Serengeti General Management Plan

F. Park Operations Programme
for the staff children, which ideally will be located at Fort Ikoma. In addition, the promotion of
adult education for park staff will be emphasised during the implementation of the GMP, and
options will be investigated for introducing a staff adult education programme.
Target 2.2: Performance and professionalism of SENAPA staff improved
SENAPA management recognises that offering incentives to improve staff effectiveness is
only one side of the equation. To complement this, there is a need for an established and
enforceable system that clearly sets out the required standards and regulations that must be
adhered to by staff and their dependents living within SENAPA.
Currently, the SENAPA staff lack a clear and enforced Code of Conduct to guide rangers in
carrying out their activities. Considering that rangers are paramilitary personnel, clear guidelines
are critical for ensuring that the basic principles on the use of force and firearms are followed.
In addition, the conduct of rangers is important for creating a good example to visitors;
firstly, to demonstrate the appropriate behaviour expected within a national park and secondly,
as ambassadors for Tanzania tourism in general.
However, the need for guidance and enforcement of professionalism and standards is not
restricted to rangers, but applies to all staff and to those dependents living within SENAPA
itself. At present SENAPA lacks regulations setting out the obligations of staff, as well as the
obligations of SENAPA management to its staff.
This target will be addressed by the following two management actions, as described below.
Action 2.2.1: Disseminate TANAPA Code of Conduct for rangers and ensure compliance
TANAPA Headquarters will take the responsibility for updating and issuing the latest version
of the rangers’ Code of Conduct. However, the subsequent day-to-day enforcement of this
professional code of conduct for rangers will be the responsibility of SENAPA management.
Action 2.2.2: Design and disseminate staff regulations
The issuing of staff regulations will need to be standardised across all national parks, and
therefore must also be the responsibility of TANAPA Headquarters. SENAPA management
will provide input into the design of these regulations and, once approved, will disseminate to
all staff and enforce.
Target 2.3: SENAPA staff establishment strengthened to meet GMP
implementation needs
It is the responsibility of the Park Operations Programme to ensure that staffing levels, as per
the scheme of service, are established and gaps are filled to effectively implement this GMP.
The provisional assessment of these staffing needs will be presented to the TANAPA Headquarters
to decide what can be provided for.
Action 2.3.1: SENAPA Community Outreach Department strengthened
The SENAPA Community Outreach Programme for this GMP intends to scale up many of its
activities to all the districts surrounding SENAPA, which in turn will require greater man-
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