Project Manager
Project Manager
Based in Moyobamba, Peru
Full time position, local contract
Field travels : 60%
Starting date: May 2025
PUR Description
PUR is a global, impact-focused B-Corp specializing in the development of environmental restoration projects, known as 'nature-based solutions' (NbS). Since 2008, we have been helping the world’s largest organizations meet their ESG targets, reduce their environmental footprint, and regenerate the ecosystems they depend on across complex supply chains. Having developed over 45 projects in more than 30 countries, PUR is recognized as both a pioneer and leader in a sector that is now at the forefront of global efforts to address the ongoing climate and biodiversity crisis.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to fostering and operationalizing insetting strategies—interventions by companies within their own value chains designed to reduce GHG emissions while creating positive impacts for communities, landscapes, and ecosystems. By championing this insetting approach, we aim to create a holistic range of benefits that extend beyond ecological restoration, encompassing social and economic dimensions through enhanced agricultural yields and resilience to climate change-induced stresses, among others.
One of the distinctive features of our work is our ability to tailor projects to the specific needs of different regions and communities. By recognizing the unique characteristics of each ecosystem and the cultural context of the communities involved, we ensure our initiatives are contextually relevant and have a meaningful and sustainable impact. All our projects are developed in close collaboration with local actors, including cooperatives, NGOs, governments, and corporations.
Today, we employ 200 staff across 16 countries with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto.
www.pur.co
Industry Description
PUR operates within the dynamic and rapidly evolving sector of environmental consultancy services and nature-based solutions markets. These markets are closely linked with the voluntary carbon markets (VCM) when NbS projects produce carbon credits that can be traded on the VCM. The NbS market has recently gained traction as society recognizes the invaluable services provided by nature and the need to preserve, restore, and harness these services to mitigate and adapt to environmental challenges. To be considered a nature-based solution, projects must effectively address real societal challenges and offer strong environmental, economic, and social benefits for local communities.
Market KPIs:
If combined with deep decarbonization efforts, NbS projects could provide up to 30% of the mitigation needed to limit global warming to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels by 2030 (World Economic Forum, 2023)
NbS project credits make up the largest volumes of carbon credits available in the VCM (voluntary carbon markets ) with $9bn invested between 2020 and 2022 (Sylvera, 2023)
In 2021, the VCM was estimated to be worth $2 billion, four times its 2020 value. By 2030, the market is expected to reach $10 to $40 billion (BCG, 2022).
5,307 companies have set science-based targets - a 4.2x increase since 2022 – and a significant driver of demand within the NbS and VCM markets (SBTi, 2024)
We’re looking for a Project Manager to be based in Mayobamba to manage the escalation of our coffee agroforestry projects and supervise the operations in two regions (San Martin and Huanuco). You will also manage a team.
Your role is to coordinate internal teams and external partners, ensuring successful project delivery while utilizing technical expertise, field knowledge, and data insights.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Project Management
Build and manage the project’s quantitative & qualitative targets and the chronogram to meet them
Establish a quality control plan: ensure regular contract verification from the desk and in the field according to the continuous verification protocols
Review and validate project deliverables before the payment of invoices, and transfer payment orders to the Accounting team
Lead the Adaptive Management process by leveraging data analysis and feedback from internal & external stakeholders (clients, partners, farmers). Be ready to challenge and adjust the project design annually using your technical expertise and your operational experience, to enhance the project’s permanence
Create and manage budgets & reforecasts to enable informed decision-making and keep control on costs
Internal coordination & reporting
Set-up, plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of project activities at the country(ies) level.
Be accountable for the quality and impact of operations by ensuring the respect of field, financial and due diligence standard procedures
Own your metrics & build corrective action plan to align with targets and budget (if necessary)
Leverage existing KPI to raise alerts to the Project Manager, Country and Regional Manager and to drive adaptive management towards contract performance & quality
Lead the budget & reforecast management as well as the financial consolidation of the country/ies operations, ensuring a smooth collaboration with the Finance team
Drive excellence in the operations to guarantee the target impact (field impact, financial sustainability)
Guarantee a good implementation of the global strategy in the region by working closely with the direct reports and ensuring a good level of communication to cascade information
Stakeholders Management
Audit and update due diligence information on partners (incl. KYS) on a yearly basis
Lead the negotiation of contracts signed with the implementing partners, with the support and review of the Legal team
Organise regular meetings with the partners, leveraging data analysis and insights, to co-build adaptive management plans and enable agile decision-making
Train the implementing partners’ teams on PUR methodologies, and provide timely feedback to implementing partners to improve project proceedings
Organize consultation and information-sharing events with local stakeholders (incl. FPIC process)
Team Management & Administration
Coordinate with HR on the onboarding, training, promotions and annual reviews of own staff, to guarantee smart objectives and personal development
Accountable for own team’s use of the company tools (ex. Timesheets, ERP, etc.), providing guidance and validating timesheets, expense reports, letters of mission, etc.
Resource allocation and management, including anticipation of potential additional recruitments to own projects
Use own expertise to provide feedback for tool improvement
Bachelor’s or higher in Natural Resource Management, Agronomy, Forestry, Agroforestry, Rural Development, or related fields
At least 7 years of experience managing community-driven Nature-based Solutions projects, including 4+ years in coffee sector or reforestation in the Peruvian Amazon
Expertise in community work with coffee, cacao organizations, and reforestation activities in Peru
Familiarity with data collection and management tools
Knowledge of carbon certification for afforestation/reforestation projects is a plus
Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize, adapt, and manage teams effectively
Decision-making based on project and data insights
Autonomy, reliability, and a high sense of responsibility
Ability to build trust and work with stakeholders (communities, local authorities, cooperatives, teams)
Solution-oriented, with excellent communication and reporting skills (writing reports, proposals, etc.)
Fluent in English and Spanish
Willingness to travel and make field visits, and availability to reside in Moyobamba (San Martin)
Legal right to work in Peru
Recruitment process :
HR interview
Case study with the Country Manager & Project Manager
References check
At PUR, we strive to build inclusive teams and an equitable workplace where our employees feel respected, supported, and empowered. As a global company operating across six continents, we recognize that diversity in the workplace is essential to achieving our mission.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other aspect that makes them unique.
PUR is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you require accommodation or consideration throughout the interview process, let us know, and we will do our best to support you.