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