Paid Vacancy: Project manager (full time) - Reforestation and Nature Conservation in Costa Rica

The Work with Nature foundation is looking for a Project manager: Reforestation and Nature Conservation in Costa Rica. Is this you?

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About us

As a relatively small organization, the Work with Nature foundation has directed its conservational efforts to the foothills of Matina since 2014. We focus on the conservation of rainforest, reforestation, scientific research and environmental education. At our local research center, we receive (inter)national students and volunteers as we constantly improve knowledge and practices on rainforest conservation.

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Job description

You will manage two distinct projects while being part of the local team.

1. Nature conservation project (3 days a week)

  • Execute several well-defined wildlife conservation goals.
  • Manage a small team of local workers.
  • Keep track on established planning.
  • Manage budgets for separate goals.
  • Write yearly budget and achievement reports.
  • Assist in writing new fund applications.
  • Help to improve nature conservation practices.

2. Reforestation project (2 days a week)

  • Oversee a recently planted reforestation with scientific research component.
  • Work together with a local tree planting organization.
  • Manage a small maintenance team.
  • Supervise international students during rounds of measurements.
  • Manage different types of measuring equipment.
  • Report to the foundation and partner University of Utrecht.
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Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with these qualifications:

  • Bachelors in a relevant field e.g. biology, nature conservation,
    forestry engineering (master desirable)
  • Several years of experience in project management and budget control
  • English advanced, Spanish intermediate (advanced desirable)
  • Independent, flexible and adventurous.
  • Willing to combine office hours and field work

What we offer

  • One-year project (3-month trial period)
  • Start in August 2025
  • Fulltime
  • $1200 per month
  • Board and lodging (private house) included at project site
  • Travel to and from Costa Rica is not covered
  • Health insurance is your personal responsibility
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The atmosphere at the Work with Nature Foundation

We are a team of nature enthusiasts in the small town of San Miguel de Matina. General management is done by two Dutch biologists (40 and 42 years) and amongst the 10–15-person local staff we have a guide, cooks, rangers, guards and cleaner. On average, there are 8-12 international visitors on site, working as interns or volunteers. The mindset can be described as (1) we all learn from one another (2) motivation comes from passion and (3) nature conservation is about an integrated approach in which all those involved are included.