Vacancy title:
Head of Field Operations

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Construction]

Jobs at:
Six Rivers Africa (SRA)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 30 2025

Duty Station:
Southern Tanzania | Tanzania | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Six Rivers Africa (SRA) is a non-profit organization in Tanzania with a mission to understand, preserve and restore flora and fauna in wilderness areas, while supporting neighbouring communities through collaboration with government authorities and conservation partners

We are seeking an experienced Head of Field Operations to join our dynamic team, responsible for overseeing a wide range of construction, maintenance, and operational projects across multiple locations in Southern Tanzania. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile and highly skilled professional with extensive experience in project management, logistics, construction, and maintenance, particularly in the conservation, tourism, and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Capital Projects & Infrastructure Development

• Lead end-to-end planning, design, budgeting, and execution of capital projects including base camps, hangars, airstrips, fuel storage facilities, research camps, offices, staff accommodation, and workshop facilities.
• Oversee construction in remote and sensitive ecosystems ensuring ecological compliance and minimizing environmental footprint.
• Design and implement prefabricated, sustainable structures tailored to remote field conditions.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for new infrastructure projects based on conservation program needs.

2. Asset & Fleet Management (Water, Land, Air)

• Manage the operational readiness and maintenance of all capital equipment including: o Marine: Multi-type boat fleet – hull repairs, engine overhauls, part sourcing and logistics, safety systems.
  • Land Transport: 4×4 vehicles, tractors, logistics trucks – workshop operations, field repairs, spares management.
  • Aviation: Track fuel usage
• Lead a technical team including mechanics, boat specialists, and drivers.

3. Workshop & Technical Facility Management

• Design, establish, and manage central and field-based workshops for carpentry, metal works, mechanical repairs, and prefabrication.
• Oversee stock control, stores management, and procurement of all tools, consumables, and spare parts.
• Develop SOPs for safety, operational checks, and efficiency improvements across all workshops.

4. Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination

• Establish and optimize robust supply chains for remote park-based operations including bulk purchasing, international procurement (China, South Africa, Kenya), customs handling, and lastmile delivery.
• Manage procurement budgets for construction materials, heavy machinery, solar systems, fuel, and essential camp supplies.
• Coordinate field logistics.

5. Maintenance & Refurbishment of Field Bases

• Develop and execute preventive and reactive maintenance schedules for all field stations and assets including buildings, solar installations, plumbing, power systems, and communication infrastructure.
• Lead periodic refurbishments and upgrades of base infrastructure to align with evolving conservation needs.

6. Project Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and manage project budgets ensuring cost efficiency, accountability, and donor transparency.
• Maintain meticulous project documentation including procurement logs, asset registers, maintenance logs, and progress reports.
• Ensure adherence to SRA’s financial controls and processes

7. Community Engagement & Conservation Support

• Support community-based infrastructure projects when aligned with conservation goals (e.g., ranger outposts, community wells, rehabilitation of TANAPA Infrastructure).
• Liaise with park authorities, local leaders, and other stakeholders for smooth construction, operation and shared infrastructure use.
• Facilitate logistics and infrastructure needs for researchers, rangers, and conservation stakeholders.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in operations management in construction, maintenance, or operations in remote location projects.
• Strong background in managing construction projects from design through to completion, including camps, staff accommodation, workshops, and vehicle maintenance facilities.
• Expertise in procurement and supply chain management for remote and large-scale projects.
• Knowledge in boat maintenance and operations, with hands-on experience in fiberglass repair, engine management, and fleet coordination.
• Proficient in budget management and ensuring cost-efficiency across large projects.
• Excellent leadership & communication skills with a proven track record of managing teams across various functions and locations.
• Strong communication and liaison skills to manage contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in working in remote locations and challenging environments with minimal infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
• Knowledge of solar power installations and maintenance, and other sustainable systems for offgrid locations.
• Previous roles with major projects in Southern Tanzania, and other large-scale infrastructure projects across East Africa will be an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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