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