Job Title: Project Manager – DARAJA
Location: Remote; based in East Africa
Duration: Full-time, 12 months (with possible extension)
Organisation: Resurgence
About Resurgence:
Resurgence is a UK-based international non-profit that develops climate risk, resilience, and multi-hazard early warning services. Clients and partners include the UK Met Office/FCDO, IDB, World Bank GFDRR, Red Cross Climate Centre, UNDRR, and Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
Programme Overview:
DARAJA bridges the gap between weather information providers and users, helping people act on forecasts to improve climate resilience. Launched in 2018 under the UK Met Office’s WISER 2 programme in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, it is now being expanded to five East African cities, with more regions in the pipeline.
Position Overview:
The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of two DARAJA projects, ensuring timely, scope-compliant delivery. You will manage teams, engage stakeholders, and support other projects as needed. The role is remote, but field visits will be required, with a preference for candidates based in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead planning and execution of DARAJA projects, aligning activities with objectives and timelines.
- Develop detailed project plans, set objectives, and define deliverables.
- Integrate climate adaptation best practices into the project.
- Ensure sustainable project outcomes, empowering local institutions and communities.
- Support partners in developing training and resources for community stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:
- Act as the primary contact for stakeholders, including communities, government, NGOs, and donors.
- Build relationships to ensure successful delivery and engagement.
- Organise meetings with partners, keeping all informed on progress.
- Collaborate with Resurgence’s cross-functional teams.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:
- Collaborate with the M&E team ensuring performance indicators are tracked and reported.
- Prepare progress reports for internal teams, donors, and stakeholders.
- Identify and manage risks, proposing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Financial Management:
- Manage project budgets in collaboration with the Finance and Admin team.
- Track financial expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
- Work with finance to prepare donor financial reports.
- Risk Management & Adaptation:
- Identify and manage environmental, social, and operational risks.
- Adjust project activities based on changing climate conditions or challenges.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, climate change, or project management.
- 3-5 years of project management experience in climate adaptation, resilience, or sustainability.
- Proven track record managing large projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Financial management experience, including budgeting and donor compliance.
- Experience with international donors or government-funded projects is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Notion, Asana, MS Project).
- Willingness to travel within East Africa.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Professional growth opportunities within the climate resilience sector.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact.
- A dynamic, collaborative, and flexible work environment.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to recruitment@resurgence.io with the subject line “Project Manager – DARAJA – [Your Name].” Applications are accepted until 31st October 2024.
