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    Global Environment Facility Project Manager at - Nairobi, Kenya - Nature Conservancy

    Nature Conservancy
    Nature Conservancy Nairobi, Kenya

    27 minutes ago

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    We work with local communities, governments and organizations to conserve Africa's important places. Africa is special. Its wild lands and waters are home to incredible numbers and diversity of species living close to people.


    WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

    The Project Manager will oversee the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded Enduring Earth Project which aims to accelerate sustainable finance solutions to achieve durable conservation.

    The GEF Enduring Earth Project will catalyze Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiatives in Gabon and Namibia, and help to design a multi-country, durable finance mechanism in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama) to advance the achievement of goals set under the Global Biodiversity Framework and other development objectives.

    Implementation of the project will be done with TNC as the lead executing agency working through the Enduring Earth partnership with three different partners managing national-level implementation in each geography.

    The Project Manager will take the lead in project management of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded Enduring Earth Project award.


    The Project Manager is responsible for overall award management and successful implementation including: program management, performance monitoring, and technical implementation and oversight – ensuring the project achieves intended results and that activities are delivered on time and in budget.

    They will have a deep understanding of GEF program requirements, from hands-on financial and agreement management and work plan development to performance monitoring and knowledge management.


    The GEF Project Manager will be a member of the PFP team within TNC's Global Protect Oceans, Lands, and Waters business unit.

    They will report into the Program Manager, PFP and have one direct report supporting Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for the GEF project.


    WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

    Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of Global Protect Oceans, Lands, and Waters program we are directly contributing to meeting TNC's ambitious 2030 Goals to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends.

    This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world's leading conservation organization

    The Project Manager will serve as a key TNC informational contact for the GEF Enduring Earth Project and will be the principal institutional liaison to WWF (as the GEF-accredited agency) regarding the project, maintaining regular communication with their representatives.

    They lead the project working team and act as a key point of contact for external and internal project stakeholders, implementing partners, and public ministries.

    They will ensure that the TNC-led project team coordinates activities with other Enduring Earth efforts that have complementarity with the project as well as the wider Enduring Earth initiative.

    The Project Manager will develop strong working relationships with public and private project partners in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to advance the goals and results of the project.

    This will be a key role leading the establishment of our team's GEF grant management systems and functioning as a technical expert in this area.

    Responsibilities of the Project Manager include but are not limited to: development, oversight and monitoring of project work plans and budget execution; report writing, supporting project field visits and evaluations; capacity building of the broader GEF project team and project execution partners; collaboration with project Steering Committees; adherence to WWF, GEF and TNC policies and standards; promoting knowledge management and sharing and validation of theory of change and results framework for use in adaptive management.


    WHAT YOU'LL BRING
    Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination.

    2 years' experience as a project manager for a GEF award or in a senior GEF project management unit role.

    Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.

    Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations for strategy and action.

    Experience writing and editing informational material and donor reports.

    Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government or legislative staff, community or business leaders, program leadership and/or similar audiences.

    Experience with time management.
    Proficiency in English.

    BONUS Experience and Skills

    Experience managing complex conservation or development programs and multidisciplinary teams in developing countries, such as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party.

    Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
    Demonstrated experience managing consortia of partners across institutions (e.g., academia, NGOs, private and government) and varying sectors.

    Ability to write and speak in a language other than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, or French, highly desirable.

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