About GrowthAid
Founded in 2002, GrowthAid is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to creating lasting impact across Africa. We improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), and promote sustainable livelihoods in underserved communities.
Through partnerships with like-minded organizations, we deliver humanitarian relief, strengthen community resilience, and advocate for policies that drive change
Project Brief
The Carbon Mangrove Restoration & Conservation Project in Ghana aims to rehabilitate 10,000 hectares of degraded wetlands through large-scale mangrove planting, biodiversity enhancement, and community engagement. The objective is to restore critical mangrove ecosystems in the Keta Lagoon, strengthen coastal protection, and promote long-term ecosystem stewardship.
Role Summary
The Project Manager, a senior member of the GrowthAid Ghana Senior Management Team (SMT), will provide strategic leadership, donor liaison, and overall oversight of the Keta Lagoon Blue Carbon Mangrove Restoration & Conservation Project. He/She will ensure that the project achieves its ambitious objectives of restoring degraded wetlands, strengthening coastal resilience, and building long-term community ownership.
The Project Manager, as a GrowthAid Ghana staff member, will lead a senior management team—including Technical/Restoration, Community Engagement, Finance/Admin, and MEL managers—ensuring integration, accountability, and quality delivery. He/She will represent the project at the Project Steering Committee (PSC), with government, communities, and donors, positioning the project as a global model in blue carbon restoration.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Oversight
- Provide overall vision, leadership, and direction for the project, ensuring coherence with long-term sustainability goals.
- In collaboration with the Senior Management Team (SMT), ensure that the project team maintains cross-functional integration across technical, community, MEL, and finance units.
- Develop and oversee annual work plans, budgets, and performance frameworks, ensuring alignment with donor and organizational requirements.
- Anticipate risks and provide strategic guidance to safeguard project outcomes.
Donor & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison with donors, ensuring transparent communication, timely reporting, and strong partnerships.
- Represent the project at the PSC and in national, regional, and international forums on mangrove restoration, blue carbon, and ecosystem resilience.
- Foster constructive relationships with the Government of Ghana, traditional authorities, local assemblies, technical partners, and civil society actors.
Oversight of Technical & Programmatic Units
- Provide strategic direction to the Technical/Restoration Lead, Community Engagement Manager, MEL Manager, and Finance/Admin Manager.
- Approve technical and operational strategies developed by unit heads, ensuring consistency with project objectives and best practice.
- Ensure quality assurance, compliance, and adaptive learning across all program areas
Team Management & Capacity Building
- Build, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary senior management team, cultivating a culture of excellence, accountability, and inclusivity.
- Strengthen institutional capacity for long-term sustainability by nurturing leadership and succession planning within the project team
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Oversee MEL systems and ensure integration of ecological, social, and economic indicators into decision-making.
- Present consolidated, high-level reports to donors and the PSC, drawing on inputs from unit leads.
- Promote adaptive management and foster knowledge sharing across stakeholders and global restoration networks.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Coastal/Marine Ecology, Climate Change, or related field.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of senior-level leadership in large-scale coastal restoration, wetland/mangrove management, or complex environmental projects.
- Demonstrated track record in leading multi-stakeholder, multi-year programs with budgets exceeding USD 5M.
- Proven ability to engage donors, government, and communities at the highest levels.
- Strong experience in supervising technical specialists and integrating cross-disciplinary work streams.
- Prior experience in Ghana or similar West African ecosystems is an asset
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and representation skills in English.
- High-level financial literacy and results-based project management skills.
- Ability to inspire, mentor, and coordinate diverse teams.
- Commitment to sustainability, integrity, gender equity, and inclusive community participation