Project Director

Job Description : PROJECT DIRECTOR TANZANIA FOR SUGAR Open to nationality 25+ years experience A project director is a person responsible for leading a team of project managers, which can also include contractors, sub-contractors and other staff that are essential to the project Project directors are responsible for the successful conclusion of the project by providing leadership, strategically managing risk, monitoring finances and making sure that each phase of the project starts and ends on schedule. Project directors work within the project’s scope of work (SOW) or function specification documents (FSD). Project directors oversee more than one project manager because they’re often responsible for overseeing multiple projects. Their oversight is at the strategic level, managing shared resources and finances to make sure each project is progressing on time and within budget. Their leadership position requires that they’re updated regularly so they can make needed adjustments to staffing or finance to align with the broader outcome goals. • Manage projects, programmes and partnerships. This includes the planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting of projects across multiple actors and teams. • Contribute to the business development of the relevant Proforest service areas. This includes proposal writing, budgeting and managing of client relationships. • Build and maintain relationships with relevant key stakeholders such as sustainability initiatives, companies, support agencies, civil society and other stakeholders. • Support other Proforest's related projects and programmes as required, both regionally and globally. • Provide strategic advice and technical assistance to clients and partners as needed to achieve programs. • Carry out field activities such as capacity building, site assessments, data collection and others, as required by the programs and projects. Qualifications, Experience, Qualities Essential Qualifications, Experience, Skills: • Deep understanding of environmental and social issues in agricultural commodities,. • Excellent project management skills, including excellent time-management, problem-solving, organisational abilities and admin. • Highly developed interpersonal and team working skills, as well as proven ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment. • Demonstrable fluency in English. • Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including presentation skills. • Ability and willingness to travel and work on short assignments in remote locations. Highly desirable: • Experience and/or knowledge related to sustainability standards, auditing and certification, • Experience in consultation and working with various stakeholders including large companies, small and medium enterprises, NGOs, financing institutions, government aid agencies, smallholders and local communities. Salary Commensurate with experience

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