**CLOSED** Call for Applications – Project Development Management Unit Manager
Background:
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) is a statutory organization established in 1996 as a Trust Fund under the Protected Areas Conservation Trust Act, No.15 of 1995. PACT contributes to the financing, sourced nationally and internationally, of the Belize National Protected Areas System – a system that is managed by Government Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, and Community Based Organizations.
Position Description:
The Project Development & Management Unit Manager (PDMUM) is responsible for providing high-level technical oversight to the processes associated with the preparation of project concepts and proposals, as well as for the management of projects being executed directly by PACT and/or projects being implemented by PACT in its role of Direct Access Entity/ National Implementing Entity. This includes managing the development of potential projects that can qualify for climate finance grants from the GCF and Adaption Fund and supporting PACT’s project development consultants, where applicable, in the processes for planning potential projects identified by PACT; in so doing, ensuring that PACT’s project portfolio is aligned with the country’s development priorities, strategies and needs. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible to lead the implementation of project monitoring and evaluation frameworks so that results can be tracked, and data is available for the execution of internal and external evaluations. The incumbent is required to employ a collaborative approach and effective communication with all relevant focal points within the PACT and its partner agencies.
Core Competency Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, or another pertinent field.
- Industry recognized training or certification in Project Management is an asset.
- Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in managing medium-large internationally funded projects
- Experience with project design and planning is required
Remuneration:
Compensation package commensurate with qualification and experience within a designated salary scale.
The full job description is available at www.pactbelize.org. Packages must be submitted electronically and must include signed application letter, resume, certified copies of academic certificates, current police record (receipt can be submitted initially) and a list of two recent professional references (names and contact information only) no later than 5pm, Tuesday June 14th, 2022. Only complete packages will be processed. Packages should be addressed to:
Executive Director
ed@pactbelize.org with copy to hramanager@pactbelize.org
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PACT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability).
PACT is not liable for any costs incurred by applicants in submission of their application.