Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.
Amid growing consensus that the protection, restoration, and improved management of ecosystems can provide at least 30% of the climate mitigation needed to limit warming to 1.5°C, Conservation International (CI) has set ambitious targets to realize the potential of natural climate solutions (NCS) worldwide. The West and Central Africa subregional office within the Africa Field management Unit (FMU) is working across CI to source and finance a portfolio of high-quality NCS mangoves conservation projects, creating industry-leading partnerships with the private sector and connections with CI field programs to ensure delivery of ambitious climate and conservation targets. The FMU team prioritizes impact through community engagement, biodiversity, safeguards, and high-quality carbon credits, as well as through projects which are located in Climate and Biodiversity hotspots. Each member of this team plays a critical role in making this impact mission a success.
This position is an integral part of the West and Central Africa team. The Director, Mangroves of West Africa, Leads for the subregion, supports all commercial elements of a NCS Blue carbon finance project. The role will manage high-quality and integrity, large-scale Mangroves landscape conservation projects utilizing CI’s presence and experience along with their own cultivated network. CI is looking for a self-determined and motivated candidate who is able to navigate complex environments in various countries within the region. This position will be the lead for Mangroves projects and will usher projects through our project cycle, ensuring that project partners understand the value that CI brings to the project while also contextualizing and understanding the interests of CI, partners, and support management of the broader FMU. The candidate will work with the Africa Field Division to develop a Mangrove landscape conservation strategy that supports and elevates the Field Divison strategy, while also ensuring the development of a high-quality and diversified portfolio. The candidate will support fundraising efforts – working with both the Africa Field Division and the global Blue carbon team to help generate more investment at the project and portfolio level, including the preparation of investment materials.