RESPONSABLE EQUIPE PROJET - SPECIALISTE BIODIVERSITE H/F

Agence Française de Développement; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable development. As a Project Team Leader specializing in biodiversity, you will lead initiatives that impact rural development and ecological transitions across diverse regions, including China and Tanzania. Your expertise will guide strategic discussions, mobilize partners, and drive project success. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global environmental efforts while collaborating with international stakeholders and enhancing your professional network. Be part of a mission that fosters economic prosperity and social bonds while protecting our planet.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in biodiversity and ecosystem management.
• Strong knowledge of AFD procedures and project engineering.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate project teams and manage funding for biodiversity-related projects.
• Facilitate networks and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Connaissances

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Preservation

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Formation

Engineering degree

Agronomy degree

Environmental Economics degree

Description du poste

RESPONSABLE EQUIPE PROJET - SPECIALISTE BIODIVERSITE H/F

Agence Française de Développement, Paris, France

Job Title: Responsable Equipe Projet - Spécialiste Biodiversité H/F

What will be your role?

Within the ARB division, your main missions will include:

1. Ensuring the technical and financial appraisal, coordination of skills, and monitoring of operations related to biodiversity, rural development, and agriculture, in connection with AFD Group clients. This involves coordinating and leading the project team (legal, environmental and social support expert, procurement expert, climate expert, other technical experts, etc.);
2. Contributing to the facilitation of a network of internal (other REPs and mission officers in various countries and thematic areas) and external actors to develop practices, knowledge, and operational, sectoral, and thematic intelligence for AFD Group;
3. Mobilizing financial and technical partners during project appraisal and promoting AFD Group's influence in your sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical and financial appraisal, coordination, and monitoring of operations: Support agency project identification, assume responsibility for project appraisal and follow-up, assist clients in formulating suitable solutions, manage project teams, mobilize funding, ensure proper implementation, coordinate with co-financiers, and share operational experiences.
2. Network facilitation: Contribute to strategic sector discussions, produce operational and thematic syntheses, engage with sectoral and thematic platforms, and maintain relationships with French and international stakeholders.
3. Partner mobilization: Engage French and international partners for technical support and additional funding, represent the group in sectoral events, and communicate on sectoral initiatives.
4. Specific thematic and geographic aspects: Manage projects related to territorial development, biodiversity preservation, protected areas, sustainable forest management, agricultural development, and rural development, with projects in China, Tanzania, and multi-country programs. Participate in cross-cutting biodiversity financing initiatives and international knowledge production.

Who are we looking for?

We seek an engineer, agronomist, environmental economist, or equivalent with expertise in ecology and natural resource management, with at least ten years of professional experience in biodiversity and ecosystem preservation/restoration. The candidate should have good knowledge of AFD procedures, project engineering skills, familiarity with European and international actors, and proficiency in English. Personal qualities include teamwork, communication skills, negotiation, rigor, autonomy, adaptability, listening skills, and political sensitivity.

Team and Organization

The position is based at AFD headquarters in Paris, within the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Biodiversity team (ARB), part of the Sustainable Development Solutions Department. The division manages approximately 300 projects across about 70 countries, with an annual project pipeline of around 50 new projects and a contribution of about one billion euros. It utilizes various financial instruments, including EU funds, CAFI, FVC, and others, focusing on ecological and productive transitions, resilient rural territories, and policies supporting ecological and territorial transitions.

Why join the French Development Agency?

Joining AFD means contributing to building a shared world that preserves the planet, social bonds, peace, partnerships, and economic prosperity.