Global Safeguards Senior Manager
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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
The location of this position is flexible within the countries where TNC is a registered NGO and has an already established office. This position is eligible for relocation, visa or immigration assistance.
The start date, while somewhat flexible, will be as immediate as possible following interviews tentatively scheduled for December.
Please submit a standard cover letter.
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Global Safeguards Senior Manager leads design and implementation of TNC’s rights-centered Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework. The Global Safeguards Senior Manager leads the development of an organization-wide rights-centered Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF), based on existing materials and staff input to-date. They advise global strategies and regions in the development, implementation and active management of tailored Human Rights-centered Environmental and Social Safeguards, based on the Global ESSF. They provide technical leadership in designing, upgrading and delivering tools for management of the rights-centered ESSF. They will supervise a team charged with development and implementation of the ESSF. They work with Regional Rights and Safeguards Advisors in their design, implementation and collective movement building to integrate new standards and processes in conservation projects, programs and strategies. They work with the Global Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities team to implement UNDRIP and TNC Human
Rights Guide in our conservation work in regions. They will be a part of the Equitable Conservation Team in the Chief Conservation Office and will report to the Director, Human Rights in Conservation.
The Global Safeguards Senior Manager influences TNC leadership and advocates for the incorporation of rights-based Environmental and Social Safeguards in organizational policies, processes and procedures. They ensure that the ESSF incorporates strategies that center human rights and support TNC’s compliance with public funding mandates and requirements, as well as build momentum around public funding compliance. They advise the Human Rights in Conservation Director, and the Equitable Conservation Director on how to effectively coordinate safeguards and rights issues across the Chief Conservation Office and Equitable Conservation portfolios, including new strategies. They work to develop a matrixed dotted line network of managed strategy advisors in the field through active collaboration, as well as supporting the development and uptake of ESSF resources and tools. They act as liaison to staff on global conservation teams and advise staff on active strategy management and capacity building. They oversee the development of culturally-responsive training programs, educational materials, and the development of a Train the Trainer program. They will lead and coordinate activities of the TNC ESSF steering committee, support and collaborate with a network of TNC Rights and Safeguards project and program officers in global regions, and work with external partners to identify and learn best practices on ESSF.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
· Leads design and implementation of TNC’s rights-based Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework.
· Advises global strategies, regions and country programs on human rights- and safeguards-related issues in community-based conservation work.
· Leads the design, implementation and management of Measures, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems that integrate safeguards and human rights, including data collection/management and development of tools and protocols.
· Leads the development and delivery of trainings, educational materials, and capacity building for TNC staff and partners or contractors
· on preventing human rights violations, promoting IPLC rights, and safeguards implementation.
· Designs and leads collaborative, complex, and diversified projects, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and
· ensuring accountability.
· Ensures compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external requirements as appropriate, such as International Finance Corporation (IFC), United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP), gender assessment and mainstreaming, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Relevant International Labor Organization (ILO) Conventions; making decisions that may have wide impact and bind the organization financially or legally.
· Maintains confidentiality regarding frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information;
· Acts independently and resolves complex issues.
· May develop and administer budgets, evaluate results, and develop corrective strategies.
· May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff, including training, professional development, establishing clear core objectives, setting “stretch” objectives, and overseeing execution of day-to-day work.
· Makes strategic decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
· Incorporates cross disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives.
· Significant latitude to deal directly with field management personnel and organizational leadership.
· Ability to contribute management decisions.
· Requires willingness and ability to travel up to 25-30% both domestically and internationally, and to work occasional weekends and evenings to accommodate global teams.
What You’ll Bring:
· Bachelor's degree in sociology, anthropology, political science, public policy, international relations, international development, human rights or related field and at least 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination in a relevant sector.
· Experience applying compliance-based environmental and social management system (ESMS) processes and concepts at the project level.
· Knowledge of and applied experience in respecting and promoting human rights, including the co-creation and -implementation of human rights-based approaches with communities.
· Experience leading and managing complex projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
· International work experience.
· Experience in research, critical analysis, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports.
· Experience writing and editing promotional, informational, and/or training materials.
· Experience presenting to and/or communicating with diverse audiences such as internal and external teams, senior leadership,
· governments, community or business leaders, and or partners.
· Project management experience and experience meeting deadlines.
· Experience developing end products with software such as MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), cloud and web-based tools including SharePoint, WebEx/conferencing software, Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, and DropBox or other similar tools.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
· Master’s degree.
· Self-starter with ability to generate work plans with limited support in line with the overall Conservation Strategies Team outcomes, goals, strategies, and plans.
· Experience developing rights-focused strategy assessments, particularly with screening tools, environmental and social impact assessment, interested parties assessment, project-level grievance redress and risk-specific plan guidance.
· 5 or more years of experience applying rights-based environmental and social due diligence in project-level implementation and
· management and/or developing and managing the implementation of social and environmental safeguards specifically, including screening, impact assessment, and mitigation measure development.
· Experience with human-rights based conservation approaches and IPLCs.
· Experience implementing gender assessment and mainstreaming processes.
· Experience with methods of collecting and assessing disaggregated data, particularly by gender and vulnerable groups.
· Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple levels in a highly-matrixed organization.
· Experience project managing the development of complex, cross-functional initiatives, work products, and/or policies.
· Fluency in language other than English (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese).
· Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental and international affairs.
· Willingness to learn and develop expertise in new conservation strategies, economic drivers, management tools, and global affairs.
· Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization, including with senior management, and with Conservancy partners.
What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
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