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The idea of WeForest came to Bill Liao in 2008 out of a thorough search for scientific evidence : Bill wanted to find a simple solution to the urgent issue of global warming. Marie-Noëlle Keijzer met Bill in 2009 and they decided to transform this idea into an NGO. WeForest has overtime developed a unique capacity to mobilize companies (ranging from start ups to large multinationals) to engage their employees and millions of consumers in restoring the world’s forests. Our team is spread over 3 continents and 12 countries sharing the same commitment for a better world.
The Role
The Africa Programme Director will coordinate and reinforce WeForest’s existing restoration activities in the region and focus on developing new project opportunities. We currently have a strong presence in Ethiopia (3 projects) and Zambia (2 projects), we are scaling-up in Tanzania, and we are starting a new project in Malawi.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategy: Co-Responsible for the Operational strategy (with the other Regional Director and the Ops P&Q Director) / Initiates and develops new projects in the region (ensuring they are science-driven, innovative, scalable and eventually self-funded).
Project Management: Accountable for the timely delivery of agreed project timelines.
Team Reinforcement: Actively support the country directors on project management, priorities management, acting as back up when needed / Supports the HR manager with staff development (needs and delivery).
Finance: Responsible for programme budgets validation and follow-up.
Risk Management: Risk analysis for current and potential projects.
Reporting: Manages and coordinates regional and country reporting.
Networking: Building and consolidating a strong partnership network at a regional level.
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