Description

Job Title: Project Manager

FUNCTION:

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the BAGAR project, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate activities among stakeholders, including local governments, community-based organizations (CBOs), and private sector partners, to create a robust support base for ecosystem-based adaptation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements of the Global EbA Fund and other stakeholders.

• Facilitate participatory planning processes that actively engage women, marginalized groups, and local communities in developing agroforestry-based adaptation plans for the Bagmati river floodplains.
• Organize and conduct training workshops and capacity-building sessions for community members, municipal officials, and stakeholders on ecosystem-based adaptation and agroforestry practices.
• Collect and analyze data through Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (VRA) to inform project planning and decision-making, ensuring the project reflects the interests and perspectives of the involved communities.

• Establish and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track project progress and impact, capturing lessons learned for future scaling.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, detailing project outcomes against established indicators and objectives.
• Collaborate with the team to assess and document best practices, ensuring effective dissemination of knowledge within and beyond the target municipalities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local government officials, community leaders, and private sector partners, to advocate for the integration of ecosystem-based adaptation strategies in local governance and planning processes.
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among diverse stakeholders to enhance the sustainability of project outcomes, ensuring that local communities can access resources and opportunities for long-term resilience.

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in Nature based solutions, Ecosystem based adaptation, watershed management, agroforestry, community development, or related fields.
• Proven experience working with marginalized communities and a strong understanding of gender and social inclusion issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders, particularly women and vulnerable groups.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including monitoring and evaluation techniques

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity.
• Willingness to work flexibly outside normal working hours.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.
• Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation.
• Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues, potential donors, and the general public.
• Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision.
• Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity.