Expression of Interest - Nitidæ is recruiting Project Managers on « Value Chains & Biodiversity »
As part of the development of its activities, Nitidæ is recruiting from September 2026 several Project Managers. The positions are based in France (for the coordination of a multi-country project), in West Africa (Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Benin) and in Mozambique. Project are funded by the European Union and its member states.
Role of the Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for the operational implementation of the project and the achievement of its results, ensuring coordination of activities, teams and partners. They oversee planning, budget monitoring and deliverable production, and guarantee the quality of technical and financial reporting to donors.
They ensure the mainstreaming of environmental and social requirements, and the coherence between assessments, needs analyses, consultations and activity implementation. They develop and manage institutional and private partnerships, and contribute to knowledge capitalisation.
The position reports functionally to the Country Representative and the Co-Directors of Nitidæ (or any designated substitute). They work in close collaboration with field teams, thematic experts at headquarters and operational partners.
Responsibilities
- Planning, Implementation and Monitoring & Evaluation
- Financial Management
- Technical and Financial Reporting
- Team Management
- Partnerships, Representation and Development
More details available in the full job offer here
Employment Conditions
Ready to go? Start date September – October 2026, based in Lyon or Sub-Saharan Africa (Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Bénin) and in Mozambique with regular field travel required
Positions based in Lyon (France)
- Fixed-term contract (CDD 2 years) under French law
- Salary per Nitidæ's pay scale, commensurate with profile and experience (Syntec collective agreement)
- 100% employer-funded health insurance
- Lunch vouchers (€11, 50% covered by the employer)
- Transport & mobility allowances
- Holiday bonus
- 214-day annual working schedule
Non-EU candidates applying for the Lyon-based position must hold a valid French or EU work permit at the time of application. Nitidæ is not in a position to sponsor work visa applications.
Positions based in Côte d'Ivoire or Mozambique
Non-national candidates
- Expatriate fixed-term contract under French law
- Salary per Nitidæ's expatriate pay scale
- International health insurance coverage
National candidates (Ivorian / Mozambican)
- Local fixed-term contract under applicable national law
- Salary per Nitidæ's local pay scale
- Health insurance under the applicable local scheme
Candidate Profile
Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in agronomy, forestry, environment/biodiversity or rural development
Experience: At least 5 years of experience, ideally in project management (NGO, consulting firm, international organisation, private sector), preferably in Africa or a tropical context
Technical skills: Good understanding of forest–biodiversity–agriculture issues and territorial, agroforestry and integrated conservation approaches. Sensitivity to gender, inclusion and community participation issues
Know-how: Strong coordination, organisational and prioritisation skills; ability to facilitate meetings and workshops, including remotely. Solid writing skills and ability to produce clear, structured deliverables
Languages: Fluent French–English MANDATORY ; English–Portuguese (for positions based in Mozambique)
Personal qualities: Autonomy, rigour, analytical ability, practical mindset and results-orientation. Ability to work in a multicultural and remote environment; a sense of humour is appreciated
Does this sound like you? Ready to join us?
Envoyez votre CV et lettre de motivation à jobs@nitidae.org en indiquant en objet : « Candidature – CP [AMI 2026] – [NOM, PRÉNOM] – [PAYS VISÉ] »
Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@nitidae.org with the subject line: « Application – PM [EOI 2026] – [LAST NAME, FIRST NAME] – [COUNTRY APPLIED FOR] »
Deadline: 15th of July 2026
Applications containing only a CV will not be considered. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. Following this Expression of Interest, specific calls for applications (by project / country) will be issued.