Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Hold primary responsibility for project performance and budget management. Lead planning, oversight and coordination of all project activities and personnel, operational and technical. Ensure all project deliverables exceed expectations and are managed within budget. Manage client relations and serves as primary liaison and IDG Representative with the client and stakeholders regarding overall policy, resource mobilization and allocation, joint initiatives and coordination of project management and planning. Ensure internal integration of project activities through 1) the annual work plan and budgeting process; 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team; 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system. Provide leadership and oversight for areas such as Finance, Operations, Reporting, Public Affairs, Fund Management and Human Resources; liaise with Regional Office and business partners per policy and practice. Responsible to ensure all staff receives adequate security and operational support and that Standard Operating Procedures are implemented. Manage all aspects of staffing and creating/maintaining a clear organizational structure with specific roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines. Ensure management systems are operational to track expenditures (including labor) and monitor same against the project work plan and budget, according to both company policy and client standards/regulations. Responsible for developing and implementing practices to ensure a high level of staff morale and retention

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of experience, Master’s degree and 12 years of experience, PhD and 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience as a COP or Deputy COP for USAID projects is strongly preferred. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience and expertise in the implementation of complex projects relating to biodiversity/environmental conservation, protected areas/forest management, countering wildlife trafficking, sustainable management, climate change, or similar fields. Ten (10) years of progressive senior management experience on programs of similar sized international donor programs with strong skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, procurement and budgeting similar size and scope. Demonstrated experience managing technically, operationally, and geographically diverse teams. Five (5) years’ substantive experience working with counterparts at various levels of government, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements