• An exciting opportunity to work with the Grants and Partnerships Team to identify and design multi-million dollar land restoration and rural livelihoods projects
• Ongoing, full-time position
• Hybrid position: home and office-based (Burwood East, Victoria)

THE ORGANISATION

The Global EverGreening Alliance (the Alliance) is an international NGO that coordinates the development and implementation of massive-scale land restoration programs in developing countries around the world.

The Alliance was established to develop and apply long-term solutions to the global problems of land degradation and climate change. This is done through a collaborative approach with an emphasis on evergreening practices: regenerative farming that integrates trees into crop and livestock production systems of smallholder farms.

Our members include World Vision, CARE International, Oxfam, Catholic Relief Services, Conservation International and the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), as well as many other international NGOs, research institutes, and grassroots organisations.

Further information on the Alliance can be found on our website.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Alliance is seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced individual to join our Grants and Partnerships Team. Reporting to the Grants and Partnerships Manager, the Africa Portfolio Manager will identify and design multi-million dollar land restoration and rural livelihoods projects in the Africa region, in collaboration with investors/donors and Alliance in-country members. This is a unique opportunity to work across an exceptionally diverse base of stakeholders and programs, and to work in partnership with leading NGOs to support vulnerable communities and restore degraded landscapes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Lead the development of proposals for large-scale land restoration projects in the Africa region
• Manage relationships with external partners
• Contribute to the strengthening of systems, processes and procedures relating to project design in the Alliance

Please refer to the attached Position Description for further detail.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualification in international development, environmental science, agriculture, climate change, natural resource management or similar
• Minimum of three years’ experience with projects relating to rural development, agriculture, environmental conservation, ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, or similar
• Demonstrated experience in writing proposals, tenders, bids or similar documents for donors, investors or other funders in an international development context
• Strong project and program design skills, including in the development of logical frameworks, project budgets, risk assessments, and similar deliverables
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to build and manage relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Well-developed time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, manage heavy workloads, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent spoken and written skills in English.

How to Apply

You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this role. To apply please provide a copy of your CV and a cover letter clearly addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Only candidates who address the selection criteria will be considered for shortlisting.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

The Global EverGreening Alliance has zero tolerance for child abuse, discrimination, harassment, and workplace bullying. All staff, including volunteers, are required to sign an acknowledgement and adhere strictly to the organisation’s child protection, safeguarding and other policies. In addition, the successful applicant will need to provide a recent Australian Police Record Check and either provide or successfully apply for a Working with Children Check card.