Conservation and Science Director – Latin America Region

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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

• Shape and advance transformative, science-based conservation strategies across Latin America that deliver measurable outcomes aligned with TNC's 2030 goals, ensuring scientific rigor underpins all programs across the region • Support the effective implementation of priority strategies and interventions across the region including monitoring and evaluation systems that track conservation impact, while catalyzing synergies and learnings • Facilitate the deployment of global and regional resources and expertise, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams and functions, and supporting joint programming, fundraising, and applied science initiatives • Lead a multidisciplinary team of conservation professionals across multiple countries, cultivating a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation while supporting their growth and career development • Advance the regional research agenda through both internal collaboration with TNC global teams and partnerships with universities, institutions, and external stakeholders • Participate in the Latin America Region’s (LAR) leadership bodies and represent LAR on the global Science Advisory Committee as well as in relevant international fora • Oversee regional conservation budget development and financial stewardship, and collaborate with development teams to align transformative strategies with funding opportunities

🎯 Requirements

• PhD degree in science related field plus 10 years related experience in Conservation Science or equivalent combination of education and experience with strong understanding of social sciences • 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. • Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to share and explain complex processes and ideas with a variety of audiences including staff, donors, consultants, and external partners. • 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 • flexible spending accounts • 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match • parental leave • accrued paid time off • life insurance • disability coverage • employee assistance program • other life and work well-being benefits