Job Summery

Purpose of the role

The FOM will primarily supervise and coordinate the Park Operations department, supporting all field operations/logistics, developing and implementing policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and providing key day-to-day organisational leadership and management. The FOM is both a manager and a technician, requiring a high degree of autonomy and the ability to live in a remote environment. The role is essential in driving and maximising high level support for all FZS and EWCA activities in the BMCP area. S/he will provide interim leadership in the absence of the Programme Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the Park Operations Department teams: leadership, training, mentoring, recruitment, appraisals / Manage the day-to-day operations/logistics of the BMCP / Provide the required work plans, budgets and reports / Develop and ensure implementation of SOPs and rigorous follow-up / Oversee the procurement of field equipment and consumables / Manage stores, ensuring compliance with all procedures, monthly checks, inventories / Manage fuel usage / Manage the FZS BMCP fleet, ensuring inventory and follow-up of assets, supervision of vehicle movements and workshop work / Managing the infrastructures, developing a 3-year maintenance plan and ensuring the supervision of works, road maintenance, solar systems installations, etc. / Managing Information Technology (IT).

Job Requirement

Qualifications and Experience

– Minimum five (5) years of experience in a similar role

– A post-graduate degree in engineering, construction or related field

– Competency in Microsoft Office, and software administration

– Proven experience in project management

– Proven experience in managing field operations

– Proficient in English

– Fluency in Amharic and/or Afan Oromo would be a benefit

– Excellent communication skills – both upstream and downstream

– Strong leadership and decision making abilities

How to Apply

Conditions and Benefits

The position will be based at the BMNP Headquarters in Dinsho, Oromia Region, Bale Zone. Terms and conditions of employment, including salary and benefits, will be discussed during the recruitment process.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Only candidates who meet the above requirements should apply. ONLY a detailed curriculum vitae of no more than 5 pages and a cover letter detailing management experience and the names and email addresses of 3 contactable references are required. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications to be emailed to: Jobs.ethiopia@fzs.org

Please use the subject line: Application – FOM

Closing date: 15th of November 2024. No applications will be accepted after this closing date.