Role Overview:

FSD Africa is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Manager, Nature Programmes. This role will be responsible for leading and managing initiatives within the organization's nature-focused portfolio, likely involving environmental sustainability, climate finance, biodiversity, or natural capital projects across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, planning, and implementation of nature-related programmes and projects.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with partners, donors, governments, and communities.
• Oversee programme budgets, reporting, and compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and thought leadership in nature-based solutions, climate resilience, or related fields.
• Monitor and evaluate programme impact and ensure alignment with FSD Africa's strategic goals.
• Manage and mentor team members involved in nature programmes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (likely 5+ years) in programme management within nature, climate, or environmental sectors.
• Strong understanding of the African context and developmental challenges related to nature and finance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in fundraising, donor reporting, and grant management is desirable.

• Lead the development, planning, and implementation of nature-related programmes and projects.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with partners, donors, governments, and communities.
• Oversee programme budgets, reporting, and compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and thought leadership in nature-based solutions, climate resilience, or related fields.
• Monitor and evaluate programme impact and ensure alignment with FSD Africa's strategic goals.
• Manage and mentor team members involved in nature programmes.

• Leadership
• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Technical expertise in nature-based solutions, climate resilience, or related fields
• Fundraising
• Donor reporting
• Grant management

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (likely 5+ years) in programme management within nature, climate, or environmental sectors.
• Strong understanding of the African context and developmental challenges related to nature and finance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in fundraising, donor reporting, and grant management is desirable.