Project Manager

This role is for a Project Manager responsible for overseeing the implementation of assigned conservation and development projects, ensuring compliance with internal standards and donor agreements, and serving as a key information source for all stakeholders. The Project Manager plays a critical role in managing compliance related to social and environmental safeguards within project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Gather, develop, and share project information, action plans, and deliverables with internal and external project stakeholders. Support project bids as assigned.
• Ensure partner/stakeholder standards and interests are represented and incorporated into project deliverables. Review for compliance with partner/donor agreements.
• Function as a key project information source and advisor. Ensure effective communication and information sharing between all partners and stakeholders.
• Oversee the overall implementation of assigned projects.
• Monitor project progress and provide technical advice on the project’s management.
• Identify trends and corrective actions to resolve problems and ensure future project efficiencies.
• Help identify tools, resources, and training that will facilitate project success.
• Manage the preparation of reporting summaries and project narratives.
• Support organization of agenda (preparation, scheduling, notes, ppt, etc.) and document archives.
• Support and track the project’s tools (Monday, Conservation Grants, etc.).
• Support field visit/ conferences/ events organization.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Extended work hours may be required, including non-traditional work hours as needed in a global organization.
• Some international travel up to 30% time may be required.
• Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, such as international development or social sciences, plus 4 to 6 years of experience working with project and program design, monitoring, and compliance of public or private donor-funded projects in the area of environment, conservation, and/or development, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience in designing, applying, and monitoring environment and social safeguards (with emphasis on social safeguards, including stakeholder engagement, gender mainstreaming, grievance mechanisms, labor & working conditions, community health & safety, etc.).
• Strong understanding of project-driven social and environmental risks and impacts, particularly the inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized peoples, gender equality, Indigenous Peoples, benefit-sharing, conflict, and grievance redress.
• Relevant experience with gender-responsive programming, including the design and implementation of practical gender action plans.
• Strong capacity to communicate with government agencies, local communities, civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent cross-cultural and people skills, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at both a programming and institutional level.