Law Enforcement Training Officer- OWR (DRC)
Wildlife Conservation Society
- RD Congo
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- To develop and implement a law enforcement staff training and mentoring plan that will result in building and developing the skills and competence of all OWR LE staff, particularly the Head of Law Enforcement, section and platoon leaders, through training and mentorship
- To implement and deliver a Systems Approach to Training (SAT)
- To develop and implement LE SOPs alongside the LE Adviser and to train all Rangers in their use and implementation.
- To assist with the identification, recruitment and management of external consultants, as required, in the development and implementation of an effective law enforcement training programme
- To ensure correct conduct of routine operations, including mentoring in the delivery of patrol orders, inspections, and debriefs through thorough training and preparation
- Coordinate and supervise the selection and training of new eco guards
- To assist the LE Adv in developing and training the Rangers Commanders in operational planning and conduct of operations
- To coordinate and deliver specialised courses for selected eco guards
- With the LE Adv to ensure all OWR LE staff are equipped with the appropriate equipment and clothing to perform their job properly through the identification and procurement of all appropriate systems and equipment
- To act as the deputy LE Adviser in all matters of LE
- To maintain daily close coordination with the OWR Director, OWR Assistant Director, Head of Law Enforcement, and the Training consultant.
- To help develop and implement strategic and effective communications
- To support coordination and communication with the OWR stakeholders with regard to all LE training matters
- To support planning and coordination with other key state agencies, as directed by the OWR Director.
- To maintain productive internal communications with senior OWR staff, partners and stakeholders
- With the LE Adviser to develop annual, trimestral and monthly training plans, work plans and budgets, regular donor progress reports, and technical reports. S/He will also contribute relevant information on LE needs to fundraising proposals.
- To support the achievement of quarterly and annual field operations and training targets, whilst still responding and adapting to changing situations on the ground
- To assist in all data relevant to the OWR Results Framework are collected and submitted to the OWR M&E Officer in a timely and accurate way
- To identify, monitor and report on risks, according to the risk management plan, including coordination of risk response actions
- To undertake internal staff and program evaluations as required
- To operate in accordance with the laws of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the statutes of ICCN, the Reserve internal regulations, and the policies and procedures of WCS
- To be available to perform all reasonable tasks assigned as part of the service by the OWR Director and Assistant Director
- To assist greater reserve management, including participation in weekly management meetings, liaison with the operations manager for logistical support
- A minimum of 10 years of military experience in the Infantry/Marine and a minimum of 1 tour as an Instructor at an Infantry skills school having held the rank of Senior Non-Commissioned Officer or Captain.
- Jungle and Riverine experience
- Be medically trained
- Hold a full driving licence
- Experience in Africa and conservation Law Enforcement (nice to have)
- Experience with Communications and Operation rooms operating systems
- Computer literate and able to produce reports, training plans, equipment requirements and budget forecasts.
- A commitment to working collegially with all staff, and professionally and diplomatically with all partner organisations – government and non-government in a culturally diverse environment.
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining partnerships and individual relationships in a complex political environment
- The willingness to gain an understanding of the institutional and legal framework of conservation in DRC, as well as of relevant policy challenges.
- Proven experience in remote areas of the world, the ability and skills to make the most of any given situation
- A strong working proficiency in French and English and/or KiSwahili
- Previous experience within Africa, and ability to work with and sensitivity to a diverse group of people including those of different cultures, nationalities and backgrounds
- And, in the face of sometimes profound challenges, the LE Trainer will have flexibility, optimism, good humour, passion for excellence, motivation and ambition. In such circumstances, s/he will be able to maintain high morale among his/her colleagues, contractors and staff.
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