Project Manager (M/F)

Mamaland, a Mota-Engil Group company, is dedicated to the development and maintenance of sustainable systems through a more inclusive approach, with the aim of generating Prosperity for the Planet and for People. The MoRe Project is a large-scale initiative, with an expected duration of 40 years, focused on forest restoration and sustainable development in Malawi. The project aims to restore 555,000 hectares of degraded land through reforestation, agroforestry, and assisted natural regeneration, while promoting the active involvement of local communities. Through this approach, MoRe seeks to generate long-lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits, contributing to ecological resilience and the well-being of populations.

Role description:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall operational delivery of the MoRe Malawi Project, ensuring that forestry, agroforestry, restoration, and Nature-Based Solutions activities are executed safely, on time, within budget and in line with the Project’s requirements.

This is a strong field-based leadership role, translating strategy, technical design, and certification requirements into effective execution on the ground and coordinating the main operational functions of the Project.

Main Responsabilities:

• Lead the day-to-day execution of the MoRe Malawi Project.

• Manage large-scale forestry, agroforestry, restoration, nursery, planting, and ANR activities.

• Ensure delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality and operational KPIs.

• Coordinate field teams, contractors, infrastructure, logistics, equipment, and resources.

• Ensure field implementation is aligned with the Project’s carbon methodologies, MRV requirements and validation/verification processes.

• Work closely with Carbon/Science, GIS, Communities, Planning, SHEQ, Finance and Procurement teams.

• Manage operational risks, deviations, and corrective actions.

• Maintain effective relationships with designated government authorities, local communities, and other key stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with applicable SHEQ, environmental, social and company standards.

• Promote and ensure the integration of sustainability principles across all project activities, balancing operational delivery with environmental, social, biodiversity, and long-term ecosystem restoration objectives.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Forestry, Agronomy, Agroforestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 10 years’ proven track record in managing large-scale projects, overseeing complex projects, and leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Proven experience managing large-scale field operations and multidisciplinary teams.

• Practical experience in carbon projects is mandatory, under Verra/VCS or similar recognized standards..

• Strong operational, planning, budgeting, and people-management capabilities..

• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is highly desirable.

• Fluent English and valid driving license.