The main role of the Project Manager is to provide overall project management with technical expertise to all activities relating to the implementation of the project “Sustainable Agriculture and Land Management” financed and implemented in partnership with Eni/ENE. The Project Manager has the key responsibility of coordinating and ensuring the successful implementation and targets’ achievements of the project.
1. Contributing to the overall Eni decarbonization targets through the generation of carbon credits by virtue of the utilization of SALM method. All credits generated will be registered and certified according to the highest standards provided by Verra, one of the most important international registries operating in the voluntary carbon market, such as VCS (Verified Carbon Standard) and SD Vista (Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard).
2. Promote local development through the reduction of deforestation and forest degradation avoiding carbon emissions with preserving and protecting biodiversity in Mozambique.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all the project activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial planning and time schedule in concert with Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator
Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance indicators
Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the projects’ staff
Coordinate projects staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development
Coordinate all registration and monitoring activities on the field according to the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA) and to project/donor/partner (i.e ENI) requirements in concert with the Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator
Be responsible for the application of AVSI logistic and administrative procedures for the assigned projects portfolio in concert with Operations Manager, Country Representative and, for any specific ENI’s requirements, with Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator and ENI focal point.
Ensure quality and sustainability of project(s) results through strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (continuous improvement)
Promote nexuses and synergies with other national and international projects, programs, interventions
Elaborate narrative reports as per donor and/or the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA) procedures and proactively support the preparation of financial reports including the collection and verification of the relevant project documentation.
Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and/or donor and/or the selected international standard (e.g. VERRA)
Maintain and develop proactive relationships with partners, local authorities and with all stakeholders involved
Periodically interact with HQs focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops etc.
Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons learnt together with the thematic focal point
Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial (energy and environment) coordination structures (i.e. Clusters and Working groups) and other me
Meetings at provincial/national level
Identify new funding proposals also with other donors and program
Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Support and supervision of the implementation and application of AVSI policies (PSEAH, code of conduct, Whistle-blowing, among others)

Essential Requirements
Master’s degree in agricultural science, environmental science, economics, or related fields
Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated relevant professional experience in the sustainable land management, agriculture, forest and agroforestry management or related fields, business development, of which at least 5 as project manager
At least 5 years of work in tropical and sub-tropical area
Knowledge of carbon markets, policy and finance is an asset
Knowledge of Portuguese and English language
Previous experience in Mozambique will be considered an advantage
Knowledge of GIS (QGIS and ArcGIS)
Experience in Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) or a community-centered process that empowers local people
Required skills and experiences
Capacity to lead a disperse and multisectoral team of high level specialists
Ability to articulate and coordinate effectively with the government, local and international NGOs, and other actors
Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of the main Of

Moçambique
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