Portfolio Manager (PM) for Biodiversity Conservation (m/f)

Duties

• The Portfolio Manager (PM) for Biodiversity Conservation will lead and manage the Biodiversity Policy Component, focusing on strategic technical work, relationship management, and developing/implementing the SPEED Biodiversity Conservation work plan
• The PM for Biodiversity will be supported by a Portfolio Coordinator (PC), who will provide support for component administration, managing consultants/subcontracts/grants and monitoring, evaluation and learning data collection and reporting

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years’ of relevant professional experience and networks in Biodiversity Conservation (e.g., counter wildlife trafficking, community conservation, marine conservation, etc.), policy analysis and advocacy and private sector enabling environment
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver technical assistance on time and within budget
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects is preferred
• Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive demands & inquiries
• Excellent organizational skills with a willingness to take initiative
• Ability to speak in public and lead formal meetings with high-level government officials
• Competency in the English language, both spoken and written Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, advanced degree preferred

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae in English

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to SPEED_Recruitment@dai.com with the Subject line “Portfolio Manager (PM) for Biodiversity Conservation”