Programme Manager – Nature+ Landscape Restoration

About the role

The Programme Manager will lead the Nature+ programme across Mau and Mt. Elgon ecosystems, overseeing landscape restoration, carbon programme development, GIS and spatial planning, and stakeholder engagement. This senior role reports to the Regional Manager and supervises programme staff.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic leadership to ensure timely delivery of programme objectives and donor expectations.
• Coordinate restoration interventions with Kenya Forest Service, county governments, community forest associations and other local institutions.
• Oversee land‑tenure, carbon‑rights assessments and ensure compliance with carbon standards and environmental safeguards.
• Lead stakeholder engagement on carbon ownership, benefit‑sharing and participation agreements.
• Manage programme budgets, monitor expenditures and ensure high‑quality reporting and audit outcomes.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in natural resource management, forestry or climate‑related programmes.
• Proven experience leading multi‑stakeholder environmental projects in Kenya.
• Strong understanding of carbon standards, land‑use regulations and social safeguards.

Required skills

• GIS and spatial planning
• Carbon programme development and verification
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership management
• Budget monitoring and financial reporting