Location: Libya, Benghazi

Job description:

The Operations Director for the amusement park and zoo oversees the institution’s daily operations, coordinates staff across departments, safeguards animal welfare, supervises facility upkeep, and supports the achievement of organizational business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Direct and monitor the everyday operational work of the amusement park and zoo division.
• Coordinate teams responsible for animal care, veterinary services, maintenance, security, and visitor support.
• Ensure standards related to animal welfare, housing, and protection are properly applied.
• Plan and oversee the budget for operational activities.
• Track expenses and recommend actions that improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to strategies focused on the park’s and zoo’s growth and enhancement.
• Oversee the maintenance of buildings, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Arrange the implementation of workplace safety, environmental protection, and visitor safety measures.
• Control operational risks while protecting the health and safety of both employees and visitors.
• Oversee human resources matters within operational departments.
• Work with public authorities, inspection bodies, institutions, and organizations to strengthen operations.
• Coordinate the delivery of educational programs, events, and visitor activities.
• Ensure business policies, development strategy, and defined objectives are carried out.
• Make sure strategic plans and annual plans are implemented.
• Maintain the highest standards of animal welfare and veterinary care, including supervision of reporting procedures that encourage staff participation in continuously improving animal conditions.
• Ensure zoo animal incident protocols are followed.
• Work together with the Global Safety and Risk Manager and other key personnel to develop and implement additional emergency procedures for the zoo.
• Prepare reports for the Director General or other management representatives when required.
• Encourage cooperation across all sectors and departments of the park.
• Carry out analyses of zoo and park operations while considering the broader zoo environment, nature conservation, sustainability, and visitor appeal.
• Continuously introduce actions and measures that improve zoo and park performance in line with best practices for a modern and sustainable zoo.

Skills:

• Broad knowledge and proven experience in contemporary amusement park and zoo management, collection planning, and enclosure design.
• Strong leadership ability, including the capacity to guide and motivate a highly effective team toward organizational targets.
• In-depth understanding of animal population management.
• Strong and detailed knowledge of ethics in zoos.
• Practical and theoretical background in species conservation.
• Well-developed mentoring and teaching abilities that support team and individual growth.
• Leadership traits that strengthen collaboration within departments and across teams.
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure while managing a complex workload.
• High personal resilience and experience in handling conflict situations.

We offer:

• Accommodation.
• Meals.
• Internet access.
• All transfers are arranged, including transport to and from the airport.
• A return plane ticket.
• Health care in accordance with the laws of Libya.

Required documents:

• CV in English.
• Diploma or certificate of completed education.