Job ID: 54908
Location: Mongolia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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.
TNC has set global conservation goals for 2030 across the following broad areas of work: climate change, oceans, lands, freshwater and people. Within the Asia Pacific Region, we contribute towards these goals through mix of country-specific and regional programs, touching down across a broad set of geographies, including Australia, China, Indonesia, India, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and the Solomon Islands.
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
In 2008, The Nature Conservancy began working in Mongolia, and completed four eco-regional assessments, which helped the government identify critical areas that would collectively protect biodiversity and serve as a blueprint for expanding the country’s network of national and local protected areas. In addition to its significant conservation, science and planning contributions to Mongolia’s Protected Area Strategy, TNC launched its conservation strategies to improve the health of Mongolia’s vast grasslands and support the wildlife and people dependent upon it.
The Conservation Director oversees all aspects of conservation projects, science, fundraising, internal, external, and community relations for the Mongolia Country Program. They serve as the focal contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community on conservation related matters. The Conservation Director provides leadership and support for TNC’s Mongolia Program conservation strategy, conservation projects, and establishes overall conservation priorities for Mongolia. They collaborate with internal and external partners to advance conservation goals of the program.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Conservation Director in Mongolia.
Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful country of Mongolia, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!
We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead work with the following essential functions.
At technical level the person will provide expertise in support of designation and effective management of protected areas, climate change, feshwater protection, community based natural resource management, legislative and policy priorities around these key thematic areas, including but not limited to:
- Identifies opportunities and defines conservation priorities for TNC’s Mongolia country program;
- Leads the program ‘s conservation strategy at local, regional, and national scales, providing direction and guidance in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of both the Mongolia conservation strategy and its associated project portfolio;
- Periodically provides strategic analysis and updates to leadership, reports out on conservation strategy progress, and revises conservation strategies and tactics as necessary;
- Develops and manages budgets for conservation strategies;
- Ensures the conservation strategy achieves desired conservation goal and outcomes;
- Builds strategic, scientific, and technical capacity of the program and in the field;
- Develops key partnerships with public & private organizations in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices;
- Communicates successes, lessons and other essential messages internally and external ly to leverage conservation outcomes;
- Develops innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to address the challenges in sustainable natural resource management;
- Plans, implements and coordinates a comprehensive government relations program to affect government pol icy and legislation for enabling conservation conditions;
- Engages local community support for local conservation efforts;
- Implements innovative solutions with government and other partners to advance conservation outcomes;
- Identifies opportunities, directs and support efforts to secure public funding for the Mongolia Conservation Strategy;
- Develops and implements public and private fundraising plans.
And with RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- Serve as conservation point of contact regarding internal and external communications and marketing.
- Participates in wider TNC conservation-oriented meetings and workshops to represent the Mongolia Country Program’s conservation work as interest and opportunity allows.
- Demonstrates leadership in the program and serves as a role model in upholding the organizational values.
- Actively participates and contributes as a member of the Leadership Team and assists with overall management of the Mongolia Program.
- Prepares and manages public grants and contracts, including multi- and bi-lateral grants and contracts.
- Assist with all other tasks and projects as directed by management.
- Manage multi-disciplinary professional staff, with responsibility for performance management, training and career development. Establishes clear directions and set stretch objectives.
- Ensures compliance with TNC’s SoPs related to engaging with Public Sector Entities.
- Ensures optimal use of TNC’s management information systems for the conservation program (HUB) and for the management of external relationships with Public Sector Entities (BBCRM).
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficu lt and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Frequently makes independent decision based on analysis, experience, and context.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation
- Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
- Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
- Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
- Experience negotiating.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- 7-10 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions.
- Ability to develop practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
- Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives or related field.
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
- Politically savvy.
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!
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 54908, submit cover letter, CV and reference letter(s) from the previous employer online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST by April 10, 2024. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact admin.mongolia@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.
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