Project Manager – GEA-CAM Restore Africa Project

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Self Help Africa is a leading international development charity with an expertise in small-scale farming and growing family-farm businesses. We are motivated by injustice, by our expertise in small-scale agriculture and family-farm business, and the opportunity we have to help small farmers change the lives of their families.

JOB SUMMARY

Preferred Experience:Education: BSc or MSc in Forestry, Agroforestry, Rangeland Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural science, or related discipline.Experience: Minimum of five years of technical and managerial experience in carbon credit projects interventions, and specialized knowledge in areas like rangeland ecology, forestry science, or Farmer Managed Natural regeneration (FMNR) is beneficial. Knowledge of Standards and Regulations: Familiarity with major voluntary and compliance carbon standards, such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard, and the GHG Protocol. This will ensure project compliance and the quality of generated creditsData Analysis and Management: Strong analytical skills for interpreting project data, forecasting numbers, managing large datasets, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all project data for reporting and auditsLeadership and Team Management: Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, provide technical direction, and ensure all team members understand and adhere to carbon requirements and procedures.Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to effectively manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, partners, government agencies, investors, and auditorsProblem-Solving and Adaptability: Strong conceptual problem-solving skills and the flexibility to adapt to changing project scopes, timelines, and dynamic regulatory environments. Integrity and Transparency: A commitment to the environmental integrity of the project and SHA, ensuring all processes, reports and claims are credible, transparent, and can withstand independent scrutiny.Project Development Lifecycle Knowledge: Expertise in all stages of project development, from identification and feasibility studies to design, validation, implementation, monitoring, and verification. Practical experience of developing community natural resources plans and maps is a plus.Good understating of gender roles in forestry and pastoralist societies and practical experience of integrating gender equality into forestry, agroforestry and rangeland management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project ManagementThe Project manager is responsible for the overall delivery of the project on behalf of Self Help Africa and World Vision.Lead and manage all aspects of the project cycle: planning, implementation, quality, reporting, accountability, monitoring and evaluation.Develop annual, quarterly and monthly plans and budgets for the project and monitor allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery,Train staff to measure tree growth, tree densities, tree cover, soil and tree carbon, and conduct GNSS ground truth surveys using protocols developed by GEA and WVK.Ensure all donor reporting requirements are adhered to including financial reporting in collaboration with the line manager and Head of Finance.Lead co-ordination and communication across the various stakeholders including WVK, government agencies and GEA to ensure coherent and consistent delivery of the project objectives,Co-ordinate and provide technical input for the implementation of the project including in the preparation of strategies, training materials, guides and manuals in liaison with the LINE MANAGER and partners, and ensure effective integration of core technical areas of Gender and Enterprise Development,Represent SHA at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field in close coordination with the line manager and ensure that the project collaborates and networks with stakeholders as appropriate,Work with the Partners’ communications team to develop a project communication and visibility plan and facilitate its implementation,Ensure effective coordination and collaboration mechanisms are in place between SHA and WVKProvide technical leadership on tree-based value chainsProvide technical leadership on tree planting, landscape restoration, agroforestry, carbon credits, and FMNR.Operational and Financial ManagementManage and periodically review the project’s budget in close collaboration with the line manager and Head of Finance,Ensure compliance by SHA, WVK and GEA with contract requirements in planning, financial management, procurement, branding, monitoring and reporting, and facilitate further training where necessary.Act as the focal point with SHA country office and HQ to ensure all programming, financial and administrative matters related to the project comply with donor and SHA policies and procedures, and are transparently, expediently, and effectively managed in line with established processes, rules and regulations,Monitor external context and carry out adjustments to project plans, where necessary,In liaison with the line manager ensure all SHA safety and security guidelines are followed and that all safety or security incidents (fires, accidents, theft, etc.) are recorded and reported,Ensure efficient use and management of project resources including transportMonitoring, Reporting and Results CommunicationIn conjunction with the M&E officer, facilitate monitoring and documentation of learning by ensuring that effective mechanisms are in place to monitor activities and outputs and assessments for project quality and impact and ensure project implementation is on time, target and budget,Ensure monitoring plan is in place and undertake project monitoring visits from time to timeCompile periodic project reports as required by the donor and SHAPerformance ManagementSet clear direction and expectations for the project and enable project stakeholders to interpret competing priorities (Annual project key performance indicators)Work closely with project partners to manage performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on the project, team morale and performance,In liaison with LINE MANAGER promote a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusionRepresentationIn coordination with the line manager represent SHA at national, regional and international levels, to donors, local and national government authorities, other NGOs, and any other parties under this project,In coordination with the line manager, lead on local, national and regional policy engagements,Ensure that relationships and formal agreements with government and partners are maintained and updated as appropriateEnsure proper project documentation and sharing with partnersAny other task assigned by the line manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Stakeholder communication, Collaboration, Communication, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree