Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hungary.

📋 Description

• Oversee LENs Hungary and other regenerative agriculture initiatives in collaboration with farmers, partners, and PbN agronomists.

• Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risks, and documentation efficiently.

• Ensure timely delivery of contractual obligations while meeting quality standards.

• Recruit and assist LENs farmers, establish agricultural networks, and promote the adoption of regenerative practices.

• Organize farmer engagement activities and utilize feedback to enhance implementation processes.

• Serve as the primary contact for partners and funders in Hungary.

• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and progress updates effectively.

• Contribute to the development of proposals, budgets, presentations, funding partnerships, and new landscape initiatives.

• Assist in monitoring and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Maintain precise records of farmer and project data.

• Prepare timely reports for stakeholders.

• Monitor expenditures, verify deliverables from contractors and suppliers, and assist in forecasting and financial reporting.

• Create a delivery plan, budget overview, and monitoring priorities for the Hungary portfolio.

• Coordinate project delivery, farmer engagement, and communication with stakeholders.

• Identify partnership opportunities for regenerative agriculture within Hungary.

• Establish priorities for the upcoming year in collaboration with the Programme Manager for Regenerative Agriculture.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Rural Development, Geography, Sustainability, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of five years of experience in project management.

• Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships.

• Proficient in project and budget management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, as well as data management, analysis, and interpretation.

• Strong organizational, stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills, with cultural sensitivity.

• Commercial acumen, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

• Working proficiency in both Hungarian and English.

• Possession of a valid driving license.

• Access to a personal vehicle.

• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Hungary, including regular visits to farms and project sites.

• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification is a significant advantage.

• Experience working with farmers and agricultural stakeholders or with grant or donor-funded projects is preferred.

• A solid understanding of agricultural systems, sustainability challenges, and principles and practices of regenerative agriculture is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Global work culture.

• High level of flexibility, including remote work options.

• Comprehensive onboarding and professional training.

• Excellent opportunities for growth and career development.

• Potential for future international travel opportunities.

• A friendly and international team of colleagues in a pleasant work environment.

• Private health insurance.

• Annual leave entitlement in accordance with local laws.

• Employer of Record (EOR) employment arrangement.