Head of Field Operations at Six Rivers Africa (SRA) Tanzania May 2025

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Head of Field Operations
Head of Field Operations at Six Rivers Africa (SRA) Tanzania May 2025

Ajira Mpya Six Rivers Africa (SRA) Tanzania May 2025

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Head of Field Operations
Job type: Full-time
Reports to: CEO
Location: Southern Tanzania 
 
OVERVIEW
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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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The deadline for applications is May 30th, 2025.