JOB OVERVIEW:

The primary purpose of the role will be to provide support to the Conservation Manager, as well as practical, Best Practice Biodiversity Conservation support to the park landscape and to assist the Park Management unit with implementation of

practical conservation principles and policies. The Deputy Conservation Manager will report to the Conservation Manager but will work closely with the Park Management on implementation of practical conservation solutions.

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support the implementation of park Long-Term Sustainability Strategy

· Support the LUM process by using conservation arguments for the creation of protected area.

· Support the implementation of parks’ Conservation Performance Cycles

· Oversee implementation of park monitoring programs and ensure that metrics are available on practical dashboards for tracking park management performance prior to annual Business Plan revision.

· Technical guidance for biodiversity monitoring (particularly in the absence of park research/monitoring managers)

· Aerial survey support – supporting pilots, observers and managers in data collecting methods and standards to be applied across the landscape.

· Training of observers, identification of survey strata, calculation of flying hours and survey logistics, provide gpx tracks for aviation gps, data analysis and report-writing.

· Assist with the data management for park monitoring programmer.

· Provide wildlife management decision-support

· Work closely with the conservation manager and community manager and field teams to assist the Implementation of conservation strategies and educational programs across the landscape.

· Work closely with the Law Enforcement Operations department to assist the implementation of community ranger and conservation initiatives.

· Work closely with the Community Department to examine the relationships between humans and their environment across space and time, especially focusing on grazing and water access management in coordination with relevant partners.

· Participate in activities that promote understanding of ecology and instill pride in conservation in the communities through sharing of findings and contributing to educational program

· Support the conservation manager to work closely with government and policy makers, communities, and stakeholders to contribute to the development of wide-reaching conservation plans for Boma and the surrounding areas to support wildlife and communities, suitably.

· Support conservation manager with Risk-Benefit Analyses for wildlife management decisions

· Oversight on compliance with Biodiversity Conservation SOP.

· Support the conservation manager in the Development of biodiversity-related management plans (e.g. fire management, species of special conservation concern, predator management, water provisioning, elephant management)

· Ensure that trigger points for conservation interventions are evidence-based and defensible

· Assist with the design of a complete, sustainable HWC program for Boma NP

· Succession planning and capacity building

· Conduct regular interaction sessions with Community & ranger teams on conservation principles, making sure that they are equipped to field basic questions from community members.

Min. Qualifications required

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Conservation Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.

· At least 5 years of experience in conservation management, with proven leadership capabilities.

· Experience in managing conservation projects in remote and challenging environments.

· Strong understanding of conservation laws, policies, and global best practices.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their experience and motivation for the position, along with an updated CV to ssrecruitment@africanparks.org or hand delivery to African Parks office Thonping, Synergy Suites – Plot No 849, Block No 3-K South, by Tuesday, 20 May 2025. Please mention the position name in the subject line of the email.

In case you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, this means that your application was not successful. We thank you for your interest in working for African Parks.