Project Manager at Conservation International

4 Years
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Company Details
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: Conservation International is an American nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its goal is to protect nature as a source of food, fresh water, livelihoods and a stable climate
Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Gather, develop, and share project information, action plans, and deliverables with internal and external project stakeholders. Support project bids as assigned.โ€ฏ
  • Ensure partner/stakeholder standards and interests are represented and incorporated into project deliverables. Review for compliance with partner/donor agreements.  
  • Function as a key project information source and advisor. Ensure effective communication and information sharing between all partners and stakeholders.   
  • Oversee the overall implementation of assigned projects.  
  • Monitor project progress and provide technical advice on the project’s management.    
  • Identify trends and corrective actions to resolve problems and ensure future project efficiencies.  
  • Help identify tools, resources, and training that will facilitate project success.  
  • Manage the preparation of reporting summaries and project narratives.  
  • Support organization of agenda (preparation, scheduling, notes, ppt…) and document archives. 
  • Support and track the project’s tools (Monday, Conservation Grants…).  
  • Support field visit/ conferences/ events organization.  
  • Perform related duties as assigned.  

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Extended work hours may be required, including non-traditional work hours as needed in a global organization.   
  • Some international travel up to 30% time may be required.    
  • Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, such as international development or social sciences, plus 4 to 6 years of experience working with project and program design, monitoring, and compliance of public or private donor-funded projects in the area of environment, conservation, and/or development, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.   
  • Knowledge and experience in designing, applying, and monitoring environment and social safeguards (with emphasis on social safeguards, including stakeholder engagement, gender mainstreaming, grievance mechanisms, labor & working conditions, community health & safety, etc.).  
  • Strong understanding of project-driven social and environmental risks and impacts, particularly the inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized peoples, gender equality, Indigenous Peoples, benefit-sharing, conflict, and grievance redress).  
  • Relevant experience with gender-responsive programming, including the design and implementation of practical gender action plans.   
  • Strong capacity to communicate with government agencies, local communities, civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples, and other stakeholders.  
  • Excellent cross-cultural and people skills, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at both a programming and institutional level.   
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Skills

project management 
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