PROJECT MANAGER: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT 8 - PEATLANDS RESTORATION AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Job Overview

The Department requires a Project Manager for a 5-year fixed-term contract based in Pretoria to oversee peatlands restoration and policy development. Candidates need an NQF 6 qualification in Environmental Science or Project Management, plus 5 years of experience, including 3 years at a junior managerial level. Responsibilities include establishing the Project Management Unit, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with international environmental standards, and driving wetland policy development.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Environmental Science or Project Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project management or relevant field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director Level or equivalent).
• Completion of two pre-entry assessments for shortlisted candidates (practical exercise and Integrity / Ethical Conduct Assessment).
• Experience and knowledge in project / programme management and implementation.
• Experience in managing large multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of internationally funded projects.
• Knowledge in Biodiversity Management.
• Knowledge of wetlands and wetland legislation and / or experience in the restoration and/or management of wetlands.
• Knowledge of biodiversity financing.
• Sound experience in report writing.
• Knowledge in Financial and Procurement administrative procedures.
• Leadership and Management skills.
• Coordination and liaison skills, organisational and planning, communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to gather and analyse information, work independently and in a team, and work under extreme pressure.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure effective project management.
• Establish the Project Management Unit (PMU) and supervise PMU staff.
• Ensure that national or international short-term consultants and co-executing agencies and project partners collaborate and deliver expected project outputs.
• Ensure effective and efficient day-to-day implementation of the project according to GEF, ERIP, and UNEP standards.
• Manage the project budget and prepare financial reports including co-financing reports.
• Ensure financial operations are transparent and manage project related activities.
• Implement the stakeholder engagement plan together with relevant project co-executers.
• Provide expert knowledge and specialist services for wetland policy development and peatland restoration strategies and practices.
• Provide technical advice to project beneficiaries and review technical reports.
• Manage project progress, monitoring, reporting, and conduct annual monitoring of environmental and social safeguard (ESS) risks.
• Manage project committees and meetings.

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