Project Manager Z4ABC Project at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

Job Description

CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

Project Manager – Z4ABC Project

Overview

The purpose of the job is to provide overall management of the Zambia for Agroforestry, Biodiversity and Climate – Z4ABC project. The key tasks include planning, executing, and monitoring the project to meet requirements while controlling budget, scope, and timeline. The project is funded by the European Union and implemented by CIFOR-ICRAF in the Lower Zambezi, Luangwa and Nyika corridor of Zambia.

Duties and responsibilities

Project Management:

To prepare annual and quarterly work plans and budgets with inputs from partners and services providers.
To coordinate the timely execution of all planned activities working in close liaison with the Z4ABC project team and partners.
To monitor, report and evaluation the project performance using the approved and regularly updated logical framework on EU OPPSYS.
To assist the Country coordinator in controlling the budget
To ensure the scope of the project is maintained according to the approved project document.
To ensure timely delivery of all planned activities, outputs, and outcomes.
To assist the management of partner and service provider contracts with CIFOR-ICRAF.
To arrange annual project audit reports.
To prepare timely quarterly and annual narrative and financial reports.
To arrange mid and end term project evaluations.
To ensure timely budget requests from the donor.

Manage Partnerships:

To nurture partnership with three Finnish universities, 3 local universities and other service providers and arrange regular meetings to keep track of their activities.
To facilitate and monitor field operations for all partners.
To ensure that partnership agreements are periodically updated according to their annual progress reports.

Plan and Manage Project events:

To arrange annual steering committee meetings with the relevant government ministries and the donor.
To conduct quarterly meetings with the Technical Working Group comprising relevant government ministries and the donor.
To facilitate the organization of multi-stakeholder platform quarterly meetings.
To facilitate training workshops for beneficiaries.

Management of Small Grants:

Work with Prospero to advertise, short list, and allocate small business grant to qualified entrepreneurs in the ZLN corridor.
Constitute a grant selection committee to vet the allocation of grants.
Regularly monitor and report grant performance.
Risk assessment: Regularly update grant risks.

Requirements

Holder of a relevant degree in project management
Project Management Professional – PMP Certification is an added advantage.
At least 5-10 years practical experience in managing complex and multi-partner projects
Experience with managing EU funded projects is an advantage.

Education, knowledge and experience

•Holder of a relevant degree in project management
•Project Management Professional – PMP Certification is an added advantage.
•At least 5-10 years practical experience in managing complex and multi-partner projects
•Experience with managing EU funded projects is an advantage.

Terms and conditions

•This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
•The duty station will be in Lusaka, Zambia CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.

Application process

The application deadline is 20 Oct 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.