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Global Environment Facility Project Manager-Remote

Posted: February 26, 2024
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.
What We Bring Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ. SALARY INFORMATION This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $75,000-$119,250 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience. APPLY NOW To apply for job ID 54639, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .