We are looking for a RTNS Implementation Manager, this role manages the design and
Implementation of nature
- Ased solutions in Madagascar in collaboration with local
Artners. The role will ensure fair and equitable community involvement and
Enefit sharing and ultimately deliver regenerative micro
- Economies for sustained
Ositive outcomes beyond project life.
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BE BASED IN- COUNTRY TO DRIVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LARGE- SCALE >80,000HA OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDER ASSESSMENT AND EARLY PILOTING IN MADAGASCAR, HIGH- IMPACT NATURE- BASED SOLUTIONS PROJECTS DESIGNED TO HAVE LONG- TERM POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE AS WELL AS DELIVERING HIGH INTEGRITY CARBON CREDITS. REPORTING TO THE CHIEF ADVISOR:
NATURE SOLUTIONS WITH A DOTTED LINE REPORT TO THE MD:
QIT MADAGASCAR MINERALS, YOU WILL BE:
Ensure that local communities are meaningfully engaged and involved as project
Custodians, owners and implementers through a process of codesign and
Collaborative problem solving and development.
Identify and implement quick
- Wins that address challenges faced by communities
Ut also support broader project objectives e. G., cookstoves, natural fertilizer
For soil.
Support existing feasibility and trial site work, integrate these as needed into
Roader program.
Rojects
Ensure that positive outcomes for people and nature are balanced and do not come
At a cost to one or the other, recognizing the link between peoples livelihoods,
Wellbeing and the stewardship of biodiversity, water, and soil.
Ensure integrated approach to projects with QIT Madagascar Minerals social
Investment and communities and social performance and stakeholder engagement teams
As well as NGO, community partners,
Ensure high
- Integrity requirements are well understood and consistently
Human Rights and social safeguards and ecological safeguards, and Rio Tinto
Standards, policies and commitments.
Work with an innovative and unconstrained mindset that constantly seeks solutions
To deliver greater and faster impact without compromising on project
Quality/integrity
Collaborate effectively with the central Nature Solutions team to ensure alignment
With broader program, rapid learning and knowledge management
Develop and maintain relations with asset and project development teams,
Leadership to ensure alignment, integration with asset programs, and effective
Collaboration.
Maintain project dashboard to ensure progress is made against identified metrics
For social, nature and carbon gains. Provide data and information to central team
In a timely manner to track progress and ensure gains are accurately tracked and
Are aligned with internationally accepted frameworks.
Conduct local stakeholder mapping and analysis to identify and reach out to
Otential partners to secure high
- Integrity delivery, capacity development and
Knowledge
- Haring between partners
Work with regional leadsto identify NbS implementation knowledge gaps and
Capacity building opportunities for local government, host communities and
Implementation partners. Support capacity building through direct mentorship and
Identifying other relevant learning opportunities. Assist the Engagement Partner
In developing appropriate support materials and maintaining these.
Incorporate and support any biodiversity credit trials at project sites should
These opportunities arise.
What youll bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Extensive and in
- Field experience in working with communities in design and
Development of community
- Driven agricultural and conservation projects that
Address local challenges, particularly in non
- OECD regions, especially Madagascar
Delivery mindset and collaborative approach with strong project management skills
Specific background with REDD and programs beneficial
Track record of delivery of community
- Driven agricultural or conservation projects
In non
- OECD countries
English and French proficiency across all communication mediums essential
Experience managing and reporting on significant budgets
Engaging leader with high EQ and experience working in multiple regions,
Especially in a rural context
Exposure to the carbon market and mechanisms highly beneficial
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading Empresa importante mining and materials Confidential. We operate in 35
Countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and
Other materials needed for the Empresa importante energy transition and for people,
Communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and
Operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for
Innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and
To the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we cant do it on
Our own, so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create
Win
- Win and meet opportunities.
Where youll be working
QIT Madagascar Minerals QMM is a world leader in heavy mineral sands extraction
And the largest mineral sands operation in Madagascar. Located near Fort Dauphin
At the southeastern tip of Madagascar, QMM has been extracting ilmenite since 2009
And includes zirsill and monazite
- Containing sand among its by
- Roducts. QMM
Employs a workforce of 2,000 people, including 500 employees and 1,500
Contractors.
Every Voice Matters
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be
Themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures
Respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are
Essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless
Of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or
Anything else that makes us different.