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Program Manager, Northern Amazon

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sustainability
  • Madrid

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, forestry, economics, or related disciplines.
  • 4 to 6 years of experience in designing and managing conservation and development initiatives, with experience in project management.
  • Up to 2 years of experience supervising and motivating multicultural teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in both Spanish and English.
  • Ability to identify problems and propose effective solutions, combined with good analytical skills and interaction with various institutions.
  • Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups in a multicultural environment.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and deliver quality results.
  • Knowledge of sustainable development, conservation, climate change, gender, equity, human rights, and Indigenous Peoples issues.
  • Good proficiency in office and computer tools.
  • Availability to travel within Bolivia and outside of Bolivia, both in urban and rural areas.
  • Ability to inspire and guide a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and motivating environment.
  • Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies that align with program objectives and CI Bolivia.
  • Strong focus on achieving results and continuous evaluation of project impact.
  • Ability to propose and apply creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges.
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with other organizations, donors, and key actors in the field of conservation and sustainable development.
  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience working with Indigenous peoples, local grassroots organizations, and in the Amazon.
  • Driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Work plans and budget development. Propose and lead the work plan and budgets for project implementation in the Northern Amazon, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of CI Bolivia.
  • Reports preparation. Coordinate with the technical direction to prepare progress reports, ensuring they are timely and accurate while meeting donor requirements. Additionally, they are responsible for providing relevant quantitative and qualitative information related to actions, results, and indicators of CI strategies.
  • Efficient resource management. Ensure the efficient and effective use of available resources to achieve the desired project outcomes, guaranteeing compliance with CI policies and procedures, as well as all technical and committed results requirements.
  • Communication and evaluation systems implementation. Establish and maintain effective communication, monitoring, and evaluation systems, ensuring transparency and a proper flow of information among all stakeholders.
  • Trends and solutions identification. Detect potential risks or challenges and propose solutions that facilitate the success of actions.
  • Indigenous and Local Communities participation and compliance with safeguards. Provide specialized support to ensure the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the different project cycles, ensuring that free, prior, and informed consent processes are correctly implemented, as well as the safeguards of CI Bolivia.
  • Coordination and Supervision. Supervise the work of consulting services and partner entities in the landscape, managing the necessary resources to achieve strategic goals and objectives while ensuring compliance with quality and effectiveness standards. This includes the ability to work closely with other CI members.
  • Communication materials and event organization. Support the production of communication materials and the organization of events in the Northern Amazon, ensuring alignment with the strategy of CI Bolivia.
  • Policies and protocols compliance. Ensure the correct and effective implementation of all policies, procedures, approaches, and protocols of CI Bolivia.
  • Personnel and team management. Lead and manage the staff under their supervision, ensuring that everyone is aligned with the regional strategy and the organization, through management based on the values of CI.

FAQs

Where is the Program Manager position based?

The Program Manager for Northern Amazon position is based in La Paz, Bolivia.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Program Manager?

The primary responsibilities include implementing the strategy of Conservation International Bolivia in the Northern Amazon, overseeing project planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring compliance with donor agreements, and fostering team leadership and coordination among various stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, forestry, economics, or related fields is required, along with 4 to 6 years of experience in conservation and development initiatives, project management experience, and fluency in both Spanish and English.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, frequent travel to various implementation areas in the Northern Amazon region is required.

What type of work structure is followed in this role?

This position follows a hybrid work structure, with some days working from the office and some remotely.

How many years of experience in project management are required?

4 to 6 years of experience in designing and managing conservation and development initiatives, with experience in project management, is required.

Are there any preferred qualifications for the Program Manager position?

Yes, a Master's degree in a related field, experience working with Indigenous Peoples and local grassroots organizations, and having a driver's license are preferred qualifications.

What is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is January 30, 2025, at 11:49 PM EST.

What skills are emphasized for the ideal candidate?

Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, knowledge of sustainable development issues, and the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team.

Does Conservation International promote diversity in its hiring practices?

Yes, Conservation International is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and values a diverse workforce.

Since 1987, we have been fighting to protect nature for people.

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Industry
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Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Since 1987, Conservation International has worked to spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity. Combining fieldwork with innovations in science, policy and finance, we’ve helped protect more than 6 million square kilometers (2.3 million square miles) of land and sea across more than 70 countries. Today, with offices in more than two dozen countries and a worldwide network of thousands of partners, our reach is truly global. But we couldn't have made it this far without you. Your contributions support our work to protect nature for the benefit of us all.