Project Manager, ATER Brazil

External Posting; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An international environmental organization is seeking a Project Manager for a crucial project in the Brazilian Amazon. The role focuses on improving productivity for rural producers and implementing sustainable practices within the açaí and cocoa value chains. Candidates should have substantial experience in project management, particularly in the Amazon, and will be responsible for supervision, training, and ensuring all project objectives are met. This is a full-time position based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Qualificações

• 10 years of specific experience in managing complex projects related to technical assistance and rural extension.
• At least 5 years of experience managing projects in the Amazon.
• Experience working with international NGOs in the Amazon.

Responsabilidades

• Provides strategic supervision for technical assistance and rural extension programs.
• Supervises activities of Engineers and Specialists in Pará.
• Implements training plans and capacity-building activities.
• Prepares reports and communicates with the leadership team.
• Ensures project objectives and outputs are met.

Conhecimentos

Project Management Methodology

Project / Program Management

Construction Estimating

Construction Experience

PMBOK

Visio

Construction Management

Project Management Software

Microsoft Project

Project Management Lifecycle

Contracts

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, or related fields

Master's degree in project management or related disciplines

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Position summary :

In the Brazilian Amazon in the state of Pará in the municipalities of Breves, Curralinho and Ponta de Pedras, Rainforest Alliance is seeking a project manager to join the team of a technical assistance and rural extension project to be implemented in the state of Pará.

The project will be carried out in close collaboration with SEDAP to improve the productive capacities of rural producers and social productive organizations, implement sustainable and low-carbon practices in the açaí and cocoa value chains, and develop bioeconomy projects eligible for financing through rural credit lines and programs as well as relevant incentive mechanisms.

Rainforest Alliance is recruiting specialized professionals focused on topics such as regenerative agriculture, bio-business, socio-bioeconomy, productive restoration, rural technical assistance, access to credit and related activities. The focus is on professionals with experience and active work in the state of Pará, particularly on Marajó Island, considering the project location.

Responsibilities

• The Rainforest Alliance Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate.
• Provides overall strategic supervision and guidance for technical assistance and rural extension programs.
• Supervises the activities of Engineers, Specialists and Technicians in Pará and ensures project execution according to the work plan.
• Develops and implements the training plan for associated trainers and supervises all capacity-building activities and involved professionals.
• Prepares reports and strategic documents on the project and maintains constant communication with the leadership team.
• Ensures that all project objectives and the delivery of technical, financial and compliance outputs are met as required.
• Participates in field activities and visits to demonstrative units leading the technical team and local partners and allies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, Sciences or similar area and/or project management related fields;
• Master's degree or equivalent level in project management or other consulting-related disciplines;
• 10 years of specific experience in managing complex projects that include technical assistance and rural extension activities;
• At least 5 years of the 10 years mentioned of specific experience in managing complex projects that include technical assistance and rural extension activities in the Amazon;
• Experience working for international NGOs and international cooperation projects in the Amazon.

Level : 3

Deadline : 09 January 2026

Salary : Commensurate with experience

Notes : Only candidates legally authorized to work in Brazil will be considered.

If you have any questions about the job vacancy please contact the HR department.

The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender race color ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity ages disability and any other protected group.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, PMBOK, Visio, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1