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About the Role
The Partnership Associate, Water & Resilience plays a key role in programs at the international, country, sub-national or departmental level to affect public and/or corporate policy to further The Nature Conservancy’s mission. This work supports The Nature Conservancy’s conservation goals for freshwater by leading project teams, designing and delivering project objectives, and serving as liaison and informational contact between The Nature Conservancy and country, sub-national, local business, private groups, DFIs and/or associations. They will coordinate and manage various program efforts in support of the Conservancy’s work with the various institutions to value and protect vulnerable freshwater ecosystems. They will support the team’s collaborations with DFIs, associations and multinational corporations, including research and analysis, database management, partnership building and internal coordination across various countries and cultures. This is a two year term position, with opportunities to extend based on performance and budget.
Responsibilities
- Supports the organization of DFI trainings on mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions into their operations.
- Organizes various teams across the Conservancy and may need to gain cooperation from individuals or groups (inside and outside the Conservancy) over whom there is no direct authority in order to accomplish program goals.
- Assists with budget development and meeting fundraising goals for local and worldwide conservation.
- Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Works within scope of program’s strategic goals.
- Provides research, analysis and project management in support of DFI, association and corporate water and related priorities to influence the outcome of corporate initiatives at the international, country, sub-national, and local levels.
- Aids with preparation of program materials and templates including, but not limited to, presentations, memos, and other communications.
- Influences the outcome of initiatives at the international, country, sub-national, and local levels.
- Develops strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and/or industry.
- Maintains regular contact with local, sub-national, country and multinational DFI, association and corporate representatives.
- Helps to keep collaboration details up to date, including scheduling and documentation of meeting outcomes and interactions in internal constituent relationship management database.
- Works independently, working with supervisor as needed.
- May serve as a team leader for assigned projects and coordinate the work of others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business, Water Resources Management, Conservation/Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or related field.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure.
- Experience with policy or corporate initiatives at two or more of the following levels: international, country, sub-national, or local.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
- Communications experience including preparing and presenting project proposals and developing written communications including editing and proofreading.
- Experience working with partners/government agencies and the corporate sector, including presenting to and communicating with government or corporate staff and/or program leadership.
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be a strong plus.
- Experience working with Development Finance Institutions and/or experience, coursework, or other training in corporate sustainability, water resources, and conservation.
- Experience building networks or organizational capacity, facilitating informational sessions, increasing internal knowledge and capacity, and identifying key stakeholders.
- Self-starting, independent worker who can thrive in a decentralized organization with minimal oversight.
- Event management experience.
- Must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
Skills
- Research
- Policy analysis
- Project management
- Database management
- Partnership building
- Internal coordination
- Communication
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Presentation
- Networking
- Organizational capacity building
- Stakeholder identification
Location
- Any country with an established TNC office
Work Type
- Term position
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years related experience
- Entry level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000- $92,000 (for U.S. based applicants only)
Benefits
- Health care benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
- Parental leave
- Accrued paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Other life and work well-being benefits
About the Company
- 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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.
- Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in.
- Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
- TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
- We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Equal Opportunity
- The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture.
- Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
- TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process.