GEF Earth Ranger Project Manager at Conservation International

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce work plans for each project site and manage the implementation of all project activities including coordinating the implementation of project activities that will be implemented by executing partners.
• Facilitate the day-to-day operating of the project according to approved work plans and recommendations of AI2, Project Lead, and National PSCs.
• Support the Grants/ Finance officer to ensure financial compliance per the GEF and CI-GEF policies and guidelines.
• Lead the preparation and execution of annual work plans and budgets, quarterly technical and financial reports, procurement plans, and other relevant documents for project management.
• Monitor materialization and reporting of co-financing.
• Lead the organization of National Project Steering Committee meetings and provide regular updates on project progress to AI2, PSC, Project Management Unit (PMU), and CIGEF.
• Ensure effective coordination between all project executing partners including ensuring the EarthRanger project coordinates and shares knowledge with relevant stakeholders for effective management of protected areas.
• Identify potential risks to project activities and put in place mitigation measures
• Ensure that project technical outputs and outcomes are achieved.
• Support AI2 and Project Lead to identify capacity development needs of executing partners and arrange for necessary training.
• Monitor and evaluate all project activities.
• Support the Safeguards Compliance officer as needed and ensure that environmental and social safeguards are set up, implemented, monitored, and adhered to. Review all Safeguards reporting.
• Ensure regular and effective communication between the PMU, Country counterpart staff, protected area authorities, PSC, AI2, GEF, and CI.
• Produce communications material and updates for CI and AI2.
• Review deliverables of grantees, consultants, and/or contractors.
• Review the deliverables of partner institutions and grantees, and consultants, including financial reports.
• Responsible for managing some public or private funds, monitoring results, and recommending follow-up action. Reviews for understanding and compliance with donor agreements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Willingness to work flexibly from the CI Nairobi office and/or from home.
• Periodic travel to the project site and other office locations.
• Comfortable working out of doors for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to work outside the normal work schedule to meet project deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant combination of education and experience, and 4 to 6 years of related work experience in project management, including planning and budgeting
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to detect problems and identify solutions.
• Team player and able to work effectively with diverse workgroups in a multicultural environment.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, set priorities, and deliver quality results.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and under general supervision.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Prior GEF or equivalent project management experience with references.

Preferred

• Understanding the economic and environmental issues facing developing countries and the local communities strongly preferred.
• Proficient in French and/or Portuguese.