Operations & Logistics Manager

• Project manage the construction of the Academy campus, representing the Academy on site as principal point of contact between the Academy, the construction contractor and the architectural firm
• Track construction progress, reviewing the programme, assessing delay events and granting or refusing extensions of time
• Manage the project budget, cash flow and payment of certified amounts; issue Interim and Final Payment Certificates and release retention
• Monitor the contractor's staffing, working hours and labour records; manage consent to subcontractors and confirm evidence of payments down the supply chain
• Monitor health, safety, environmental protection and site security on the client's behalf throughout construction
• Support the supervising engineer through disputes, final tests on completion, and the transition from construction into operation
• Lead planning, implementation and completion of infrastructure development and maintenance post campus construction
• Coordinate operations across the Academy and with the Akagera Management Team on activities involving the park
• Manage and supervise stores, procurement support functions, logistics operations and inventory systems for effective stock control and uninterrupted availability of supplies

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (construction management, engineering, logistics, operations or similar)
• Senior-level experience (5+ years) in operations, logistics and construction project management
• Experience managing construction contracts, contractors and consultants is essential

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong project and construction management skills
• Excellent organizational, planning and coordination skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a remote national park environment
• Commitment to building Africa's conservation talent