Project Coordinator

Background
Ecological Nest is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit making conservation organization with offices in Accra and Kumasi. Our mission is to promote the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources whilst taking care of the needs of people that depend on nature. Our work is guided by three key pillars: Partnerships; Science; and Action. We believe science and data should underpin every conservation effort, uniting communities, businesses, and the public sector around bold, practical actions to safeguard our planet’s future. 
To support corporate organizations to reduce their ecological footprints, we work in partnership with private sector players and public institutions to fashion out business models that safeguard biodiversity. We rely on scientific evidence through research projects to engage decision makers and influence national policy. 

Econest recently received funding from the Vumbusi Impact Africa (VIA) Foundation to implement the project, ‘Bia Riparian Corridor Restoration Initiative’ with the purpose of advancing ecosystem restoration in the Juaboso-Bia sub-landscape, implemented under TerraFund for AFR100. The project's overall aim is to contribute to restoring the degraded landscape in the Bia River Tributaries to regain functionality, providing ecosystem services including biodiversity, food security and sustainable water outcomes. 

Opportunities
Ecological Nest is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the positions of:

1. Project Field Coordinator
The Project Field Coordinator will support the Project Manager to deliver project work packages whilst coordinating all field activities. The candidate must have strong field experience and skills landscape restoration, sustainable land-use management and/ or sustainable agriculture, and have a strong proven record of coordinating conservation projects 

JOB DESCRIPTION 
Job Title:        Project Field Coordinator
Reporting to:     Project Manager
Duty Post:     100% time to be spent in staying at Juaboso in the Western North Region
 
Key Relationships:  The post-holder is expected to adopt a collaborative approach and work closely with Ecological Nest colleagues in Kumasi, landscape partners and other stakeholders. Key external relationships will include the District Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, District Assemblies, NGOs and Ecological Nest Partners in the landscape. 
 
Responsible for:  Coordination of all field activities of the project.
 
General responsibilities: 

• Manage implementation of the restoration project, coordinating and reviewing inputs from consultants, field staff and partners.
• Represent the Bia Riparian Corridor Restoration project in the Western North Region and other regions where relevant and manage the project team in the Juaboso-Bia sub-landscape as directed by the Project Manager.
  

Project Management 
Project Team Management: 

• Encourage a culture of excellent communication and coordination among project team members.
• Ensure workplans are implemented according to schedule 

Project Planning & Implementation: 

• Coordinate and lead participatory development of quarterly and annual workplans.
• Ensure that excellent communication is maintained with the project team, and Ecological Nest Secretariat.
• Prepare and submit project field narrative and field expense reports, with support from the Project Accountant and ensure timely and accurate technical and operational reporting.
  

Personal skills:

• Project management skills with proven experience in implementation of large-scale conservation/sustainable agriculture projects.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with ability to motivate and manage individuals to achieve excellence.
• Proven grant financial and budget management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with partner organizations, including governments, NGOs, community groups and businesses at the landscape scale.
• Strong verbal communication and diplomacy skills, with ability to present, negotiate and persuade at all levels with confidence and credibility, including supporting community engagement and relations with technical experts and government.
• Strong written communication skills, including report and proposal writing.
  

Qualifications/Experience:

• First degree in forestry, natural resource management or relevant biological science field.
• Relevant experience of coordinating field activities of medium size restoration projects.
• A strong technical background and understanding of a range of conservation issues, particularly including nursery management, agroforestry, riparian buffer management and sustainable agriculture.
• Experience working with partners, government institutions and communities.

To apply:

A cover letter explaining why you are applying for the position and relating your experience and skills to the roles indicated in the application pack (include your salary expectations) in your cover letter.

Full CV and contact details for two referees

Email your application to info@ecologicalnest.org