Project Manager – Value Chains & Biodiversity (Lyon/West Africa/Mozambique)

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the design and implementation of impact‑oriented value‑chain projects that integrate biodiversity conservation across several African countries and the French headquarters. Working from Lyon, West Africa (Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Benin) or Mozambique, you will coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, partners and donors to achieve project results.

Key responsibilities

• Define, plan and launch project activities in collaboration with partners and thematic experts.
• Lead field operations, monitor progress and adjust methodologies as needed.
• Set up and manage a monitoring‑and‑evaluation system, including logical frameworks and impact indicators.
• Oversee budget execution, financial reporting and compliance with donor requirements.
• Ensure environmental and social safeguards are mainstreamed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain institutional and private partnerships.
• Contribute to knowledge capitalisation and production of shareable outputs.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing development projects, preferably in agriculture, biodiversity or rural development.
• Strong understanding of landscape approaches and value‑chain dynamics.
• Ability to work across cultures and coordinate multi‑country teams.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• GIS
• Remote sensing