Job ID: 55814
Location: Belize
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Belize
LA062
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 Nature Conservancy (TNC) seeks a passionate and visionary leader to fill the critical role of Belize Country Program Director. This individual will be an entrepreneurial and results-oriented strategic thinker, adept at mobilizing diverse stakeholders and leading high-performing cross-functional teams.
This requires a deep understanding of the Belizean socio-ecological landscape and the ability to translate that knowledge into actionable plans that achieve measurable progress across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where team members feel empowered to contribute their unique talents and expertise.
This role demands a strategic and entrepreneurial mind that can set the long-term direction for TNC’s conservation efforts in Belize, aligning them with the organization’s global goals while remaining responsive to the evolving needs of the country.
Building strong relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders is crucial for success. This includes government agencies, NGOs, indigenous communities, private sector entities, and local communities.
TNC seeks a passionate and strategic leader who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of conservation in Belize and who will be responsible the Belize’s program success. The ideal profile is an individual with high ethical standards, high emotional intelligence, an outstanding reputation in the conservation, academic and/or business sectors, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a track record of getting things done. Is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient operations in the country, professional development of the staff, and advancing TNC’s Living our Values program, including the Gender, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (GDEI) program. The Director will oversee a team of approximately 18 people to implement the conservation agenda in Belize.
This role plays a leading role in donor identification, cultivation and stewardship for the program in conjunction with our Regional and Global Development teams. The Director raises program funds both in the United States, Latinamerica and with in-country public and private funders, and participates in conservation, operations, finance and marketing.
This position reports to the Regional Director to Accelerate Impact (DAI).
Responsibilities & Scope:
More specifically, TNC seeks a candidate who will:
• Continue to position the Conservancy as a major partner to advance a sustainable development agenda that includes work with the conservation, and economic development sectors, and with key stakeholders including government, private sector, foundations, indigenous organizations, local communities and academic sector.
• Advance work at systems level with a compelling vision, strong research foundation, resolution of technical issues, advancement of key policies, and mobilization of resources at scale.
• As a participant in the Latin America Region (LAR) Leadership Team, contribute to defining strategic approaches and aligning work in the region with the organization’s global priorities.
• Manage multi-disciplinary administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training, and career development, delegating authority, ensuring they are effective and supported, and ensuring planned deliverables and results are achieved.
• Cultivate a collaborative, productive and trust working environment that is conducive to achieving outstanding conservation results. Attract, develop, and retain diverse staff talent to successfully build a workplace culture that is collaborative in nature, fair, inclusive, and equitable, including through the GDEI program while maintaining strict adherence to organizational values. Proactively follow and promote our Code of Conduct both internally and externally, continuously, and consistently demonstrating alignment with our values.
• Work with teams across TNC, collaborating to access and leverage the human and financial resources to deliver durable, impactful results, aiming to maximize synergies and opportunities for collaboration.
• Manage the Business Unit’s budget proactively to ensure effective and efficient operations including long-term financial sustainability in alignment with finance procedures and regulations.
• Leverage proven experience in fundraising from public and private sources to identify, cultivate and steward donors and build out new relations to support the program.
• Represent TNC in public forums, at the CEO and Minister level, positioning the organization as a go-to leader in conservation and sustainable development.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• Experience and Technical Skills: BS/BA degree and a minimum 10 years of related experience in similar position, including 7 successful years in a leadership role. Possess a robust skillset encompassing proven technical expertise, strong analytical abilities, sound judgment, and a laser focus on operational excellence. This translates into a data-driven, results-oriented approach with a keen eye for detail during both planning and implementation phases.
• Multilingual Communication: Fluency in written and verbal Spanish and English.
• Compelling Presence: Demonstrated expertise in communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated success as an inspirational leader who has successfully motivated staff to achieve and sustain excellence.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to connect and deliver messages to diverse audiences, including donors, board members, employees, external partners, and others.
• Resource Management: Experience in securing funding through fundraising and effectively managing budgets.
• Strategic Negotiation: Expertise in crafting and negotiating complex agreements with various stakeholders.
• Program Leadership: A successful track record in directing major programs of strategic importance, including managing and supervising multi-disciplinary teams to achieve impactful results.
• Industry Expertise: Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and practices within relevant fields and geographic regions.
• Partnership Building: Proven ability to cultivate and manage partnerships with private groups and also non-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies.
• Policy Advocacy: Experience influencing, developing, and implementing conservation policies and plans at the state or national level.
• Global Experience: Experience working with current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and geographic regions.
• Managerial Expertise: Demonstrated managerial excellence through adept budgeting, strategic staffing, and comprehensive performance management initiatives. This has led to optimized operational efficiency and a high-performing team.
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.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 55814, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on November 13th, 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.
