Conservation Specialist

The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

Ecuador 🇪🇨

Job ID: 53488

Location: Ecuador

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

OFFICE LOCATION

Ecuador

AmazonĂ­a Norte, Ecuador

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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 Conservation Specialist provides technical leadership and support to the Ecuador`s business unit and plans and directs preserve management programs and stewardship.  The CS addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-site learning among conservation community, and supplies conservation planning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning process.  The Conservation Specialist develops and implements conservation strategies principally in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region, in the context of community-based conservation projects and water protection areas (WPA) and employs a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land and implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities.  The Conservation Specialist coordinates community support, ensures the maintenance of preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and coordinates multiple projects, sets deadlines, and manages completion. The CS supervises and ensures the appropriate implementation of conservation, restoration and sustainable production activities implemented in the field by project partners and contractors. The CS would facilitate scientific information generation and knowledge management regarding freshwater biodiversity and watershed management in the Amazon region.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Do you want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy Ecuador, we work to preserve land for people and nature. From the mountains to the sea, BU Ecuador is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Ecuador unique.  We work to preserve the Andean Amazon ecosystems with a community approach in collaboration with local partners to generate conservation schemes. The Conservation Intern will work in the Amazon region, develop, and contribute to the implementation of community-led freshwater conservation activities, water protection area management plans, and coordinate with local governments and communities. 
This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated and capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

Responsibilities:

  • Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
  • Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements
  • Coordinates project activities, including managing budgets.
  • Coordinates with public officials and community groups in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
  • Develops and contributes to implementation of freshwater community- led conservation activities and water protection areas management
  • plans and coordinates with local governments and communities.
  •  Critical revision of products, and development of activities, work plans and management plans.
  •  Develops terms of reference for new contracts.
  • Accompaniment and technical assistance in the implementation of activities in the field.
  • Coordinates scientific information generation and management about freshwater and terrestrial biodiversity.
  • coordination with important actors in the basin to generate relationships and a platform for the management of water protection areas
  • Promote alliances with local governments and non-government organizations to advance project objectives and leverage efforts.
  • Supports the development of proposals to extend conservation strategies in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
  • Works with civil society organizations to strengthen their institutional capacity and sustainability.
  • Contributes to and systematizes information for project indicators that involves inputting necessary information to comply with project
  • standards.
  • Organize discussion forums and workshops with various stakeholders regarding conservation, indigenous territorial management and
  • development projects.
  • Work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding
  • circumstances.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience in natural resource management, conservation of biodiversity or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, including government officials, indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, internal scientists. 
  • Experience with indigenous organizations and local communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region. 
  • Experience in projects formulation, management, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
  • Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, ArcGis, web browsers, etc.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  • Experience with communication via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
  • Experience in training.                   
  • Must have valid driver’s license.  
  • Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
  • Intimate knowledge of politics, government policies and agencies, and non-government organizations, in Ecuador, with respect to environmental affairs, indigenous interests and social development programs. 
  • Knowledge of and employment of legal mechanisms that involve indigenous rights, biodiversity conservation, and management of protected areas, in particular in Ecuador. 
  • Knowledge of ecological land and water management principles.
  • Experience in comprehensive management of watersheds
  • Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
  • Preferably, willingness to travel frequently
  • Preferably residing in the Northern Amazon
     

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

This is a 2-years term Contract

AUTO SAFETY POLICY

This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered “high risk drivers.” To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 53488, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on June 6th, 2023. 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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