Categories: Agronomy, Environment, Forestry, Project Management
About AGROMAP
AGROMAP (https://agro-map.com/) is a regional company headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. It designs and implements sustainability projects through Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in Côte d'Ivoire, Congo Brazzaville, Cameroon, Ghana, and Guinea. These projects have a positive socio-economic impact on small producers and their communities as they improve their resilience to the effects of climate change. AGROMAP is strongly committed to the development of high-quality forest carbon credit projects. To ensure the operational implementation of projects in the field, four strategic areas have been identified, namely NBS, Consulting, Renewable Energy, and Technology. As part of the implementation of a major ecosystem restoration and biodiversity preservation project in Haut-Sassandra, AGROMAP is looking for a KARIDJA Project Manager in Côte d'Ivoire in the Haut-Sassandra region (Daloa).
Information on the general framework of the position
The overall objective of the "Project for the Rehabilitation of Degraded Areas and Biodiversity Conservation of 70,000 hectares of agroforestry in Haut-Sassandra," known as "KARIDJA," is to contribute to the restoration of forest cover in order to generate carbon credits. Indeed, the national forest cover of approximately 16 million hectares is estimated at 2.97 million hectares in 2021, or less than 10% of the total area, with only 13.3% in classified forests and 32.2% in protected areas. The financial structure of the Project was developed by aDryada (https://adryada.com/), with funding provided by national and international investors. AGROMAP is primarily responsible for implementing the Project, with support from the Ministry of Water and Forests and other relevant ministries of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. The project was designed in response to the call from the Ivorian government, whose law on the new forestry policy, promulgated on July 23, 2019, specifies the involvement of the private sector in the management of classified forests through concessions. These concessions mainly concern the management of natural forests, the creation of industrial reforestation sites, the creation of agricultural plots associated with the forest (agroforestry), agro-sylvo-pastoral management, ecotourism development, and the creation of long-term carbon and biodiversity sinks. The Project entered its operational phase after the signing in November 2025 of the agreement between the State of Côte d'Ivoire and the consortium formed by AGROMAP and aDryada. The Project's implementation approach consists of establishing a common vision to ensure the involvement of all stakeholders.
AGROMAP is seeking a Project Manager who is an excellent leader in managing large infrastructure projects and has experience in management and personnel from different disciplines in order to produce results in a timely manner. The successful candidate will also be able to develop effective strategies and tactics in a collaborative environment with rural populations. The goal is to ensure that all programs produce the results expected by our organization.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the company's CEO, the KARIDJA Project Director will be primarily responsible for
Strategic management of the program and projects
- Formulate, organize, coordinate, and monitor programs;
- Ensure consistency between program objectives and the company's strategic objectives, and make strategic decisions to successfully complete projects;
- Provide strategic advice to teams and project managers;
- Oversee the progress of operations, supervise and guide project managers and other team members, and evaluate them;
- Establish the program, governance, and standards; manage the day-to-day details of multiple projects;
- Manage the budget and funding channels for maximum productivity;
- Implement changes, manage risks and resources;
- Ensure the internal consistency of the program and its external consistency with investment planning;
- Assess the program's profitability and aim to maximize return on investment;
- Resolve difficulties with larger-scale projects and prepare reports for investors.
Operational coordination of the program
- Develop detailed plans for all phases of the program, including short-, medium-, and long-term objectives;
- Ensure compliance with international regulatory requirements and best practices related to standards;
- Develop and maintain dashboards, tools, databases, and other monitoring mechanisms to assess sustainable performance;
- Regularly analyze the program to identify the projects that comprise it and prioritize them according to needs and objectives to be achieved.
- Ensure the analysis, classification, and treatment of strategic and systemic risks:
- Ensure that the required environmental and social safeguards are implemented;
- Coordinate the activities of various internal and external stakeholders (partners, consultants, suppliers);
- Organize regular meetings to monitor projects, assess risks, and propose solutions;
- Provide weekly and monthly reports to the CEO, partners, and local communities, and promote the resulting guidelines;
- Represent the project to local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders. ;
- Ensure effective communication of progress by highlighting the achievements of projects in communities;
Ensure that a monitoring and evaluation system is put in place:
- Establish and implement a program monitoring and evaluation system at the strategic, operational, and financial levels;
- Ensure responsibility for monitoring, evaluation, and learning among teams;
- Write periodic reports on achievements, challenges, and opportunities;
- Structure and implement an internal audit system to ensure compliance with environmental standards and project guidelines.
Administrative and Financial Management:
- Establish budgets and timetables for each phase of the program;
- Ensure the administrative and financial management of the program, including human resources, contracts, and procurement management;
- Prepare calls for tenders and coordinate the selection of suppliers;
- Coordinate the drafting of specifications for service providers;
- Take responsibility for program participants and suppliers;
- Coordinate expenditure monitoring and ensure that the project remains within budget;
- Prepare and submit funding applications and financial reports.
Requirements – Candidate Profile Minimum Qualifications
Training
Education: Minimum 5 years of higher education in agronomy, environment, sustainable management, project management, or any other related field;
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of proven experience as a Program Manager or in another management position for large-scale infrastructure or sustainability projects, preferably in the fields of agronomy, forestry, and agroforestry;
- Understanding the carbon market and climate issues;
- In-depth understanding of project/program management techniques and methods;
- Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles;
- Knowledge of sustainable practices, natural resource management, and environmental issues;
- Ability to meet deadlines, good writing skills, rigorous and precise;
- Be a force of conviction and make proposals;
- Good listening and interpersonal skills, ability to anticipate, adaptability and responsiveness under pressure, ability to manage a team;
- Have strong analytical and synthesis skills, with a methodical and rigorous approach.
Skills & attitudes
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Excellent problem-solving skills;
- Ability to manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams;
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
- Be perfectly bilingual in French and English;
- Independence, open-mindedness, rigor, and critical thinking will be valued;
- Organizational skills and ability to multitask;
- Sensitivity to environmental issues, particularly with regard to forest ecosystems and agroforestry;
- The desire to get involved in a cause with strong values and contribute to our wonderful and ambitious adventure will be clearly appreciated;
- Good knowledge of international standards for sustainable management;
- Good understanding of quality management system requirements.
Working conditions
- Position based in Abidjan;
- Attractive remuneration, depending on experience and profile;
- Start as soon as possible;
- 12-month fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of renewal after performance evaluation.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the criteria are asked to send the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae + contacts and e-mail addresses of three references;
- Cover letter + salary expectations ;
- Copies of diplomas obtained in relation to the profile sought.
At the following address: recrutements@agro-map.com and info@agro-map.com, specifying in the subject line the title of the position: "KARIDJA Project Manager."
Application deadline: January 10, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
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