Head of Project & Office – Environmental Peacebuilding

About the role

The Head of Project & Office will lead a 24‑month environmental peacebuilding initiative in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, strengthening community resilience and fostering constructive relationships with local authorities and stakeholders. Based in Bunia with frequent travel to Epulu and other sites in Ituri Province, the role combines strategic project leadership with on‑the‑ground office management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of the project, ensuring implementation on schedule, within budget, and to high technical standards.
• Manage and update key program tools, including work plans, spending, procurement, M&E, and recruitment plans.
• Develop and adapt strategic and programmatic approaches based on contextual dynamics.
• Coordinate closely with the Country Director, Program, Finance, Operations, M&E, and regional teams.
• Lead the Bunia office and the Epulu sub‑office, supervising both project and support staff.
• Maintain strong partner relationships and ensure effective collaboration with ICCN, provincial authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Report on progress, financials, and outcomes to senior leadership and donors, particularly USAID.

Required profile

• Proven experience in leading large‑scale development or environmental projects.
• Strong coordination, communication, and peacebuilding expertise.
• Solid partner‑management abilities and technical knowledge in natural resource management, conflict transformation, and wildlife conservation.
• Demonstrated experience managing USAID grants.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the project area.

Required skills

• Project and budget management
• Partner and stakeholder management
• USAID grant administration
• Natural resource management
• Peacebuilding and conflict transformation