The Nature Conservancy Biodiversity Credits Program Director
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Flexible within the United States)
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.
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Nature Conservancy believes that biodiversity credits can provide a good opportunity to advance our mission. Over the next several years, with support from the Attwood Family Foundation, TNC and our partners will design and test the application of biodiversity credits in the Northwestern United States and at least one other geography globally. This effort will also research whether apex predators can be incorporated successfully into a biodiversity credit framework. Based on the trials and research, this program will work closely with science, policy, and impact finance and markets to influence the regulatory framework for biodiversity credits globally.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
The Program Director will manage and coordinate the project deliverables, overseeing project teams of colleagues and partners around the globe. They will work closely with the Director of Conservation Programs, Policy, Western Division Director, and the Director of Impact Finance and Markets to build strong internal Conservancy partnerships to ensure the timely execution of the program globally across multiple programs and business units.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Lead oversight of projects geographically located around the world.Assess potential impact of decisions on colleagues' work, public image, scientific credibility, and financial and legal standings.Make independent strategic decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.Leadership responsibility for 15+ staff members and consultants.Develop long-term strategies and achieve strategic goals and objectives.Overall responsibility for financial management of the Attwood Family Foundation Grant, including setting financial goals, analyzing results, and taking corrective actions.Ensure that programmatic commitments, financial standards, and legal requirements are met.May require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally and work outside of normal work hours.WHAT YOU'LL BRING
BA/BS degree and 10 years' experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experienced with all aspects of project management and with a similar size project.Fundraising experience, including donor cultivation.Experience implementing and directing complex or multiple projects of strategic importance, including managing finances, supervising multidisciplinary professionals while meeting deadlines.Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance.Experience working with current trends and practices in biodiversity credits, carbon credits, or similar areas.Experience developing partnerships with non-profit partners, community groups, and/or government agencies.Experience influencing and implementing strategic and creative initiatives.Experience negotiating, influencing, developing, and implementing conservation policy and plans at the local, division, and/or global/international level.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.Project Management Professional certification.Training and/or experience in systems thinking.Experience with business process optimization.Proficiency with project management software.Ability to work across multiple time zones.Developing practical applications of monitoring and evaluation concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.Demonstrated leadership and visionary qualities and ability to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.Politically savvy.WHAT WE BRING
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in.
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