Program Manager at Gatsibo District (GATSIBO) | Deadline 15 Sep 2025

The Project Manager will function as part of the Core Team. S/he will be required to work closely with the District Executive Secretary. The Project Manager will take on the day-to-day responsibility for providing effective and efficient financial and operational management of the program, in accordance Climate change internal policies and procedures. They will also be central to managing our Operational and commercial relationships with our client, beneficiaries (regional partners) and our consortium partners. The Project Manager should have a good understanding of the project inputs and deliverables to achieve this. The Project Manager will: 1. Project Delivery: Operational Management  Provide technical support and day to day management of Rural Settlements Climate proofing Project;  Identification of Rural Settlements Climate Proofing Project challenges and propose to Climate Change Program Manager the measures to address them;  Prepare the procurement plans and follow up the procurement process with District Steering Commitee  Prepare meetings of Technical Advisory Committee, Steering Committee and prepare the reports of these meetings;  Prepare and facilitate the workshops and meetings organized under the project (trainings and validation workshops of documents produced under the project);  Prepare the Terms of References (ToRs) and equipment/work specifications for the project;  Manage and monitor the project risks – including social and environmental risks initially identified as per the Environmental Social Management Framework;  Supervising activities of the project staff or staff of the project (Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Environmental Risk Management Specialist, Engineer District Environmental Officers, Accountants etc.);  Development and submission of half year and annual projects review as required by the District;  Development and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual project reports as required by Planning;  Lead and manage project team, by defining and providing clear goals and objectives of the project.  Manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with financial guidelines.  Develop and maintain a comprehensive project implementation plan with clear timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics.  Ensure compliance with relevant environment safe guiding and climate change standards (e.g., Gold Standard) and regulatory requirements both in country and internationally.  Manage adherence to environmental laws and policies related to carbon emissions and sustainability.  Develop a profound understanding of carbon management principles, standards, and best practices, including carbon accounting methodologies, emissions reduction strategies, and sustainability frameworks  Support the technical team in preparing a costed workplan and ensure project staff implement the workplan within budget and record change control when amendments are made.  Ensure that the team receive adequate operational and logistical support to conduct all technical activities as agreed in