FORLIANCE initiates, finances, creates and manages robust nature-based climate projects and integrates them into sustainability strategies with our clients to achieve their Net Zero Carbon targets. Together with our global partners, and our 55+ team members in ten countries, we strive to create intact forests and ecosystems that positively impact our climate, biodiversity and human well-being.
To support our team’s mission to proactively promote climate protection, we are looking for a
Senior Manager Nature Based Solutions
Together with our team you will develop tailor-made proposals for international organizations, donors and companies, you will participate in the monitoring and implementation of field activities in a multidisciplinary environment with a high level of demand and commitment.
Your tasks
- Team Management : Coordination, guidance and management of team resources
- Monitoring of deadlines
- Set up international consortiums to compete at tenders
- Coordination / writing of consultancy proposals to corporate and national and international donors / agencies
- Conduction of performance reviews
Support of recruiting processes
The position reports directly to the Management TeamWork in close cooperation with technical department teams to support project proposals and to provide technical feedbackGathering intelligence about international cooperation and market trends at NBS SpaceProactively participate in business strategy to improve and deliver highest qualityYour profile
University degree in economics, resource management, forestry, agriculture or related fieldAt least 5 to 10 years of demonstrable experience in winning tenders with GIZ, World Bank, Green Climate Fund or other national and international donors with ticket size above 2 million USDAt least 5 to 10 years of experience in managing international teamsProven experience in simultaneous management of different projectsFluent in English. Spanish or French fluency is a plus, additional languages are an advantageWillingness to travelProfessional experience in Latin America, Africa or South-East Asia is an advantageWhat we offer
Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic teamExciting field of work at the interface between business and climate protectionA casual work environment with impactA comprehensive introduction to our team and processes while providing the space to develop your own solutions – new ideas are expressly welcomeFlexible work locationRegular training and capacity building