Infrastructure Manager

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 the operation;

• 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;