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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 Team
  • Work in close cooperation with technical department teams to support project proposals and to provide technical feedback
  • Gathering intelligence about international cooperation and market trends at NBS Space
  • Proactively participate in business strategy to improve and deliver highest quality

Your profile

  • University degree in economics, resource management, forestry, agriculture or related field
  • At 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 USD
  • At least 5 to 10 years of experience in managing international teams
  • Proven experience in simultaneous management of different projects
  • Fluent in English. Spanish or French fluency is a plus, additional languages are an advantage
  • Willingness to travel
  • Professional experience in Latin America, Africa or South-East Asia is an advantage

What we offer

  • Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team
  • Exciting field of work at the interface between business and climate protection
  • A casual work environment with impact
  • A comprehensive introduction to our team and processes while providing the space to develop your own solutions – new ideas are expressly welcome
  • Flexible work location
  • Regular training and capacity building