Job Summary:
The Technical Director will provide specialized leadership and technical direction to build a fully staffed and operational protected areas program across the four national parks of Ivindo, Loango, Lopé and Mayumba under WCS delegated management. This will include but not be limited to ensuring all aspects of operations and day-to-day management in compliance with WCS SOPs and alignment with Gabon Parks Service (ANPN) expectations - including protected areas’ management planning, staffing, equipping, strategic development, law enforcement, biomonitoring, community engagement, infrastructure, administration and finance. This position will work closely with the Country Director, the National Program Manager, HR Director, Finance Director, Social Safeguards Manager, Marine Coordinator, Logistics Manager, Protected Areas and Law Enforcement Technical Assistant as well as in coordination with the WCS Central Africa Regional team and APAMU.
Internal Qualification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
At least ten years of proven leadership experience in areas such as protected area management, strategic and operational planning, risk analysis and training/development, with experience in Gabon or Central Africa a distinct advantage
Experience in large project or program management, personnel management, administration, and fundraising
Knowledge of conservation biology, practical conservation, and African conservation issues.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and demonstrated success in working in a leadership role with diverse partners, including national governments, to achieve common objectives.
Fluent French language skills required, and English an advantage with an ability to convey information effectively and clearly in writing and verbally.
Willingness to travel extensively at the site level.
Commitment to conservation.
