Job ID: 55054
Location: Chile
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Santiago, Chile
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 Chile Marine Conservation Practitioner’s job includes the planning, and implementation of marine biodiversity conservation efforts in the field, collaboration in technical, scientific and policy analyses, and support on the development of institutional arrangements for marine conservation, including communication and coordination with a variety of public and private partners and stakeholders. It also includes supporting the Chile Ocean program in administrative and financial management work, and the monitoring of contracts and agreements, as well as the logistics associated with events, training activities, field work, and trips for staff and partners. Work is done mainly in TNC’s office, but it requires an important proportion of work in the field, mainly related to monitoring and logistics. He/she will work under the supervision of the Chile Ocean Coordinator.
Uses TNC’s code of conduct and competencies as a baseline to conduct their actions and be an example for others.
This is a 2-year term contract
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Program as the Marine Conservation Practitioner Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful country of Chile, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!
The Marine Conservation Practitioner develops, manages, and supports the advances of the marine conservation work in Chile’s Ocean Program.
Other important functions include supporting other conservation programs and strategies in TNC as needed, supporting the operational plans of the Ocean’s strategies, working closely with the Chile Ocean’s Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
• Support the design and implementation of marine conservation strategies in Chile.
• Supports planning processes and implements activities to achieve marine conservation goals in close collaboration with project partners.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination between the Conservancy and partners in the field (including fishing communities and protected areas authorities, among others).
• Gather and analyse data to inform management tools and produce lessons learned, produce communication materials and other relevant documents for positioning TNC as a leading marine conservation NGO in Chile.
• Financial responsibility may include support the tracking, execution, and reporting of projects budgets, and supervise contracts with vendors, assisting with budget development.
• May work under minimal and/or distant supervision; may make some independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management, fisheries, and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field and 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience of work in fisheries management and marine conservation.
• Experience in dealing with technical and logistics of organizing meetings and workshops.
• Experience in multi-actor and multi-level planning processes.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and Spanish.
• Class B driver’s license
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Full COVID-19 Vaccination
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 3-5 years’ experience in marine conservation, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of administrative and financial management work, and the monitoring of contracts and agreements.
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.
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.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 55054, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on May 8th, 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.
