Grant manager, marine protected areas

The project

A nature conservation organization runs a project for a network of marine protected areas in Cape Verde. The project is funded by a grant from an international ocean fund. It aims to improve how these areas are managed: co-management with communities, management plans, enforcement and monitoring of fishing pressure. It works with the Ministry of the Sea and local partners. The team is looking for a grant manager to deliver the grant on time and on budget.

Your role

• Follow the delivery of the grant on time and on budget, under the grant agreement and the funder’s financial rules.
• Apply the organization’s financial rules and internal procedures.
• Work with the project partners and contractors: agreements, budgets and proof of expenditure.
• Lead and follow several streams of work in parallel.
• Prepare the financial reports for the funder and the spending forecasts.
• Spot budget or schedule gaps early and propose solutions to the partners.

Your profile

You have managed complex, high-value public grants involving several actors. You organize your work well, you are strong in financial management and you have worked internationally in the environment or development sector. You work well in a team, listen to partners and funders, and find solutions when something blocks.

Requirements

Languages

Professional Portuguese and English.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in management, finance, development or environment, or equivalent experience. Equivalent Cape Verdean degrees accepted.

Software

Preferred: Excel, project accounting software, Office suite.