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Technical Operations Manager – Zambezi National Park
| Organisation: | Vic Falls Wildlife Trust |
| Location: | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Zambezi National Park Headquarters, Zimbabwe |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
The Technical Operations Manager role is to train and capacitate four to five senior rangers and wildlife officers on the use of technology to effectively plan and manage anti-poaching operations. The role will use different platforms and data in a multi-phase project to ensure the effective implementation of conservation programs, security protocols, and law enforcement efforts. A strong emphasis will be placed on integrating park SOP’s with the technology and training the teams to implement the programmes
Key Responsibilities
1. Capacity Building
• Oversee the capacitation of anti-poaching senior staff team
• Manage a team of 4-5 senior field park ranger staff to develop their skills in learning SOP’s for the park and integrating these with various forms of technology, refining over time
• Ensure operations room is equipped for digital support and train the team use of the equipment, and various operations.
• Facilitate independent review of senior field park staff team on their capacity and skill development
2. Technology Integration
• Implement and manage digital monitoring systems including SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool), GPS tracking for wildlife and ranger patrol, Earthranger, QGIS, AI Camera Traps and a range of databases.
• Oversee the integration of technology-based tools for anti-poaching intelligence, data collection, and reporting.
• Coordinate with IT specialists to maintain connectivity, data backup systems, and cloud-based reporting tools.
• Train senior support team on data analysis for targeting of APU activities, response and monitoring
• Assist in developing a LoRaWan Network in Phase 2 of project (year 3), and training team on management
3. Law Enforcement Support
• Provide digital communication, logistical and operational support to law enforcement units within the park.
• Collaborate with senior operations room staff to ensure ranger teams are well-equipped, trained, and deployed strategically.
• Support the development and use of Command and Control centers utilizing real-time data feeds from patrols and technology systems.
4. Human Resource & Team Management
• Supervise and support operational staff in operations room and support field ranger personnel.
• Facilitate training and capacity building for team members, especially in the use of new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across all operations.
• Provide monthly and annual reports on outcomes, impact, challenges, and project implementation in relation to logframe.
5. Infrastructure & Asset Management
• Oversee maintenance and development of park technology operations room, and usage of devices (radios, phones, trackers, etc) throughout the park and manage the assets
• Maintain accurate inventories of assets and ensure proper asset tracking systems are in place.
6. Budget & Financial Oversight
• Ensure implementation and management of the project budget in collaboration with the VFWT finance team.
7. Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with government agencies (e.g., ZimParks), ZRP MFFU, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operational coordination.
• Contribute to periodic donor and stakeholder reporting.
Requirements
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Conservation, Logistics, Technology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, preferably in conservation or protected area management.
• Experience working in remote or rural African settings is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent logistical planning and problem-solving abilities.
• High Proficiency in using operations and monitoring software (e.g., SMART, GIS tools, radio communication systems, Earthranger, databases).
• Strong technical aptitude for deploying and maintaining technology systems.
• High level of integrity, initiative, and resilience.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages an asset.
Preferred Attributes
• Experience working with conservation NGOs
• Knowledge of Zimbabwean environmental and conservation policies.
• Familiarity with Zimparks policies and reporting
Remuneration
A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply: Send a cover letter and CV (no more than 2 pages) to admin@vicfallswildlifetrust.org by June 15th, 2025.
1. Capacity Building
• Oversee the capacitation of anti-poaching senior staff team
• Manage a team of 4-5 senior field park ranger staff to develop their skills in learning SOP’s for the park and integrating these with various forms of technology, refining over time
• Ensure operations room is equipped for digital support and train the team use of the equipment, and various operations.
• Facilitate independent review of senior field park staff team on their capacity and skill development
2. Technology Integration
• Implement and manage digital monitoring systems including SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool), GPS tracking for wildlife and ranger patrol, Earthranger, QGIS, AI Camera Traps and a range of databases.
• Oversee the integration of technology-based tools for anti-poaching intelligence, data collection, and reporting.
• Coordinate with IT specialists to maintain connectivity, data backup systems, and cloud-based reporting tools.
• Train senior support team on data analysis for targeting of APU activities, response and monitoring
• Assist in developing a LoRaWan Network in Phase 2 of project (year 3), and training team on management
3. Law Enforcement Support
• Provide digital communication, logistical and operational support to law enforcement units within the park.
• Collaborate with senior operations room staff to ensure ranger teams are well-equipped, trained, and deployed strategically.
• Support the development and use of Command and Control centers utilizing real-time data feeds from patrols and technology systems.
4. Human Resource & Team Management
• Supervise and support operational staff in operations room and support field ranger personnel.
• Facilitate training and capacity building for team members, especially in the use of new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across all operations.
• Provide monthly and annual reports on outcomes, impact, challenges, and project implementation in relation to logframe.
5. Infrastructure & Asset Management
• Oversee maintenance and development of park technology operations room, and usage of devices (radios, phones, trackers, etc) throughout the park and manage the assets
• Maintain accurate inventories of assets and ensure proper asset tracking systems are in place.
6. Budget & Financial Oversight
• Ensure implementation and management of the project budget in collaboration with the VFWT finance team.
7. Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with government agencies (e.g., ZimParks), ZRP MFFU, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operational coordination.
• Contribute to periodic donor and stakeholder reporting.
Requirements
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Conservation, Logistics, Technology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, preferably in conservation or protected area management.
• Experience working in remote or rural African settings is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent logistical planning and problem-solving abilities.
• High Proficiency in using operations and monitoring software (e.g., SMART, GIS tools, radio communication systems, Earthranger, databases).
• Strong technical aptitude for deploying and maintaining technology systems.
• High level of integrity, initiative, and resilience.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages an asset.
Preferred Attributes
• Experience working with conservation NGOs
• Knowledge of Zimbabwean environmental and conservation policies.
• Familiarity with Zimparks policies and reporting
Remuneration
A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply: Send a cover letter and CV (no more than 2 pages) to admin@vicfallswildlifetrust.org by June 15th, 2025.
Contact details
| Contact person: | Administrator |
| Contact number: | +263 782 799 006 |
| Email: | admin@vicfallswildlifetrust.org |
