Regional Program Development Manager East Africa, Madagascar and Weste

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Requirements And Job Skills:

• Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. International Relations, Development, Political Science, Conservation, or related discipline) or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional Experience: At least 8 years of experience in conservation programs and/or large-scale project management, ideally in Africa.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead teams, set objectives, motivate staff, and deliver results on time. Skilled at building consensus and maintaining strong relationships with partners, donors, and stakeholders.
• Grants & Fundraising: Extensive experience in proposal development, managing multi-donor portfolios, donor negotiations, and preparing high-quality technical and financial reports. Familiarity with government and non-government contracting, grant-making, and legislative processes.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge or strong interest in conservation and natural resource management trends, particularly in Africa.
• Languages: Excellent presentation and communication skills, with fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Digital & Data Management: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with project management tools (e.g. Asana); ability to manage and improve cloud-based databases and filing systems.
• Interpersonal Skills: Highly organised, detail-oriented, able to prioritise multiple tasks; flexible, optimistic, self-motivated, and committed to excellence.
• Cultural Competence: Experience working effectively in multi-cultural environments.
• Periodic need to work overlapping hours with teams located in different time zones
• Travel within the region, including remote locations
• Cultural Competence: Experience working effectively in multi-cultural environments.
• Periodic need to work overlapping hours with teams located in different time zones
• Travel within the region, including remote locations

Additional Requirements:

How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, skills and experience should apply through the application tab below by October 24th, 2025.

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Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive Salary commensurate with experience