Forest Restoration Project Manager, Ghana

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of global carbon forest restoration projects, serving as the primary point of contact for regional partners operating primarily in Ghana from project design through implementation and monitoring.
• Lead internal and external coordination of deliverables with partners, including restoration training via Terraformation experts and external consultants.
• Set strategy and experience for global forestry partners, ensuring a collaborative working relationship and driving positive partner outcomes.
• Work closely with global partners to co-create work plans and key project documentation, including feasibility studies and project design documents.
• Oversee complex partner operations, tracking against project milestones, carbon standard requirements, budgets, and restoration objectives.
• Iterate upon existing internal partner processes - including onboarding, partner delivery, and reporting - to improve the efficacy of Terraformation’s partner operations.
• Detail reporting requirements, train teams where needed, and ensure quality data output.
• Travel frequently (expected to be up to 33%) to partner locations to assist in initial vetting, build relationships, liaise with government and community members, proactively identify risks and challenges, oversee training, and support the implementation of restoration projects.
• Build a network of regional stakeholders who can further Terraformation’s objectives, including government officials, NGO partners, and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience in relevant project management and operations roles
• Prior experience implementing forest restoration projects and/or carbon projects preferred, with a strong track record of working with local partners
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; master’s degree preferred
• Experience using project management software, familiarity with CRM platforms, and ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets or databases
• Partner-first mentality; ability to empathize and work closely with diverse global cultures and stakeholders
• English language fluency; secondary language proficiency in Twi, Ewe, or other regionally important languages highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex initiatives in a leadership role across teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to build narratives and provide recommendations and learnings based on data