Head of Project Management Office (PMO), International Forest Investment and Trade (InFIT) Phase III, Forest Governance, Markets and Climate Phase 2 (FGMC2)

About Palladium

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world.

About the Programme

InFIT is a programme of bilateral cooperation between the UK and China, with strongly China-led and -owned programmes of research, piloting, capacity building and outreach. The China-UK Collaboration under InFIT has been operating for over 10 years. InFIT is now entering its third phase. The programme works with a range of Chinese Implementing Partners (IPs), national and international specialists, producer country governments and Chinese companies operating in producer countries, with a focus on timber, forest risk commodities (including rubber and palm oil), and minerals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under this third phase of InFIT, there will be separation of duties between the PMO’s programme management responsibilities, led by the Head of PMO.

Strategic & Operational Planning and Management

· Manage the PMO Operational Plan and Project Management Manual

· Oversee PMO strategy development and planning, knowledge systems building, ways of working.

· Work closely with the Strategic Advisor, devise and implement the knowledge management strategy to enhance how InFIT can inform behaviour change, industry and public policy, both in China and internationally.

· Line manage PMO staff, with the exception of the Strategic Advisor, who will have a reporting line to the UK-based management team

Partnership and Policy Engagement

· Oversee the Policy partnership call for concept notes process, selection by Programme Working Group (PWG) and proposal development.

· Plan for and arrange Programme Steering Committee (PSC) meetings, supporting necessary attendance and preparation of materials in English and Mandarin; minute taking and follow up.

· Support the regular interactions and decision making, providing relevant information on progress.

Partner Management

· Oversee and guide the PMOs interaction with IPs/Policy Partnerships, troubleshooting where necessary to support IP/PP manage delivery of their project in line with budget and output expectations.

· Regular interaction with the PWG on InFIT progress, challenges and opportunities, and responsible for preparation of plans to mitigate challenges or utilise opportunities for discussion with PWG.

Person Specification

Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in programme management, preferably within international development or related sectors.
Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholder relationships, particularly in cross-cultural contexts.
Strong knowledge management and technical support skills, with the ability to oversee monitoring plans and ensure value for money.
Demonstrated expertise in governance, compliance, and fiduciary risk management, ensuring legal and regulatory adherence.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports and managing complex projects.
Experience in stakeholder management of government institutions, ideally in an international context
Ability to provide strategic direction, mobilise technical expertise, and drive continuous improvement across project outputs.
Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese is a requirement.
Willingness to be based in Beijing and to work closely with local and international partners as required.

How to apply

Applications must be received by 14th February. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage interest parties to apply as soon as possible.

Please apply by following the link below, or by submitting a CV and Covering Letter to marc.pavey@thepalladiumgroup.com

中英合作国际林业投资与贸易项目三期（InFIT3），暨英国森林施政、市场与气候项目二期（FGMC2）

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Palladium简介

Palladium 是一家致力于在全球推动积极社会变革的国际公司。专注于设计和实施能够改善民众生活与生计的解决方案，提升健康、水资源、能源及基础设施的可及性，并构建持久、可持续且具备韧性的机构与市场体系，以应对全球性挑战。

InFIT项目简介

InFIT 项目是英国森林治理、市场与气候项目二期（FGMC2）的重要组成部分，旨在减少热带森林国家非法和不可持续的森林资源利用。InFIT 是中英双边合作项目，覆盖研究、试点、能力建设与推广等领域，项目迄今已十余年。与多家中国执行伙伴（IP）、国内外专家、生产国政府及在生产国运营的中国企业合作，重点关注木材、森林风险大宗商品（包括橡胶和棕榈油）及矿产资源。