Conservation Tech Specialist

BACKGROUND:

African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 22 national parks and protected areas in 12 countries covering over 20 million hectares in: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Ethiopia.

In August 2022, African Parks signed a 10-year management agreement with South Sudan’s Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism to restore and develop Boma and Badingilo National Parks and the migration landscape in South Sudan. This is a vast landscape of over 11,000,000ha that contains one of the largest antelope migrations remaining on the planet. It is also home to a large number of rural communities in a country that is developing. Conservation is both an opportunity and a challenge here.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the direct supervision of the field operations managers / park managers, the Conservation Technology Specialist will be responsible for all communication systems, networks and IT support for the two parks and head office in Juba. This role will include but is not limited to tasks such as maintaining the internet backbone system and network, VHF radio system, solar installations and IP camera systems. IT support will include maintaining and troubleshooting LAN, WiFi, printers, routers and local server infrastructure in addition to end user device support. Basic user account management and training on the technology SOP and policies for staff inductions and refresher/ awareness is also included in the portfolio. The Park Technology Officer will work closely with other colleagues that are working on technology.

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that IT and communication equipment is fully operational all the time. This includes backbone network monitoring, Wi-Fi access points and more. Internet connection monitoring to ensure the best possible user experience where work applications are prioritized. This includes site routers, WIFI access points, and wired network points.
• End user device and equipment setup, maintenance and management.
• Printer, LAN, router, switch and local server troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Radio network monitoring including repeaters, radio programming, and software management.
• LoRa network monitoring, including gateways, connected devices, servers, and the coordination and management of tracking devices.
• Maintain and monitor solar power systems.
• Install, maintain and monitor security camera systems.
• Manage Field GPS and Emergency satellite communication systems
• Management of data collection devices (rugged phones, trackers, camera traps), etc
• Earth Ranger monitoring and sensor integration.
• ArcGIS management and integration (Including data collection applications such as Survey 123, and Quick capture).
• Anti-virus and Windows update management
• Server support and data backup assurance
• General IT related tasks such as user administration, backups, etc.
• Biannual audits on Laptops and Desktops
• Create new AD users

Procedures, Training, and Capacity Building

• Follow provided training manuals
• Follow SOPs
• Regular reporting of key metric

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, GIS or Conservation, or other relevant fields
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in network troubleshooting, management and technological support to conservation.
• Experience of managing networks and PTP links
• Knowledge of digital radio systems (preferably Motorola)
• Experience in GIS
• A high level of attention to detail, structured, positive and accountable worth ethic is a must.
• Fluency in English (read and written)
• Good report-writing skills
• Proven ability at working both individually and in a team
• Willingness to live and work in a remote area with basic living conditions
• Willing to travel extensively (Juba, Badingilo, Bor, Otallo/Pochalla, Pibor, Boma)
• Have a hands-on problem-solving mentality
• Strong personal integrity and dependability
• Be someone who is physically fit. Be someone who is not afraid of heights, as the job entails someone who is capable and willing to climb radio towers to repair and replace components.
• Be someone who is not afraid of wildlife and be willing to live and camp remotely in the wild with no access to running water or bathroom facilities.

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to ssrecruitment@africanparks.org or hand delivery to African Parks office Thonping, Synergy Suites – Plot No 849, Block No 3-K South by Thursday, 12th March 2026. Please mention the position name in the subject line of the email.

In case you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, this means that your application was not successful. We thank you for your interest in working for African Parks.