- Job ID: 56410
- Location: All International
- Full/Part Time:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
The location of this position is flexible to all locations where The Nature Conservancy is registered to do business
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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 Global Freshwater Fisheries Equity Advisor (“Advisor”) assists in the development and implementation of the Freshwater Fisheries strategy within the Provide Food and Water team at TNC and helps drive implementation of the overall business plan to achieve planned conservation outcomes. The Advisor supports the strategy’s leadership by managing priority projects and serves as an advisor to help projects and programs consider how to equitably distribute benefits across communities. The global Freshwater Fisheries strategy is focused on supporting inland fisheries under Indigenous and community leadership, often in low- and middle-income countries such as in the Amazon Basin and in sub-Saharan Africa, where we seek to achieve biodiversity and human well-being outcomes, and where different members of society play an important yet sometimes underappreciated role. This may include providing expert equity advice to field staff, collecting data, conducting literature reviews, writing reports, managing contracts with specialists, and participating in national and international dialogues on matters related to equity.
The Advisor collaborates with staff in different countries in their work with fishing communities to assess and document their equity related needs. The Advisor also tracks corporate practices, governmental policies and decisions, and the practices or views of other stakeholders involved in the Freshwater Fisheries strategy and their potential impact on organizational conservation goals. They may develop and/or advise TNC communications, marketing and philanthropy staff on issues related to equity within the Freshwater Fisheries strategy and related issues.
They serve as a key liaison and informational contact between the Freshwater Fisheries strategy team and other TNC staff, including the Global Equitable Conservation team, as well as external actors, including community organizations, government agencies, corporations, NGOs and other groups as applicable. The Advisor tracks and/or assesses corporate practices, governmental policies and decisions, or the practices or views of other stakeholders concerning equity in the freshwater fisheries sector and their potential impact on organizational conservation goals. They advise TNC communications, marketing and philanthropy staff on issues related to the Freshwater Fisheries strategy and related issues and help ensure that TNC’s internal and external communications accurately reflect the strategy and conservation goals.
This position involves both domestic and international travel of up to 25%.
This is a fixed-term, two-year position that may be extended in accordance with applicable country-specific employment laws and business requirements.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?”, but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy. You have found the solution and now you can pointedly make a difference every day!
By joining our global team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.
We’re looking for an individual with experience developing, implementing, and measuring the effectiveness of equity projects who wants to make a difference for nature and people. The Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, international relations, international development, social science, natural science, ecology or related field and at least 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience in research, critical analysis, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports.
• Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.
• Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government or legislative staff, community or business leaders, program leadership and/or similar audiences.
• Experience with time management.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience.
• Master’s degree.
• Critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills are essential.
• Deep knowledge of, and fluency in, ways to achieve greater equity in freshwater fisheries.
• Familiarity and knowledge related to business, governmental, and/or environmental policy and practices pertaining to freshwater fisheries, and in particular the social aspects of fisheries management.
• Ability to sensitively advise other staff on how to effectively engage with internal and external parties.
• Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to work well in a highly matrixed, decentralized and collaborative organization. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and political savvy. Must be a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time sensitive deadlines.
• NGO and/or governmental experience a strong plus.
• Ability to write and speak in a language other than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, or French highly desirable.
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.
SALARY INFORMATION
This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position in Arlington, VA is within the range of $105,300-$120,615 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 56410, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. 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.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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.
