Conservation and Science Director – Latin America

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The Nature Conservancy

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1951

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

Charity • Non-profit • Environmental

The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Operating in over 80 countries and territories, it addresses critical issues like climate change and biodiversity loss through strategic conservation efforts. The organization focuses on protecting vital ecosystems such as forests, oceans, and freshwater resources, while actively engaging communities and influencing environmental policies. Through various initiatives, The Nature Conservancy aims to ensure a sustainable and thriving planet for future generations.

📋 Description

• Lead and support teams to define and implement science-based, systems-level conservation strategies across Latin America • Shape and advance transformative, science-based conservation strategies across Latin America that deliver measurable outcomes • Support the effective implementation of priority strategies and interventions including monitoring and evaluation systems • Facilitate the deployment of global and regional resources and expertise, ensuring effective communication and collaboration • Lead a multidisciplinary team of conservation professionals across multiple countries • Advance the regional research agenda through collaboration with TNC global teams and partnerships • Participate in leadership bodies and represent LAR on the global Science Advisory Committee • Oversee regional conservation budget development and financial stewardship

🎯 Requirements

• PhD degree in science related field plus 10 years related experience in Conservation Science or equivalent combination of education and experience • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and working with or in a matrixed organization • Experience in applied science for the design and implementation of ambitious strategies and interventions • Regional scientific or conservation leadership experience across five or more countries within Latin America • Demonstrated experience playing a leading role in major programs and complexities across multiple country borders • Strong written and oral communication skills • Fluency in English and proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese • Willingness to travel given that they will support teams across nine countries

🏖️ Benefits

• health care benefits • retirement benefits • parental leave • paid time off • life insurance • disability coverage • employee assistance program • other life and well-being benefits