Junior Trainer Ranger

Junior Trainer Ranger Jobs in Lusaka – Africa Personnel Services

Africa Personnel Services is seeking a dedicated Junior Trainer Ranger to join our team in Lusaka, Zambia. This contract position plays a vital role within LEAD Current Operations, focusing on the professional training, coaching, and mentoring of wildlife rangers, their instructors, and team leaders. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of senior trainers to ensure effective and efficient delivery of ranger training programs.

Role Overview for Junior Trainer Ranger Jobs in Lusaka

Reporting directly to a Senior Trainer, the Junior Trainer Ranger will assist in the development and delivery of training curricula while supporting operational activities on the ground. This position requires a proactive approach to managing training materials, coordinating with support staff, and maintaining a safe and disciplined learning environment for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Personnel Support: Assist guest instructors by providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, and enforcing safeguarding protocols (SHEA).
• Training Development: Collaborate in creating training products, curricula, and materials under supervision.
• Information Management: Deliver timely reports and updates to instructors, students, LEAD management, and partner organizations. Attend meetings and ensure proper documentation of training events.
• Operations Support: Participate in fact-finding, training preparation and delivery, assessments, coaching, mentoring, evaluations, and incident management. Ensure a safe learning environment and coordinate with support staff such as chefs, nurses, and drivers.
• Logistics: Monitor and maintain training materials and equipment, requesting replacements proactively to support uninterrupted training delivery.
• Safety & Medical: Assist with risk management and prepare CASEVAC plans for training interventions when required.
• Communication & IT: Manage personal computer systems and communication equipment, requesting upgrades or replacements as needed.
• Financial Management: Handle financial matters related to individual expenses and training activities, ensuring timely reporting.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL): Support data collection and reporting efforts to enhance program effectiveness.
• Learning & Instructional Leadership: Provide advice and assistance in curriculum development and instructor training.
• Additional Duties: Liaise with partners and subject matter experts, and represent LEAD at relevant events under guidance.

Candidate Profile and Capabilities

The ideal candidate for junior trainer ranger jobs in Lusaka will demonstrate the following qualities and skills:

• Adaptable instructional style tailored to diverse audiences.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Dependability, punctuality, and strong team orientation.
• High integrity and willingness to learn both as a trainer and a student.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure and operate in remote field environments.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable attributes include a good sense of humor, proactivity, and problem-solving capabilities.

Contract Details and Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to hr@aps.co.zm. Please ensure your application highlights your relevant experience and suitability for this important role.