ensures their efficient implementation;
• Liaises with the Operational Analyst to enable evidence-based decision making within operations;
• Ensure security, legal, ethical and effective anti-poaching operations in the area of responsibility;
• Ensure ecological conservation activities, and GIS data capture and biodiversity surveys;
• Ensure implementation of the community strategic plan to promote effective reserve management, advance conservation outcomes in the region, and build community relationships and participation in Akashinga’s work.
• Work together with the Head of Investigations by sharing of relevant information and by organizing responses to information were deemed credible and priority.
• Ensure that reserve investigations are carried out legally and successfully.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the reserve security plan with focus on wildlife protection;
• Assess and manage Akashinga compliance with local laws and regulations in relation to law enforcement;
• Correctly prepare for and respond to emergencies and coordinate with local and regional authorities in emergency planning and response;
• Maintain and enforce operational security at all times;
• Oversee sound financial management of the department budgets within operations, in line with Akashinga financial SOPs;
HR
• Management of the operational unit leadership, identifying staffing needs, conducting development and mentoring, discipline, safety and wellbeing activities;
• Human Resources Management in collaboration with the HR Manager, including performance interviews for management staff;
• Provides advice, mentors and guides reserve team members and identifies potential for career development within operations;
• Work with LEAD Ranger and HR Manager to suggest and implement training programs to ensure staff have the skills and competencies required to be fully effective;
• Oversee adherence to SOP's, Code of Conduct & Ethics.
• Compile operations reports and incident reports as required per Akashinga SOP’s.
• Ensure Health, Safety & Environment requirements are met, including compliance with legislative requirements and the Akashinga Code of Conduct are incorporated into all activities;
• Undertake other tasks as requested by the Reserve General Manager.