Job Description
OFFICE LOCATION
Latin America
Location is flexible in TNC's core countries in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Belize, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru)
LA113
#LI-REMOTE
WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Policy Lead for the Latin America, policy, Finance and Markets Division of The Nature Conservancy leads a number of community of practice groups, produces a quarterly policy brief, conducts policy research, analyzes secondary data, reviews and writes policy analysis and briefs in support public sector engagement and proposals for donor agencies, supports engagement with the IDB and CAF. The Policy Lead reports to the LAR Director of Policy, Finance and Markets. May be located in any of the priority countries in Latin America (Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru and Mexico).
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Core Responsibilities
- Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth policy research, reviewing dta, authoring narratives, analytical documents, policy briefs, and strategic communications.
- Policy Integration: Integrate policy considerations into proposals and donor engagement strategies.
- Project Management: Lead and execute assigned policy projects, coordinating with colleagues and establishing timelines.
- Data Analysis: Manage and analyze complex or sensitive data relevant to policy initiatives.
- Collaboration: Work closely with team members across the Latin America Region (LAR) and other TNC business units to ensure policy mainstreaming and alignment.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Persuasively communicate TNC’s mission and policy agenda to diverse audiences, including donors, policymakers, and private sector entities.
- IDB Support: Provide support for outreach to IDB and CAF from TNC in support of TNC's 2030 goals; secure approval for new engagements for TNC with IDB and CAF linking with top leadership when required; serve as a link between IDB, CAF and TNC on the policy and finance related thematic areas; coordinate with other teams, including public fundraising and IDB RM.
- Community of Practice (CoP) Leadership: Facilitate a regional CoP for policy leads to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration and a CoP for general audiences about different policy issues.
- Policy Hub Analysis: Regularly assess and report on the integration of policy considerations across LAR in the Conservation hub.
- Iconic Place and Strategy Support: Assist in developing and integrating policy elements into iconic place and strategic plans.
- Policy Bulletin: Curate and publish a quarterly policy bulletin to inform stakeholders across the region.
- Regional Policy Coordination: Lead efforts to articulate and align policy work across the LAR and maintain the policy perspectives summary which is updated twice a year.
- Pan-Amazon Strategy: Convene and coordinate the policy working group for the Pan-Amazon Sociobioeconomy Strategy.
- Global & Country Policy Alignment: Ensure effective communication and coordination of policy updates on biodiversity and climate between global, regional, and country teams.
- Multilateral Representation: May represent TNC at relevant multilateral fora, meetings, and workshops on environmental policy.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with regional stakeholders, especially in preparation for participation in multilateral fora like the biodiversity and climate COPs.
- Travel up to 25% of time as needed, observing all safety and health protocols.
- Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, management or other relevant field and 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination education/experience.
- Experience writing policy communications and ability to write and communicate complex findings with ease to a variety of different audiences.
- Experience in developing theories of change for policy actions and advocacy.
- Experience in managing and tracking projects and advocacy activities.
- Experience working with cross-functional and matrixed teams.
- Experience, coursework, or other training in environmental economics, public policy, and data analysis as it relates to sustainable development and/or conservation outcomes.
- Experience interacting with public institutions as an employee of a public institution (especially World Bank, Global Environmental Facility, Interamerican Development Bank, or one of the implementing or accredited agencies of these institutions), through relationship management of public institutions, or as a manager of a project funded by a public agency.
- Fluency in Spanish/Portuguese and English.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of current conservation and development priorities of public institutions and public sector donors.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to develop constructive and effective working relationships inside and outside the organization.
- Familiarity with quantitative data and analysis and demonstrated competence in using excel and Power Point.
WHAT WE BRING
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. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 55656, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on September 30th, 2024. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.
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