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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
ECODIT LLC is an international development firm dedicated to working with governments, businesses, and local communities to implement and disseminate best practices in water, energy, environment, and democracy and governance. ECODIT has implemented flagship water and environmental management projects around the world. More information is available at www.ecodit.com.
Description of Position
The Project Manager will provide leadership on natural resource management (NRM) activities, including biodiversity conservation, climate change, sustainable forestry, REDD+, ecosystem services, etc. S/he will manage and provide technical input for proposal development efforts; provide home office management support to the implementation of projects (long-term) and assignments (short-term); and cultivate strategic relationships with clients, partners, and international experts.
Responsibilities:
- Track and conduct research concerning new business opportunities in NRM, including reaching out to partners and exploring opportunities for collaboration;
- Draft technical inputs and approaches for proposals with an NRM focus;
- Support the work planning, execution of, and reporting for NRM projects and assignments, including sourcing short-term consultants, drafting scopes of work, and coordinating with ECODIT contracts and administrative personnel as necessary;
- Monitor, oversee, and provide quality control of NRM projects and assignments via regular check-ins with field-based project managers and team leaders, reviewing and commenting on project deliverables, and conducting occasional two- to three-week field visits;
- Participate as a technical team member of short-term assignments, including assessments, evaluations, and other technical assistance;
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with other NRM firms and NGOs, track trends in the NRM and biodiversity conservation field, and keep current on USAID practices
and thinking; and
- Assist with other ECODIT projects and efforts as needed.
Qualifications:
- At least 7 years of international experience in NRM (e.g., biodiversity conservation, climate change, sustainable forestry, sustainable agricultural intensification, ecosystem services)
- At least 5 years of experience working on USAID-funded NRM projects and assignments
- Strong knowledge of USAID procedures and policies (e.g., Evaluation, Climate Change, FORWARD, etc.)
- Solid network of contacts with USAID NRM offices and NRM consultants and partners
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and entrepreneurially in a flexible small-business environment
- Fluency in at least one relevant language other than English is a plus
- Overseas experience in developing countries is highly desirable
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in environmental management, forestry, environmental science or policy, biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, international development, or another related field.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional and career development within a reputable small business
poised for growth. Compensation is commensurate with background and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV under the “Jobs” tab at www.ecodit.com. Only select candidates will be contacted; no phone calls please.
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