Counter Poaching Unit Assistant Coordinator

Duration: Fixed-term contract (2 years) Reporting to: Counter Poaching Unit Coordinator Location: Limpopo National Park Working condition: Remote BACKGROUND Founded in 1997 by President Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Dr Anton Rupert, Peace Parks Foundation is a non-profit organisation pioneering conservation at scale across southern Africa. Working through Transfrontier Conservation Areas that span national borders, Peace Parks connects protected areas, supports biodiversity conservation and ecological resilience, strengthens local economies and promotes regional peace and stability. Its holistic approach is built on three pillars: conservation at scale, community development and conservation finance, ensuring that protected areas deliver long-term ecological and economic value. To date, Peace Parks has supported governments in establishing 780 000 km² of Transfrontier Conservation Areas across southern Africa. It also co-manages eight parks where wildlife populations have rebounded fivefold and supports more than 280 000 people annually through its interventions. With formal government mandates and strong community partnerships, Peace Parks offers a proven model for building resilience for people and nature across southern Africa’s most significant landscapes. The Foundation’s Vision 2050 is to secure 17 fully functional transboundary landscapes spanning 980 000 km², making it one of the world’s largest land-based conservation initiatives. www.peaceparks.org JOB PURPOSE The Assistant Counter Poaching Coordinator will work closely with and support Peace Parks Foundation's Counter Poaching Unit (CPU) team, Limpopo National Park head ranger and regional rangers based in Limpopo National Park. The incumbent will report directly to the CPU Coordinator, who heads up the Peace Parks Foundation CPU team. The CPU is responsible for advising, supporting, and assisting the park authorities with the implementation of their counter-poaching and security-related strategy and related operations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Advise, assist, and support the CPU Coordinator with the day-to-day activities of Limpopo National Park counter-poaching and security operations. Assist and support the CPU Coordinator and park staff with the management and control of assets and equipment. Assist the CPU Coordinator in providing capacity building, training, and mentorship in support of efficient and effective Ranger deployments/operations in Limpopo National Park. Advise, assist, and support the operational requirements to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations are achieved. Advise, assist, support, and mentor control of operations room personnel and radio operators. Assist in financial oversight of cost-effective implementation of operations. Assist and support the CPU Coordinator with financial management responsibilities including Budgets, Cash Flow, and Field Rangers’ (FR) incentives. Assist with oversight of internal quality assurance, including but not limited to all FR patrols, firearm handling, radio usage, training, air support, and K9 operations. Assist with the CPU project administration and reporting requirements, including monthly reports, incident reports, training programme reporting, statistics, and incentive scheme reporting. Assist the CPU Coordinator in developing, fostering, and managing stakeholder engagement with all identified stakeholders to deliver both short- and long-term requirements.