Grant Manager, Marine Protected Areas, Cabo Verde

• Location: Mindelo, Cabo Verde
• Salary: EUR 22,710
• Start date: As soon as possible

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team in Cabo Verde as Grant Manager (Marine Protected Areas). This role will involve working closely with key project partners and other contractors to ensure delivery of the grant on time and on budget in full compliance with Fauna & Flora’s and Blue Action’s financial guidelines, within the terms of the Blue Action Grant Agreement, and in accordance with Fauna & Flora policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing complex, high-value statutory grants, involving diverse actors, with delivery and monitoring of multiple streams of work. They will have strong organisational and financial management skills, and experience working in the environment and/or development sector internationally. They will be a team player, able to seek out and harness the views and contributions of others, with excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with partner organisations and donors, and the ability to understand the perspective of different stakeholders in order to help identify solutions to obstacles and challenges. They will be self-motivated and committed to producing the highest quality of work.

Please visit our website to download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place the week of 30 November 2026.

Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.