Job ID: 5205
Location: Mexico
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
La Paz, México
The base location for the position will be in La Paz, Mexico. Other locations in Northwest Mexico can be considered.
No international relocation, visa sponsorship or assistance is being offered with this position.
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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 Aquaculture Specialist provides technical leadership and support to The Nature Conservancy’s fisheries and aquaculture work in the Gulf of California and Mexico’s Northern Pacific (GoC) region. S/he will develop, coordinate, implement and manage projects and provide technical and scientific support for elements of TNC’s Mexico Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategy. The Aquaculture Specialist will be a position within Mexico’s Oceans Team and will report to the Fisheries Lead.
The position will apply a diversified knowledge of aquaculture-related scientific principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments, from research, analysis and writing to strategy development, project coordination and management support, and engagement with key stakeholders particularly coastal communities and producers, government, scientific community, aquaculture industry (cooperatives, aquaculture farms, seafood companies, etc.) and NGO conservation partners. The Aquaculture Specialist ensures the implementation of site-based projects, coordinates with several team members, sets deadlines and manages completion.
The base location for the position will be in La Paz, Mexico. Other locations in Northwest Mexico can be considered. No international relocation, visa sponsorship or assistance is being offered with this position.
This vacancy has a fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy in Mexico have been preserved for people and nature. From the mountains to the sea, the Mexico Region is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Mexico unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!
Roles and responsibilities
• Work with local communities in the Gulf of California and Mexico’s Northern Pacific region, including scoping and community engagement processes and participation, identifying key community members, implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion aspects with community-based work
• Develop and implement complex projects, from the planning phase to the deliverable completion phase, based on the Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategy for Mexico
• Support fisheries and aquaculture legal framework, permitting processes and public policy and engaging TNC’s departments to work on these topics.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation programs to assess socioecological and environmental benefits
• Search, manage, and work with broad data bases and fisheries information
• Use and develop innovative tools and technology for fisheries/aquaculture management, including product development processes and user experience
• Work in developing, implementing, and monitoring bivalve restoration efforts, including seed and juvenile outplanting, subtidal restoration surveys, socioecological surveys and environmental impacts
• Work in sustainable mariculture operations, including knowledge in best practices, buildout and maintenance of farm infrastructure, seed acquisition and management and others
• Work with fisheries and aquaculture supply chain, including buyers, market opportunities, logistics, distribution, and sales in the Gulf of California and Mexico’s Northern Pacific region
• Facilitate large and complex multistakeholder processes, coordinating and facilitating meetings and workshops
• Support the Oceans Lead and Fisheries Lead with fundraising efforts, including writing and editing proposals, reports, and fundraising materials, as well as with fundraising trips and events, in order to ensure that the programs fundraising targets are met
• Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements
• Under minimal supervision, makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context
• Gains cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• BA/BS, law or business degree and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience
• Experience with project management, including project design, implementation and monitoring
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the aquaculture/mariculture field in the Gulf of California and Mexico’s Northern Pacific region
• Demonstrated experience in effective partnership development (i.e., fishing cooperatives, seafood industry, and government agencies)
• Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
• Experience working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development and meeting fundraising
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge on native bivalve species in the Gulf of California and Mexico’s Northern Pacific region
• Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in Spanish and English
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.
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 55205, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on July 2nd, 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.
