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Project manager in the Centre of Benin
The Organization for Sustainable Development and Biodiversity (ODDB ONG) is a Beninese non-profit NGO established in 2011, with headquarters in Cotonou. Its programs focus on community and sacred forests that are home to endangered primates and revolve around biodiversity conservation, environmental education, sustainable community development and climate change.
The ODDB is strengthening its presence in the municipality of Bassila (Donga), where it has been conducting a community-based conservation program for the critically endangered primate Geoffroy’s colobus. The village of Kikélé is home to the sacred forest of Kikélé and the Okouta Kobouna forest, on the outskirts of the Kouffé & Wari Mountains National Park Maro. To manage its activities in the area, the ODDB recruits a Project Manager based in Kikélé.
Job purpose
Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the holder ensures the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring-evaluation and reporting of the ODDB projects in central Benin, as a priority for the Geoffroy colobe conservation programme in Kikélé.
Duties
A. Planning and coordination: preparation of annual and operational work plans; coordination of activities at the sites; supervision of ecoguards, trainers, facilitators and providers; budget monitoring.
B. Technical implementation: ecological monitoring of community protected areas; patrol and SMART monitoring; nursery, native species reforestation, wood-energy and ecological corridor feasibility study; participatory and gender sensitive approaches.
C. Community mobilization and partnerships: facilitation of multi-stakeholder meetings and consultation frameworks; relations with Bassila Town Hall, forest services, customary and religious authorities as well as schools.
D. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting: monitoring of logical framework indicators; data collection and analysis; production of technical and financial reports; capitalization.
E. Communication and visibility: visibility of actions and partners; radio broadcasts in local language and documentary; production of content for the communication officer.
Candidate profile
Diploma of Bac+3 to Bac+5 in protected area management, wildlife conservation, forestry, environment, conservation biology, rural development or equivalent. At least 2 years of experience in the management of biodiversity conservation or community development projects, including a significant part in rural areas. Experience of TFP-funded projects with reporting; experience in field NGOs appreciated. License to drive a motorcycle or car.
Key skills
Ability to live in rural areas, organization, autonomy, rigor, ease of relationship, integrity.
Conditions
Post based in Kikélé (Bassila) with frequent travel and missions to headquarters in Cotonou; Renewable 12-month fixed term; 3-month trial period; pay based on DBOD schedule and experience; taking office in December 2026. Salary to negotiate. Languages: French, English. Only one job to fill.
Application file
The complete files are to be sent exclusively by e-mail, in a single PDF file, to , with the subject "Candidature Project Manager in Central Benin". Deadline: Tuesday 18 November 2026 at 17h. Any file that is incomplete or received after this deadline will not be considered.
The dossier includes: a cover letter addressed to the Executive Director of the ODDB; a detailed and updated CV with two
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