We are looking to recruit an experienced business professional with
some exposure to international development to manage the Green Impact
Fund low-carbon investment programme in Africa. This role will suit a
professional project manager with experience in engineering, financial
or commercial disciplines, and who also has international development
and/or business experience. Salary is very competitive and
commensurate with applicant?s profile.? This is an excellent career
development opportunity.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Green Impact Fund Project
Manager will have responsibility for Vita?s project development and
related carbon accreditation, focused initially on Ethiopia and
Eritrea with a third country likely within three years.? The role
involves the full cycle of project management including funding,
disbursement and financial reporting, project delivery, monitoring and
evaluation, reporting and learning. THE POSITION IS FULLTIME DUBLIN
-BASED WITH HYBRID WORKING OPTIONS AVAILABLE.
* To agree annual targets, milestones and budgets with the Director
of the Vita Green Impact Fund?
* To plan, coordinate and manage all in-country project
implementation within budget
* To ensure compliance with all in-country project agreements, as
well as carbon accreditation procedures
* To coordinate with the Green Impact Fund in engagement with carbon
accreditation agencies and intermediary agents
* To report quarterly to the Green Impact Fund on project
performance, financial results, and carbon accreditation
* To produce annual reports for GIF detailing financial,
environmental, and social results
* To visit the programme countries to support the set-up,
implementation, supervision, and control of all aspects of project
development
EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES?
IDEALLY YOU WILL BE PASSIONATE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE WITH MORE THAN A
PASSING INTEREST IN DEVELOPMENT. DETAIL-ORIENTED, CREATIVE AND A SELF
-STARTER, THIS ROLE OFFERS AUTONOMY, A CHANCE TO WORK IN A NEW AND
FASCINATING DISCIPLINE AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL.
* Considerable project management experience and acumen
* Understanding of supply chain management, logistics, payment
systems
* Knowledge of voluntary carbon accreditation (preferable but not a
barrier)
* Solid financial and commercial report-writing and literacy
* Experience working in developing country an advantage but not
essential
* Proven teamwork and leadership skills as well as excellent
communications skills
* Ability to successfully manage multiple partners & partnerships
across a range of disciplines
Learn more about the role here:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
