Project Manager, Sustainable Supply Chains (Traceability) at Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world.

 

Project Manager, Sustainable Supply Chains (Traceability)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management 

Position Summary:

  • The Project Manager Sustainable Supply Chain (Traceability) will provide Project Management support in the Roll out of one of our Key Strategic Projects, the roll out of our new Traceability Platform and processes. This role will collaborate cross-functionally to successfully plan this initiative as well as manage resources and Stakeholders along the way. It will be in charge of Risk and Issue Management, and it’s expected to work closely with the Implementation Team to ensure successful Change Management activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Project Planning: Produce project plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, and appropriately organized to deliver project objectives, and comply with the organization's project management framework.
  • Project scope definition: Coordinate the identification of requirements; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the testing of the end deliverable
  • Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with key partners in other teams and communicate changes to ensure alignment with key stakeholders
  • Risk and Issue Management: Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating matters where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement Contingency plans
  • Project Resource Management: Manage the deployment of project resources, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization.
  • Project Management and Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and experts to ensure effective project implementation and seamless collaboration across all stakeholders. Regularly report project progress, challenges, and opportunities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, climate change or a related field preferred
  • At least 8 years of experience in managing projects, preferably with a focus on sustainable agriculture or forestry supply chains.
  • Extensive knowledge of supply chains in the sectors that we work, and understanding of how certified crops are produced, traded and processed through them;
  • Experience working with voluntary standards within agriculture/forestry, and an understanding of their value proposition opportunities;
  • Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, and building effective partnerships
  • Excellent project management skills, including planning, coordination, and budget management
  • Ability to work in a fast pace changing environment
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Strong analytical skills to track and evaluate project performance and impact.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Fluency in English

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Rainforest Alliance on recruiting.ultipro.com to apply

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