Programme Manager – Landscape Restoration & Carbon

About the role

World Vision is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the Nature+ Programme across the Mau and Mt. Elgon ecosystems in Kenya. The role combines technical, strategic and managerial responsibilities to deliver landscape restoration, carbon development and community‑based outcomes in several counties.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic leadership to ensure programme objectives are met on time and within 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, benefit‑sharing agreements and maintain accurate records for carbon registration and verification.
• Manage the programme budget together with the accountant, monitor expenditures and ensure financial audit compliance.
• Supervise and mentor programme staff, drive performance management and promote a culture of learning and inclusion.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years experience in natural resource management, forestry, climate change or landscape restoration.
• Degree in Development Studies, Project Management or a related field.
• Proven experience leading restoration programmes that involve protected and community‑managed lands.
• Familiarity with the voluntary carbon market, carbon accounting and monitoring protocols.

Required skills

• GIS and spatial planning.
• Carbon accounting and verification.
• Project management and budgeting.
• Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems.
• Stakeholder coordination and partnership management.