Projects & Sustainability Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Trento; Remoto; EUR 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international development organization is seeking a Projects & Sustainability Manager to enhance its initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa. The ideal candidate will oversee sustainable funding, ensure financial accountability, and work closely with local communities to devise income-generating strategies. The role requires proven project management experience and a passion for sustainable development. This is a full-time independent contractor position based in Europe.

Servizi

€10,000 quarterly salary

€220 quarterly contribution for mobile and broadband

Opportunity to work with communities

Competenze

• Demonstrated experience in project management, financial oversight, and sustainability planning.
• Strong business acumen for effective use of funds.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Italian is a plus.

Mansioni

• Design and oversee sustainable funding models.
• Evaluate financial feasibility of initiatives.
• Collaborate on income-generating strategies.

Conoscenze

Project management

Financial oversight

Sustainability planning

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Strumenti

Microsoft 365 Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Projects & Sustainability Manager — Independent Full-time Contractor. Location: Europe. Salary: €10,000 per quarter plus €220.00 per quarter as a contribution towards mobile phone, home broadband expenses and bank fees.

I am working with an international development organization that is seeking a Projects & Sustainability Manager to support its growing portfolio of initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa. The organization partners with local communities and institutions in areas with pressing development needs, with the goal of strengthening capacities, building skills, and creating pathways toward long-term self-sufficiency.

This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong business background who is passionate about sustainable development and driving financial accountability in community-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Design and oversee sustainable funding models that ensure financial accountability and long-term viability of projects.
• Financial & Business Oversight: Evaluate the financial feasibility of initiatives, ensuring recipients can meet repayment commitments and contribute to project sustainability.
• Sustainability & Growth: Collaborate with local communities and organizations to develop income-generating strategies that promote economic independence.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Conduct site visits (as required) to assess progress and produce comprehensive reports.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure transparency in fund allocation, repayment tracking, and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project management, financial oversight, and sustainability planning.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to ensure effective use of funds and promote responsible financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required. Knowledge of French, Spanish, or Italian is a plus.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align projects to financial sustainability goals and timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Background in business organizations or professional institutions in managerial / strategic roles required; NGO experience is an asset but not essential.
• A commitment to empowering vulnerable communities through sustainable solutions.