Project Management, Project Coordination, Environmental Science, Skill Development, Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Development Finance, Climate Change, Business Development, Green Economy
Job description
OneWorld Sustainable Investments (OneWorld), established in 2001 with offices in Cape Town and Brussels, is a sustainable development organisation focused on building social, economic, and institutional resilience in the context of climate and resource constraints. Working both globally and across Africa, OneWorld translates the scientific evidence of climate change and its development impacts into realistic policy and institutional arrangements. OneWorld provides effective policy and strategy analysis, institutional development, and capacity building to decision and policy makers. We develop innovative finance solutions for complex multi-stakeholder situations. OneWorld has cultivated strong relationships across the public and private sectors. We work extensively with national and local governments, international and multilateral agencies, development banks, regional economic communities, river basin organisations, and the private sector. Stakeholder engagement is a cornerstone of our approach. Central to our successful delivery is an extensive network of partners and experts.
OneWorlds core competency lies in applying a political economy approach, systems thinking, integrated solutions, participatory analysis, and co-benefit assessments across our four key programmes:
Climate Resilience: Building and applying evidence of climate impacts for development, people, cities and economies to inform inclusive policy strategies and financing solutions.
Resilient Resources: Advancing governance and sustainable financing for water, land-use, and biodiversity resource development across administrative and political boundaries.
Just Transitions: Envisioning just transformational pathways and mobilising green economies to deliver low carbon societies where all benefit from the gains.
Sustainable Finance: Developing solutions for sustainable climate finance, natural resources, and green economies.
Job OverviewThe purpose of this role is to scope, develop and manage consulting assignments across OneWorlds programmes of work. Included in this, amongst others, will be developing budgets, negotiating contracts, subcontracting and communicating with multi-disciplinary teams. The consultant will work with the CEO, programme manager, project managers, project co-ordinators and the project team.
Primary ResponsibilitiesThe project manager will be required to:
- Scope, co-ordinate, manage and execute projects
- Act as the principal point of contact in terms of project management issues, for the project delivery team as well as the client for each project
- Ensure all aspects of the ToR (Terms of Reference) are adhered to
- Develop, monitor and manage detailed project budgets, within project budgets
- Ensure timely delivery of all project deliverables
- Interface with project lead, clients and associates/sub-consultants
- Develop and manage associate/subconsultant contracts
- Ensure timely delivery by the associates/sub-consultants on all projects
- Coordinate all travel arrangements including hotel, flights and other logistical arrangements through the Administrative Manager
- Undertake Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities per project
- Regularly facilitate or co-facilitate project workshops
- Contribute to OneWorlds business development processes including client and partner relationships, proposal development and project finance/budget planning
- A sound academic background with a degree in Project Management, International Development or another relevant field
- At least 4 years' work experience, 2 of these (minimum) as part of a consultancy
- The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects
- Proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines with quality delivery
- Proven ability to adopt a structured, logical approach to projects and pay careful attention to detail
- Excellent writing and presentation skills with ability to relay technical concepts and research in an easily understandable and relevant manner
Key behavioural requirements include:The candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as proven interpersonal/relationship building skills. The candidate should be a team player with ability to co-ordinate and work within complex, multi-disciplinary teams. The candidate should also be well organised with the ability to effectively plan and prioritise tasks to achieve project deadlines. Flexibility and adaptability are critical for this role.
It would be advantageous, but not a prerequisite, to have experience in Climate Change, Development Studies, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or a related discipline.
Location: This position is office-based in Cape Town.
Remuneration will be market-based and calculated on a cost-to-company basis.
Application:All applications must be made via the link above. Please open the link and complete the Application Assessment on the GorillaTest platform. The assessment will take approximately 50 minutes to complete and will require you to fill out information related to your experience and competencies. You will also be required to upload a motivation letter as well as your CV.
PLEASE NOTE: Email applications and incomplete online assessments will NOT be considered.
