Consultancy - IKI Project Manager

Application deadline: 29 November, 23.59 Pacific / Fiji Time.

Budget: Overall consultancy fee per annum will be 24,000 euro, the payments will be done quarterly once deliverables for each quarter/month have been submitted.

Location: Samoa.

Duration: The consultancy duration will be for three years, 2027 - 2029.

BirdLife International (Pacific) is seeking a consultant to act as `Project Manager` for the Samoa component of the regional project Restoring Pacific Islands for Nature and People.

Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) are biodiversity hotspots and cultural strongholds, yet they face unprecedented threats from climate change and invasive species. Rats, feral pigs, and cats degrade ecosystems, reduce food security, and undermine resilience to extreme weather events. The Restoring Pacific Islands for Nature and People project is a seven-year, €20M investment by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) to address invasive species, climate change, and biodiversity loss on islands.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES:

The Samoa Project Manager will ensure the effective implementation of project activities on time, within budget and in compliance with donor and organisational requirements. Based in Samoa, the role will oversee project planning, partner coordination, financial and operational management, monitoring and reporting, and stakeholder engagement to support the successful delivery of biosecurity, invasive species management, ecosystem restoration and native species reintroduction activities. Working closely with BirdLife's Island Restoration Team located in the BirdLife International Fiji office.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Successful management of multi-million funded projects, including successful management of budgets, workplans, outputs, and timeframes.

• Ability to articulate invasive species effects on Pacific Island ecosystems, livelihoods, climate resilience and management solutions. Experience in successfully delivering invasive species management interventions (eradications, biosecurity) for biodiversity, socio-economic and climate resilience outcomes.

• Ability to inform the technical planning, risk management, and regulatory processes for biosecurity, invasive vertebrate eradications and native species translocations in Samoa.

• Samoan citizen based in Samoa, fluent in Samoan and English. Knowledge of Samoan cultural practices and sensitivity to fa’asamoa and experience in community and national stakeholder engagement delivering nature conservation, and associated livelihood outcomes.

• Highly developed outdoor field work skills in Samoa, and experienced with basic living conditions (including camping) for extended periods (2 - 3 weeks).

• Ability to travel to Fiji and other Pacific Island locations if required for up to two weeks at a time.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

In addition to the CV or the person(s) undertaking the work, we also ask that you include the following:

• A detailed proposal outlining the approach to meeting the objectives and deliverables.

• Number of person days they would be ready to provide from the date of signing of the contract agreement.

• CVs of the key team members, highlighting relevant experience.

• A detailed budget, covering Consultant/Consultancy fees, data access (if applicable), and any associated costs. The budget must reflect the scope of work and deliverables outlined.

• A timeline that aligns with the project’s required milestones.

FULL TERMS OF REFERENCE:

Before submitting the application, please ensure you have read through the full terms of reference here.