Project Manager for Papua New Guinea (80%)  

The Bruno Manser Fonds (BMF) is committed to protecting tropical forests and their biodiversity and works to promote sustainable regional development in close cooperation with Indigenous communities.

For our office in Basel, we are looking for a Project Manager to join us on 1 August 2026 or by mutual agreement to lead our project work in South-East Asia/Oceania, with a focus on Papua New Guinea (80%).

Areas of responsibility:

• Participatory mapping

• Regular project trips and close collaboration with Indigenous communities and local partners in Papua New Guinea, as well as with the BMF team in Switzerland

• Responsibility for local projects (mapping, health and agroforestry) for the Upper Sepik Biosphere Project

• Preparation of reports, evaluations and communication materials

Requirements:

• Proven practical knowledge of GIS and participatory mapping

• University degree in Geography or equivalent education/experience; additional qualification in development cooperation (e.g. NADEL) would be an advantage

• Native speaker of English, French or German with srong command of in the other languages

• Willingness to learn Tok Pisin

• Experience in needs-based project work and field assignments outside Europe (preferably in South-East Asia or Oceania)

• Intercultural sensitivity

• Ability to work independently and cope with pressure

• Strong commitment to teamwork and cooperation with a wide variety of

partners

• Identification with the objectives of the Bruno Manser Fonds

• Willingness to travel and undertake extended field assignments under challenging conditions

• Interest and knowledge in the areas of biodiversity, indigenous rights, sustainable development and forestry would be an advantage

• Ability to view project work within a broader social and political context

• Excellent communication skills

We offer:

• An exciting and varied role within a small and dedicated team.

• Close collaboration with local partners

• A salary and benefits package in line with Swiss NPO standards

• Flexible working hours and opportunities for further training

Place of work: Basel

The position is for a fixed term of two years – with the option of extension.

Please send your online application with the usual supporting documents by 12 April to Deputy Director Johanna Michel: johanna.michel@bmf.ch.

If you have any questions, please contact Project Manager Baptiste Laville on +41 79 128 58 78.

Bruno Manser Fonds, Socinstrasse 37, 4051 Basel, www.bmf.ch, +41 61 261 94 74