Position: Project Manager – Bezos Earth Fund Project
Reports to: National Ocean Advisor - Bezos Earth Fund Project
Positions Managed: Subordinates working on Bezos project (Project Officer)
Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
Country Program/Sector: Solomon Islands
Position Type: Fixed Term Full-time (till end of project period)
Scope/Capacity: Country
Coordinates with: Country Director, National Ocean Advisor, Regional Business Manager, Regional Grants Manager, Regional Finance Manager, Regional Financial Controller, Regional Director, OGC, Global Thematic leads and employees and Country employees
Job Purpose:
The Project Manager will oversee and lead the day-to-day implementation of the Bezos Earth Fund project in Solomon Islands, ensuring timely delivery of project outputs, coordination of field teams, financial and technical reporting, and logistical support. The role works closely with the National Ocean Coordinator to ensure government priorities and processes are reflected in project activities.
Major Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily implementation of the project workplan and ensure all milestones are met.
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring workplan, milestone, and budget targets are achieved.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management for all project staff, including recruitment, mentoring, and professional development.
- Oversee the work of consultants and technical specialists, ensuring outputs meet quality standards and project needs.
- Coordinate field teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver MPA/MMA and MSP activities.
- Manage project budget, procurement, and compliance with WCS and donor requirements.
- Support logistics for consultations, surveys, training, and stakeholder events.
- Draft technical progress reports and consolidate financial reporting with the WCS Finance team.
- Oversee the quality and timely delivery of donor reporting and communications.
- Liaise closely with MECDM, MFMR, and provincial governments to support implementation.
- Track monitoring and evaluation indicators and support adaptive management.
- Maintain close collaboration with the NOC to align implementation with policy processes.
Internal Qualification RequirementsMinimum Requirements and Job Skills:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, ideally in conservation or development.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven experience in financial and staff management, donor reporting, and communications.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage budgets and reporting systems.
• Familiarity with Solomon Islands context and fieldwork in remote areas preferred.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.
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