Job Opportunity for Senior Project Manager – AMP Himalaya at ATREE in Gangtok, Sikkim

**Job Description: Senior Project Manager – AMP Himalaya**

**Position Title:** Senior Project Manager – AMP Himalaya  

**Job Location:** Gangtok, Sikkim  

**About the Company:**  

ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment) is a non-profit organization dedicated to generating rigorous interdisciplinary knowledge for environmental conservation and sustainable development. In the Himalayan region, ATREE focuses on conserving biodiversity, restoring landscapes, and enhancing human well-being through its 10-year strategy, The Himalaya Initiative (THI).  

The AMP-Himalaya project, funded by donors, aims to conserve biodiversity, restore multi-functional landscapes, and promote nature-based rural livelihoods and climate change resilience over five years. It operates in three landscapes across India’s IHR: the Khangchendzonga Landscape, Trans-Himalayan Landscape, and Arunachal Pradesh.

**Experience Required:**  

– Advanced degree (Master’s) in environmental science, social sciences, or project management.

– 12-15 years of experience in development sector projects, with at least 6-8 years in project implementation.

– Experience working in mountainous regions is preferred.

– Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills.

– Understanding of NGO operations, budget management, and fundraising practices (FCRA/CSR).

– Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.

**Key Responsibilities:**  

1. **Leadership & Project Management:**  

   – Lead project design, planning, and implementation across thematic areas.

   – Manage project timelines, budgets, and compliance with donor guidelines.

   – Facilitate decision-making and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

2. **Operational Oversight:**  

   – Ensure project activities align with goals and outcomes.

   – Monitor progress and address challenges in collaboration with field teams.

3. **Monitoring & Reporting:**  

   – Develop and maintain project MIS, ensuring timely reporting to donors.

   – Conduct regular monitoring of deliverables and adjust strategies as needed.

4. **Stakeholder Engagement:**  

   – Represent ATREE with government officials, community leaders, and partners.

   – Gather feedback to enhance project delivery.

5. **Documentation & Learning:**  

   – Document implementation processes and share best practices.

   – Facilitate capacity building and knowledge sharing within the organization.

6. **Team Management:**  

   – Supervise and motivate project teams, ensuring alignment with objectives.

   – Provide technical support and foster collaboration across ATREE units.

**Competencies:**  

– Project management expertise, including financial oversight and M&E.

– Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.

– Excellent communication and report writing abilities.

– Results orientation and strategic thinking.

– Ability to lead diverse teams and provide constructive feedback.

**Duration of Engagement:** 3 years initially, extendable by another 2 years.  

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to environmental conservation in the Himalayas while working with a dedicated team at ATREE.