PROJECT MANAGER @ STAWI AFRICA
This role involves leading Stawi Zanzibar's new 36-month Mangrove Restoration & Community Development Programme across Menai Bay and Chwaka Bay. The program is community-led, integrating mangrove restoration, agroforestry, blue carbon initiatives, women and youth enterprise development, eco-credit groups, fisheries and coastal livelihoods, regenerative tourism, and climate resilience efforts. The Project Manager will be responsible for overall program oversight, strategic planning, and successful execution of all activities. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in ecosystem restoration and livelihood development. They will be crucial in fostering strong relationships with local communities, government bodies, partners, and donors to ensure the program's objectives are met and contribute to the thriving of Zanzibar's coastal communities and ecosystems.
Key Requirements
Experience in Ecosystem Restoration
Experience in Livelihoods programs
Proven project management skills
Ability to work effectively with communities, government, partners, and donors
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Capacity to manage a 36-month programme
Integrity and strong work ethic
Field experience in coastal communities
Ability to drive climate resilience initiatives