Company Profile

We are a global company applying our successful model of landscape restoration and associated nature based solutions in order to contribute to three of the world’s most critical environmental problems: the need for effective solutions to mitigate global climate change; holistic restoration of the world’s most degraded landscapes; and a growing population that requires sustainable alternatives for consumer products and markets that still contribute to deforestation and deforestation driven emissions.

With six carbon financed nature based solutions projects under operation on the African continent, and a pipeline of additional reforestation projects under way, EcoPlanet and its subsidiaries represent the largest developer of carbon removals in Africa.

Although we are a US company, our operational headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya from where we oversee the operational and financial management of our in-country teams in Ghana, South Africa, and Rwanda as well as our Central American and Southeast Asian subsidiaries.

Job Description

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

GHANA, WEST AFRICA

OVERVIEW

We are a global company applying our successful model of landscape restoration to contribute to three of the world’s most critical environmental problems: the need for effective solutions to mitigate global climate change; holistic restoration of the world’s most degraded landscapes; and a growing population that requires sustainable alternatives for consumer products and markets that still contribute to deforestation and deforestation driven emissions.

Our Ghana operations are undertaking the restoration of 11,000 hectares over the next 36-48 months. In addition to our planting program, EcoPlanet operates a community engagement and development program aimed at carrying out improving the lives of the surrounding communities. This program includes two key aspects:

1. The role out of key community projects with an initial focus on improved water access and sanitation for key villages;
2.  Implementation of an improved farming program, combining a demonstration farm with a series of smallholder farmer trainings on syntropic farming, agroforestry and permaculture techniques appropriate to the project location and climate.

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and above all adventurous Sustainable Development Manager to join our team in Agogo, Ghana. This is a 1 year fixed engagement.

Location: Rural - Based in Agogo, Ashanti Region. This role requires extensive time in the field – rain or shine.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sustainable Development Projects

• Coordinate the overall program of social impact projects and community engagement through work plan development and implementation according to the Community Engagement Plan.
• Be the on the ground lead working with our 3rd party regenerative farming experts to roll out an initial demo farm for regenerative farming, followed by the incorporation of smallholder farmers into this program with a scaling over the 36 months.
• Establish systems for project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Record and maintain documents on program activities, including weekly reporting.
• Organize program activities with the Community Liaison Officer, including serving as the key contact between external consultants and the project.
• Write annual and quarterly reports as required by project funders, including gathering and compiling all information necessary.
• Provide training and build capacity of the in-country community engagement team.
• Work with the EHS & Community Liaison Officer to manage interactions with key communities. This includes working within Company mechanisms for conflict resolution and attending meetings arranged by the Community Development Liaison between the community and the company.

Administration

• Manage local logistics and procurement as required by the project.
• Coordinate development and preparation of project costs including budgeting and expenditure tracking and reporting on program activities.
• Record and maintain documents on program activities, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.

Required Skills or Experience

• A Master’s Degree in International Development, Agriculture, Management, Social Sciences or other related field
• 3+ years’ experience coordinating and implementing community development programs.
• Excellent writing ability and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment as part of a multi-national Company
• Experience with syntropic farming / agroforestry or permaculture a plus
• Experience working with smallholder farmers a plus
• Experience working in West Africa a plus