Job Description

We are a future- and quality-oriented company with wide-ranging and exciting areas of employment in Germany and abroad. We are always looking for exellent employees of various branches. To contribute to our success you have to be creative, qualified and ambitious.



We offer multifaceted and challenging remits, ambitious project works, own areas of responsibility and modern employment conditions. We will give you the room you need to realize your own initiatives and encourage innovative approaches.

1.21-2025_11: Project Manager (m/f/d) in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management for francophone Africa

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WHO WE ARE:

Dorsch Impact is an independent, experienced, and reliable consultancy for international development cooperation. We provide tailor-made, sustainable solutions to address the global challenges of the future. Our work combines decades of diverse expertise with in-depth local knowledge. Together with our local partners, we develop and implement lasting solutions to improve the living conditions and livelihoods of individuals and communities worldwide. Dorsch Impact is part of Dorsch Global, a globally active planning and consulting group. More than 7,500 experts from over 60 countries come together under the Dorsch Global umbrella to shape a sustainable future.



Our company is growing and evolving! We are currently undergoing an exciting phase of transformation as part of a merger.

We are looking for you!

For our Nature Conservation, Forestry and Governance Department, we are looking for a

Project Manager (m/f/d) in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will work in a team of consultants with increasing responsibility in the areas of project management, acquisition of new projects, business development and project missions in your field of specialization. We are looking for motivated and committed colleagues (m/f/d), who will support us in the day-to-day management of our on-going projects and assist us in the acquisition of new projects. Duty station will be Essen, Germany, with regular overseas travel.



Key responsibilities will include:

Preparation of technical and financial bids Preparation of Prequalification documents Project Management (technical, administrative, financial) Expert-missions in your field of expertise Backstopping-missions

YOUR PROFILE:

University degree in the fields related to: Nature Conservation, Forestry, Geography, Natural Resources Management, or related Three (3) years of professional experience in development cooperation, preferably in emerging economics Nature conservation and rural development (e.g. in projects in and around national parks, in economic development or the promotion of livelihoods of groups living in the vicinity of protected areas) Participatory natural resource management (e.g. community forestry, promotion of agroforestry value chains, land use planning, securing land rights, conflict mitigation) Working with target groups and intermediaries at the grassroots (civil society) and meso levels (municipalities) Ability to work in intercultural teams and willingness to travel abroad Working experience in francophone Africa Excellent French language skills and very good English language skills. Language skills in German would be a distinct asset Proven writing, communication and presentation skills Familiar with the procedures and processes of international development cooperation We expect a high degree of independence, teamwork, flexibility and intercultural and communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

Meaningful and responsible tasks in a growing company with a strong social impact Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths that foster agility and innovation A dynamic, international team that values collaboration and a positive work environment Freedom to contribute your own ideas and actively shape processes Strong focus on work-life balance: flexible working hours, hybrid work options including remote work, 30 days of vacation, overtime compensation Team events, attractive employee benefits, and a culture of appreciation and respect

INTERESTED?

Please contact our HR & Recruitment Team

career@dorsch-impact.de

to express your interest and to send your complete application documents with the

subject line

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1.21-2025_11: Project Manager (m/f/d) in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management for francophone Africa

We look forward to meeting you!

Contact

Please contact our HR & Recruitment Team

career@dorsch-impact.de

Country: Germany Region and duty station: Essen Office Starting immediately * Full-time / Part-time