Chief of Party – ARISE Program Lead

About the role

The Chief of Party (ARISE Program Lead) will head the multi‑disciplinary ARISE Programme in Salalah, Oman, delivering climate‑action, ecosystem restoration and green‑job creation under the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). Reporting jointly to the GGGI MENA Regional Director and the Country Representative, the role combines senior management with deep technical expertise in biodiversity and land restoration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the overall coordination, implementation and financial management of the USD 100 million ARISE Programme.
• Develop and monitor detailed annual work plans, technical reports and budget forecasts.
• Ensure rigorous technical and financial oversight of all activities in line with GGGI guidelines.
• Manage the operations unit and supervise programme staff.
• Facilitate multi‑stakeholder communication with government, donors and partners to position GGGI as a trusted biodiversity partner.
• Oversee the two‑phase implementation, with Phase 1 covering the first two years.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level experience managing large‑scale environmental or development programmes.
• Proven expertise in biodiversity conservation, land restoration and sustainable land management.
• Strong managerial and financial oversight capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Salalah and travel within the region as needed.

Required skills

• Biodiversity conservation
• Land restoration
• Land management
• Budget forecasting
• Technical reporting