Nature-based Solutions Programme Manager – Climate Change

Key Responsibilities

• Develop grassland and other Nature-based Solutions (NbS) portfolios
• Oversee feasibility studies
• Build project capacity
• Pursue funding
• Support other NbS portfolios (e.g. wetland projects)
• Collaborate with regional offices
• Develop best practices
• Advance fundraising opportunities
• Collaborate with staff across BirdLife Secretariat's Climate Change Programme
• Assist Head of Climate and Forests with programme coordination
• Aid Policy Division with climate objectives

Requirements

Education

Masters' Degree in conservation or environmental subject

Experience

Not specified

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Nature-based Solutions projects
• Experience in developing and implementing NbS projects
• Knowledge of international/national climate change and biodiversity policy
• Experience in sustainable finance initiatives
• Project management experience
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem analysis and strategic thinking
• Networking and collaboration abilities
• Cultural sensitivity
• Workload management
• Ability to seek advice when needed

Benefits

• Annual leave (25 days in year 1, increasing by 1 day per year to 28 days)
• 12% pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Assured online health portal