The Assistant Site Manager works in collaboration with the Country Coordinator to assist in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of site activities. He/she coordinates the logistics of field-based activities to ensure that they are aligned with site work plans.

Education: Degree Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Environmental Science or other relevant qualifications.

 Experience:  At least three years of experience in project management, experience working with local communities. Competences in administration and organizational skills would be an asset.

Principal Functions

Assist in ensuring the effective planning, logistics and monitoring of the implementation of site-based activities according to the approved work plan and budget.

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities in the Rupununi region.
• Assist in the daily operations management of operations on site, ensuring that the project is brought to a successful completion and meets the required time, budgetary and quality constraints.
• In collaboration with the Country Coordinator, ensuring the maintenance all records and datasets of site level activities in collaboration with SWM Georgetown Office.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of accurate records of: a comprehensive monitoring/accountability procedures to ensure activities, equipment use (vehicle, fuel, equipment, etc) and other resources are done/used effectively and transparently.
• Manage equipment and infrastructure through ensuring adequate controls, monitoring and accountability measures.

Salaries and Benefits are based on the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme’s existing salary scheme, and benefits are in accordance with the laws of Guyana and the policies of the program. These are all provided for in the Contract of employment.