Requirements

This role requires an experienced and highly organised project manager with strong carbon project delivery experience, excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively across technical, commercial, operational, and finance functions
Strong large scale project management experience, ideally within NBS Carbon Projects, forestry, food security, conservation, or international development
Experience managing or supporting complex field-based project delivery in emerging markets, working cross culturally
Experience working with implementation partners, NGOs, community-based organisations, or field delivery teams
Experience managing budgets, reporting processes, operational tracking, and project administration
Understanding of ARR projects and/or nature-based carbon project delivery, including at a least basic understanding of CCB/VCS requirements
Experience working in emerging markets in NBS Carbon Projects and across different cultural and operational contexts is highly desirable
Excellent project management and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously
Strong communication and coordination skills across remote and cross-cultural teams
Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively across teams
Financial and administrative management capability
Strong written reporting and documentation skills
Comfortable working in dynamic and evolving operational environments
Highly organised, self-motivated, and delivery focused, with the ability to independently manage priorities and drive projects forward with limited oversight
Proactive and solutions-oriented, able to identify gaps or challenges early and develop practical, effective solutions
Strong strategic thinking, with ability to link field/operational decisions to overall project outcomes and client/funder priorities
Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a willingness to work hard and take initiative to ensure successful project delivery
Collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively both autonomously and across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
Strong communication, relationship management, and operational judgement skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder and partner environments

What the job involves

Join Climate Impact Partners as Project Manager for ARR carbon projects in Kenya & the Philippines. Lead delivery, coordinate partners, and drive tangible climate impact
Boundless, urgent ambition. We are accountable, relentless, resilient
Courage to innovate. We are courageous, creative, curious
Integrity without compromise. We are trustworthy, credible, committed
Empowered to serve. We are respectful, inclusive, collaborative
The Project Manager will play a critical role in strengthening the successful delivery of two ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation) carbon projects in Kenya and the Philippines
Acting as the central coordination point between in-country teams, implementation partners, and HQ functions, the role will help drive high-quality project delivery, strong operational and risk management, effective cross-functional collaboration, and timely resolution of challenges
The role will also contribute to strengthening project management approaches across the wider portfolio through knowledge sharing, alignment of systems and processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
The successful candidate will understand what high-quality field delivery looks like in Nature Based Solutions carbon projects, while not necessarily needing to be a deep technical ARR specialist
Act as the HQ Project Manager for two ARR carbon projects in Kenya and the Philippines
Support in-country Project Managers and implementation partners to ensure effective project planning and efficient and high quality implementation
Track and manage project milestones, budgets, timelines, deliverables, and project documentation
Ensure strong project governance, coordination, and operational management across both projects
Provide trainings and coaching in Project Management capabilities to In-Country Project Managers and associated team
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with in-country partners, field teams, and other key stakeholders
Coordinate regular communication, follow-up, and alignment between partners and internal teams
Support management of issues, escalations, and operational challenges
Work collaboratively across commercial, technical, finance, and delivery teams to support effective project implementation
Support project budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking, and administrative processes
Coordinate invoices, contracts, approvals, and internal reporting requirements
Support, and when appropriate lead, on the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality internal and external reporting
Ensure project data, documentation, and reporting are maintained accurately and consistently
Identify operational and implementation risks early and support proactive mitigation measures
Work collaboratively with partners and internal teams to troubleshoot challenges and identify practical solutions
Support contingency planning and adaptive project delivery in response to changing operational realities
Help ensure projects remain on track against delivery objectives and timelines
Support the wider project portfolio where needed, helping strengthen consistency and quality of project management approaches
Facilitate sharing of learnings, best practices, and operational improvements across projects and teams
Support development and continuous improvement of project management systems, tools, reporting, and ways of working
Provide flexible support across projects or teams during periods of increased operational need or capacity gaps
Passionate about Climate Impact Partners’ mission to deliver climate action and make a measurable difference for people and the planet
Alignment with company values of ambition, integrity, innovation, and service, with a demonstrated commitment to leveraging your role to drive positive impact and meaningful change

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