Scope:

The Infrastructure Manager reports to the Field Operations Manager and coordinates the activities of the general workers, carpenters, masons, painters, and plumbers.

Main Responsibilities

Operations, Inventory and Team Management

Assist the Field Operations Manager to ensure reliable, cost-effective operations and efficient implementation of the strategies of African Parks in line with the Business plan
Oversee daily operations, making sure production cycles are met from part design to fabrication. You will deal with raw material and equipment, people resources, and administrative processes.
Coordinate and supervise the activities of Carpenters, Masons, painters, and Plumbers
Provide overall operational support to the park and facilitate coordination, supervision and monitoring of support activities designed to assist in fulfilling set objectives
Support the project teams on timely provision of operations support of a high-level standard
Support the Field Operations Manager in ensuring sufficient planning and forecasting for the Infrastracture;
Support the Field Operations Manager in developing the capacity of the Infrastructure team, deepen understanding of their roles and assist with career development
Assist team members with information, tools, and resources to improve performance & reach objectives.
Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one-on-ones and performance reviews
Perform any other cognate duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager

Implementation of policies and procedures

Full compliance of operations with African Parks’ operation policies, procedures, and processes.
Provide technical and managerial leadership in implementation of operational procedures

Compliance

Adhere to the Health and Safety, fire, and Environmental policies of African Parks;
Cooperate with management in its achievement of its health and safety legislative obligations;
Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of anyone else who may be affected by your acts or omissions at the workplace;
Adhere to all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
Ensure operations practices are in accordance with company and customer policies, standards, and regulations.

Working Relationships Internal

All HODs, Operational staff, Logistics and procurement teams, finance teams, and HR;

Required Qualifications and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Production and operations management, or Management;
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar field;
Skills in working ArchiCAD and AutoCAD software
Exceptional communication skills delivered both verbally and in writing;
Skills in managing, organizing, planning and implementing assigned tasks under pressure of frequent and tight schedules;
Ability to gather and analyses data and to work with figures
Strong ability to apply good judgment and decision-making skills in difficult and complex working environments.

Candidate Specifications

Excellent strategic planning skills and ability to interact with all levels;
Able to work independently and highly meticulously;
Critical thinking and strong analytical skills;
Solid judgment along with decision-making skills;
Strong leadership capabilities;
Hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure in meeting tight deadlines;
Conversant with the procurement law;
Good MS Office skills, particularly strong capabilities in MS Excel;
Demonstrated good knowledge of the distribution systems and best practices;
Exceptional negotiation and customer/supplier handling skills;
High level of confidentiality and integrity;
Demonstrated basic accounting knowledge;
Good problem-solving and decision-making skills which require independent and original thinking;

Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential information in a tactful manner;

AutoCAD or Civil 3D

Architecture, Interior Design

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