The Project Manager will primarily play a pivotal role in the successful implementation and delivery of the AACJ Project. The Position aims to provide expertise in key areas relevant to global project management. The incumbent will particularly lead in the delivery of AACJ’s strategic and project implementation plan through quality control, timescale planning, process management, and risk management, whilst overseeing the project implementation in countries, and liaising with Consortium partners in countries and on regional and global level. S/he will be also be accountable for setting, achieving, and maintaining high standards of quality programming that reflect adherence to AACJ standard frameworks, and donor guidelines, while fostering needs-driven coordination, galvanize Consortium members to improve effectiveness and impact of the AACJ Project. The Project Manager will further provide a leading and mentoring role to the core Project Management Unit (PMU) team.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A Master’s degree in Environmental Law, Environmental Sciences, Public Policy, Project Management or any other relevant field.
• At least 10 years of work experience in managing complex multi-national and multi-million
• Euro/Dollar projects across Africa and Globally. This includes management of projects covering multiple countries, alliances and substantive budgets.
• Extensive experience working in diverse systems and environments in Africa and beyond.
• Experience in the climate change/justice discourse is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of working in a Consortia, and with local partners and movements.
• Experience and understanding of movement-building, advocacy and campaigning