Policy and Government Relations Manager

Description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Policy and Government Relations Manager plans, implements and coordinates programs at the national, sub-national or departmental level to affect public and/or corporate policy to further the Conservancy’s mission. Duties include daily contact with local, sub-national country, multilateral/agencies officials, and/or corporate representatives on matters pertaining to administrative, legislative, and/or corporate actions or internationally negotiated agreements. They build and facilitate internal networks, coordinate meetings, agendas, and presentations. They influence the outcome of policy and/or corporate initiatives at the international, national, sub-national, and local levels. They develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and industry to advance the organization’s conservation agenda.

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!

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE:

• Engages consistently with local, sub‑national, national institutions and multilateral partners on legislation, policy reforms, and Mongolia’s international environmental obligations.
• Develops strategic partnerships with government agencies, parliamentary committees, civil society, academia, and private sector actors to advance conservation policy priorities.
• Provides policy analysis and guidance to ensure program alignment with national frameworks such as NBSAP, NDC, Vision 2050, and environmental laws.
• Ensures compliance with Mongolian laws and regulations related to lobbying, government cooperation, transparency, and stakeholders’ engagements as well as program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Leads and coordinates assigned policies or projects, guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring timely achievement of deliverables.
• Represents the organization in consultations, working groups, and policy dialogues, providing expert input into draft legislation and policy processes.
• Leads public fundraising activities to increase the level of financial support for TNC projects and priorities including working alongside conservation staff to prepare concept notes and grant proposals.
• Ensures adherence to internal organizational policies, including risk management and reporting requirements for policy engagement activities.
• Manages and contributes to budgeting for policy and government relations activities, including planning, tracking expenditures, and contracting consultants or service providers.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation and quality assurance of policy briefs, legislative analyses, position papers, and submissions to government or multilateral bodies.
• Support the implementation of TNC’s Global Policy Strategy by aligning national policy engagement with the organization’s priority policy wins and contributing to coordinated advocacy efforts across regions.
• Ensure TNC’s global policy priorities—such as nature‑positive systems, climate resilience, and protected area governance—into actionable policy initiatives within Mongolia’s legislative and government relations landscape.
• Monitor relevant policy developments and coordinate with regional policy teams to help strengthen the conditions for durable conservation impact, while ensuring TNC’s efforts remain supportive of Mongolia’s policy direction.
• Supports the government and other partners in implementing the goals of international conventions, such as the UNCCD COP, by providing policy analysis, coordination, and technical input as needed.
• May need to gain cooperation from individuals or groups, inside and outside the Conservancy, over whom there is no direct authority to accomplish program goals.
• May supervise administrative staff and/or volunteers, interns, or temporary staff.
• 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, environmental management, political science, law, or a related field, and at least 4 years of related experience in policy, government relations, or program management (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience with government officials, legislative bodies, or senior leadership, including presenting policy positions, briefing decision-makers, and participating in formal consultations.
• Proven experience working with government agencies,  NGOs, corporate or partners, or multilateral institutions on policy development, program implementation, and stakeholder engagement. 
• Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
• Strong communication skills, including preparing and presenting high-quality written materials (policy briefs, proposal, and reports) and delivering clear and compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
• Supervisory or team-coordination experience, including overseeing staff, consultants, or project teams.
• Fluency in English and Mongolian language.  

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Master’s degree appreciated.
• Supervisory experience, including ability to set objectives and manage performance.
• Familiarity with social, economic and political conditions and issues in the country (national and/or sub-national) and/or region.
• Experience coordinating projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results. 
• Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

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 and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.

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.