Information Coordination Mentor

Job Overview:

The ICM is responsible for developing, in accordance with relevant African Parks SOPs and in close collaboration with the AP ICPM, individual but linked information coordination functions for Boma NP, Jonglei Project and Bandigilo NP.

Key responsibilities:

• Set up, train and mentor the teams in information collection and analysis techniques.
  • Select and hire of both investigators and analysts.
  • Assist during the basic training of both the investigators and analysts.
  • Provide continued mentorship during the day-to-day work and operations of the teams in the landscape.
• Develop and maintain each park’s information coordination functions.
  • Focus analytical work and assure reporting standards
  • Supervise collection/investigative efforts
• Supervise day-to-day work of park-level teams, including but not limited to work schedules, human resource requirements and personnel development, and other such activities as may be required or requested by the Park Managers.
• Ensure that the Information Coordination database is managed correctly and kept up to date.
  • Ensure that all sensitive data is stored in a secure manner
• Develop and maintain relationships with other AP parks, key stakeholders, and partner organizations, including but not limited to those involved in security assessments and the investigation of wildlife crime-related matters.
• Assess material and equipment needs and lead procurement efforts for identified needs of all teams.
• What does success look like?
• Decision-makers in the parks and at regional level are assisted by a professional and formal information coordination capability to make informed decisions.
• Each team has not only acquired the ability to timely and accurately report but also to disrupt and deter criminal activity and/or other threats before they materialize.
• Effective information-sharing mechanisms between the AP parks in the landscape, The AP ICPM as well as with the other AP entities, are well-established.
• All teams in the parks adhere to and have implemented the relevant AP SOPs and training manuals.
• Competencies and Experiences :
• Experienced working in information collection and/or information analysis required, preferably in a managerial role.
• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and social network analysis (SNA) software.
• Able to self-manage and understand priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and ability to write detailed and accurate reports with clarity, brevity and timeliness.
• Able to self-manage and understand priorities
• Good team player with a collaborative spirit.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse cultures.
• Experience living and working in austere environments.