African Parks (AP)
African Parks (AP) is a non-profit organisation that takes on direct responsibility for rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas, in partnership with governments and local communities. By adopting a business approach to conservation, supported by donor funding, African Parks aims to make each park sustainable in the long-term, thereby contributing to economic development and poverty alleviation. Currently African Parks in Malawi manages Majete Wildlife Reserve, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserves and Liwonde National Park.
African Parks – Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve invites suitably qualified, experienced and passionate Malawians to fill the following vacant position.
Position: INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
Reporting to: Park Analyst/Head of Law Enforcement
Location: Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Gathering information and uncover criminal activities in line with park Information Requirements (IRs) and Intelligence Collection Plan (ICP)
- Handling informants and sensitive information
- Compiling simple Human Terrain Analysis in the work area
- Tasking the sources based on IRs.
- Create maps using intelligence information systems and GIS software
- Assist in the planning and implementation of NWR LE Strategy Interact with key law enforcement stakeholders.
- Carry out all tasks within the law and in accordance with the Unit’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Security Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
- Ability to work well with a culturally diverse team and exhibit high diplomacy and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to live and work full-time in a rural setting.
- Preparing intelligence reports
Carry out any other duties as requested by the Head of the Unit within the framework of the role.
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
- Must have an investigation certificate
- Experience in law enforcement and conservation is a must.
- Proficiency in Chichewa and English
- Must be computer literate
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work calmly and quickly under pressure.
- Exceptional organizational and planning skills
- Exceptional time management skills
- Flexible and adaptable to dynamic situations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Self-starter and ready to work in rural areas
- Ability to learn quickly
Method Of Application
Applicants should send their Current Curriculum Vitae with names of two traceable referees and a motivation letter to The Human Resources Manager, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, Box 47, Nkhotakota or Email: recruitMalawi@africanparks.org not later than 28th March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through mobile phone.
African Parks is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates who are qualified are encouraged to apply.