Job ID: 55514
Location: Chile
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Santiago, Chile
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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 Acceleration Impact Fund (AIF) – Key Ecosystem Protection project is funded by The Nature Conservancy. The objective of this two-year project (2024-2026) is to generate relevant information on conservation governance structures led by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities and inputs that will contribute to the effective implementation of the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service (SBAP), improving the effective conservation of Chile’s iconic ecosystems, as well as the livelihoods of local communities and indigenous peoples.
The Conservation Analyst provides technical leadership and support to a business unit and plans and directs preserve management programs and stewardship on Humboldt program. The Conservation Analyst 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 Analyst develops and implements conservation strategies and employs a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land/ocean and implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities, as a project manager. The Conservation Analyst coordinates community support, ensures the maintenance of preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and coordinates multiple projects, sets deadlines and managing completion.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Business Unit as the Conservation Analyst.
Reporting to the Humboldt Chile Ocean Lead, this position will need to:
- Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
- Implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning of the AIF – Key Ecosystem Protection project, aligns with TNC’s Shared Conservation Agenda and definitions for Humboldt iconic place in Chile.
- Organize and maintain constant monitoring of the tasks and activities included in the project work plan, through tools such as Smarthsheet and other internal TNC methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with the project leader and finance officer to track the project budget, ensuring that expenses are within established categories and limits, tracking the timely execution of annual budgets, and performing other related tasks.
- Contribute to the process of strengthening TNC’s partnership.
- Technical support in the development of proposals for obtaining resources, and internal alignment to help advance the project.
- Technical support for the development and management of innovative action for achieve TNC´s conservation goals.
- Prepares and reviews monthly/ quarterly and yearly FTE reports, fiscal year financial forecasts, project budgeting follow-ups, and SOP compliance.
- Supports building and updating the operating plans of the strategy and implement action for its improvement, coordinately with conservation leaders and financial team.
- Develops the necessary administrative and financial procedures for execution of agreements, grants and contracts of the conservation projects assigned, coordinately with the financial team of TNC and following the requirements of the donor.
- Supports the preparation of the necessary periodic financials reports of the projects and agreements of the Chile conservation program.
- Performs administrative and financial management for the publication, request, monitoring, file the contracts and agreements of the conservation projects assigned.
- Prepares and manage requests of amendments to contracts in accordance with the guidelines of the supervisors and previous approval of the coordination.
- Carries out processes of purchase and acquisitions of goods and services of the strategy with the guidelines of the technical team and SOP´s.
- Maintains updated the contracts and agreements data base, including products due date and related payments. Give alerts of the administrative compliance.
- Verifies compliance of all administrative SOP´s by professionals who use resources of the Chile conservation program.
- Develops the logistic activities necessary for the developments of events, field days and trips for professionals of the strategy and guests that are required.
- Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating, and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development, and meeting fundraising targets.
- Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Supports the Project Analyst Leader and Conservation Leaders the planning and execution of conservation programs, including preparation of financial inputs for new proposals.
- Prepares the inputs and attend internal audits contracted by the donors of conservations program/projects.
- Works articulately with the teams of grants for public funds and private funds.
- Maintains organized the general archive of the strategy.
- May require frequent travel domestically.
- Must have valid driver’s license. At least 5-year-old from emission.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree, on natural resources engineering, biology, marine biology, ecology, or equivalent profession and at least 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Medium-level proficiency in English language skills.
- Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
- Experience using GIS software applications such as QGIS, google earth or ARCGIS and GPS device.
- Experience in training support and material coordination.
- Must live on Santiago Chile.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource/project management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
Type of contract: 2-year 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.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 55514, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on August 27th, 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.
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