Project Manager, Ghana

Job Mission

The Project Manager in Ghana will oversee a portfolio of international forestry projects in Terraformation’s Seed to Carbon Forest Accelerator, from project design through implementation and monitoring. They will help set strategy and experience for global forestry partners working to scale their forest restoration operations, interfacing closely with partners virtually and in-person to carry out due diligence, support the creation of feasibility studies and PDD writing, coordinate training, and support the implementation of forest restoration carbon projects.

This position will co-create key materials with forestry partners and will manage project timelines and deliverables to guarantee critical milestones and objectives are achieved. Working cross-functionally with Terraformation’s internal teams and experts, the Project Manager will streamline existing internal processes, collect and aggregate partner data for internal/external use, analyze partner reporting and key learnings, and ensure a high-quality partner experience.

Location: Remote; Ghana

• Oversee a portfolio of global carbon forest restoration projects, serving as the primary point of contact for regional partners operating primarily in Ghana from project design through implementation and monitoring.
• Lead internal and external coordination of deliverables with partners, including restoration training via Terraformation experts and external consultants.
• Set strategy and experience for global forestry partners, ensuring a collaborative working relationship and driving positive partner outcomes.
• Work closely with global partners to co-create work plans and key project documentation, including feasibility studies and project design documents.
• Oversee complex partner operations, tracking against project milestones, carbon standard requirements, budgets, and restoration objectives.
• Iterate upon existing internal partner processes - including onboarding, partner delivery, and reporting - to improve the efficacy of Terraformation’s partner operations.
• Detail reporting requirements, train teams where needed, and ensure quality data output.
• Travel frequently (expected to be up to 33%) to partner locations to assist in initial vetting, build relationships, liaise with government and community members, proactively identify risks and challenges, oversee training, and support the implementation of restoration projects.
• Build a network of regional stakeholders who can further Terraformation’s objectives, including government officials, NGO partners, and contractors.

• 7+ years of proven experience in relevant project management and operations roles
• Prior experience implementing forest restoration projects and/or carbon projects preferred, with a strong track record of working with local partners
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; master’s degree preferred
• Experience using project management software, familiarity with CRM platforms, and ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets or databases
• Partner-first mentality; ability to empathize and work closely with diverse global cultures and stakeholders
• English language fluency; secondary language proficiency in Twi, Ewe, or other regionally important languages highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex initiatives in a leadership role across teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to build narratives and provide recommendations and learnings based on data

About Terraformation

Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration. Our portfolio of high-quality projects is designed to restore forests that will remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long-term community income and benefits. Our project teams have planted over one million biodiverse and native trees, stored 131 million seeds, supported 19 forestry projects, and created over 700 jobs through reforestation efforts worldwide. 

Our innovative approach not only equips local forestry teams with training, technology, and access to capital, but also empowers businesses to be a part of the solution to climate change. By investing in our projects, businesses can directly address climate change, offset carbon emissions, meet net zero commitments, and enhance corporate sustainability initiatives. 

Terraformation’s mission-driven global team, which includes experts in forest science, carbon markets, operations management, and business development, demonstrates how diverse backgrounds drive innovation and create significant impact.

Learn more at terraformation.com

We are an equal-opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where relevant.