Project Manager at Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (CBCR)

About the Position

The Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research (CBCR), in partnership with the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary (WCHS) and the Wilder Institute of the Calgary Zoo Foundation, invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager. This partnership seeks to facilitate capacity building, development, and conservation efforts in the Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary and neighbouring communities to ensure sustained success of community conservation in the sanctuary.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide management, technical, and strategic direction for the project, and to design, develop, implement, and supervise project activities.

Job Location

• Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary office based in Wechiau, Upper West Region (80%)
• Centre for Biodiversity Conservation Research office – University of Ghana, Accra (20%)

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree or higher in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, Conservation, Biology, or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years professional working experience, with at least 3 years in a management position
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Demonstrated success in project proposal development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written English)
• Ability and willingness to travel locally on a daily basis
• Strong team player with collaborative approach

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• An application letter addressed to: The Project Coordinator, CBCR
• An up-to-date CV (maximum 3 pages)
• Relevant academic certificates