Project Manager, Water Security

Are you looking to join the global race to stabilise both the environment and the economy? Are you looking for a role that combines your professional experience with an ethical focus? CDP is where business leaders, financiers and policymakers turn for innovative, systemic solutions. This is an exciting, impact-oriented role working on a globally significant issue – the global water crisis. You will be responsible for leading the management of an ambitious project to eliminate pollution from apparel supply chains. You will be empowered to lead on cutting-edge research, advocacy and innovation to mobilise the world’s largest coalition of non-state actors to tackle the global water crisis. Ultimately, you will be working to put water at the heart of business, financial and policy decision-making.

The successful candidate will work with various teams across CDP and external project partners to ensure the highest impact is achieved; provide day-to-day coordination of activities across internal functions and teams; and will own relationship management and reporting back to the project coordinator.

About the team

Established a decade ago, CDP’s innovative Water Security initiative has driven a steep change in the way in which the private sector engages with water issues. As we turn our sights to the future, we are seeking a dynamic individual to work alongside the Director of Water Security to provide the support and insights needed to deliver CDP’s Water Security Strategy globally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving impact through the management and coordination of project delivery teams in the UK and globally, ensuring work is delivered against plans and to budget.
• Leading relationship management with the project coordinator and partners.
• Supporting donor reporting requirements for CDP (including performance and financial reporting).
• Leading the development of project deliverables, ensuring high quality outputs.
• Tracking progress against planned outcomes and facilitating robust monitoring and evaluation of CDP’s contribution.
• Conducting data analysis and cutting-edge research that informs corporate best practice, mobilises institutional investors and engages policy makers.
• Supporting the CDP delivery teams with deep water security expertise, providing input into meetings with key stakeholders including companies, policy makers and those operating in the financial services sector.
• Engaging networks and convening and attending workshops.
• Engaging and developing awareness of water security issues both internally and externally.

The precise description and nature of your job may be varied from time to time, and you may be required to carry out other duties as necessary to meet business needs. International travel will be required for up to 10% of your time.

Required skills and experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in project management; preferably managing globally diverse, donor funded, multi-year projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in water security and an understanding of CDP’s unique contribution to the challenge.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills and experience in using and maintaining databases.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation and marketing skills with a demonstrable pride in delivering high quality products and an eye for detail.
• An ability to work independently with minimal guidance leading on projects.
• Track-record of working effectively with multiple project partners.
• A good team player with the ability to work with and develop relationships with colleagues around the world.
• Good experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Fluency in English.

Desired skills and experience:

• Deep knowledge, understanding and experience of the global apparel sector and its impact on water security.
• Deep knowledge, understanding and experience of the global financial service sector and its impact on water security.
• An ability to quickly process complex information and bring new perspectives to solve challenges.
• An understanding of the corporate reporting landscape and investor expectations around water security.
• Experience of working in a global organization.

This is a full time, fixed term contract ending 31.12.2022. The role is based at CDP’s headquarters in Central London, UK. Flexible working is fully embraced by the organisation and we encourage you to explore this at interview.

Salary and benefits: £32,362 - £40,452 per annum dependent on experience, annual discretionary bonus scheme (dependent on company performance), 30 days’ holiday excluding bank holidays, a generous non-contributory pension provision, life assurance, and others.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Before you apply

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To apply please email your CV and a covering letter setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities, which should be no more than two pages, to Cate Lamb, [email protected] with “Project Manager, Water Security” in the subject line. Please note, individuals that do not meet the required skills and experience need not apply.

The closing date for applications is 12 January 2020 at 11:58pm GMT. Interviews will take place 15 – 20 January with the role to start as soon as possible.