Durable Freshwater Protection Advisor

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The location for this position is flexible and includes anywhere The Nature Conservancy has permission to work. 

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Durable Freshwater Protection Advisor supports the development and implementation of a key global strategy at TNC — Durable Freshwater Protection (DFP) — and helps drive implementation of the overall business plan to achieve planned conservation outcomes envisioned by the strategy. The DFP Advisor supports the DFP Director by serving as a strategic and technical lead, with a focus on Project Finance for Permanence and Nature Bonds programs and projects.  This includes supporting the DFP Director in strategy review and refinement, portfolio management and capacity planning, as well as directly managing and delivering priority projects.  Areas of support can include policy, conservation planning, strategy development, sustainable financing, stakeholder engagement, capacity development, and/or measurement.  They serve as a key liaison and informational contact between the global DFP team and other TNC staff, notably field colleagues and other Global Protect colleagues working on Project Finance for Permanence and Nature Bonds projects, as well as external actors as applicable, to help drive the implementation of the DFP strategy and associated priority projects.  They track and/or assess governmental policies and decisions or the practices or views of other stakeholders concerning freshwater protections and their potential impact on organizational conservation goals.  They advise TNC communications, marketing and philanthropy staff on issues related to the DFP strategy or priority projects and related issues and help ensure that TNC’s internal and external communications accurately reflect the strategy and conservation goals.

We’re Looking for You:

This is an exciting decade to be a part of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as we galvanize momentum to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. This urgency is particularly pronounced when it comes to rivers, lakes, and wetlands.  Globally, monitored freshwater populations have declined by an average of 83% since 1970, we’ve lost 64% of the world’s wetlands since 1900, and only 37% of the world’s longest rivers remain unimpeded and free-flowing. Add to this mix the implications of climate change, with patterns of precipitation becoming more unpredictable and regionally dryer and wetter, exacerbating pre-existing patterns of water abundance and insecurity. In response, TNC has set an audacious goal of conserving 1 million kilometres of river systems and 30 million hectares of lakes and wetlands by 2030. New and improved protections for freshwater ecosystems will be a key part of achieving that goal. The DFP team, through influencing global policy and practice, providing technical support to regional colleagues and partners, and developing guidance and resources for DFP implementation around the world, is working to help elevate and scale protections to bend the curve of freshwater biodiversity loss.

This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization. The location for this position is flexible and includes anywhere The Nature Conservancy has permission to work. No relocation, immigration or sponsorship is available with this position. This position will need to work a schedule that overlaps with colleagues based in United States (Eastern Time primarily). Team members are located Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Colorado. Likely toto involve domestic and international travel of 25% or more. The position sits within the Global Protect Oceans, Lands and Waters team and reports to the Durable Freshwater Protection Director. 

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, international relations, international development, social science, freshwater conservation or ecology, or related field and at least 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience in research, critical analysis, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and/or recommendations for strategy and action.
• Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.
• Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government or legislative staff, community or business leaders, program leadership and/or similar audiences.
• Experience with time management.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree and knowledge of, and fluency in, freshwater protection and conservation.
• Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
• Ability to work well in a highly matrixed, decentralized, and collaborative organization. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and political savvy.  Must be a team player.
• Critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills are essential.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Salary Information:

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $75,000 – $120,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.