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.”
What We Can Achieve Together:
Housed within The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient Watersheds Strategy, the Nature for Water Facility (‘N4W’) is a technical assistance platform that provides hand-in-hand support to local champions seeking to develop watershed investment programs. N4W has supported more than 40 place-based engagements globally from 2022-2024, via a mixture of pro-bono and fee-for-service partnerships. For additional background on the program please see the About, Services, and Portfolio sections of the N4W website.
N4W is embarking on the next phase of its growth, which will run until 2030. A key part of this is an increase in its work in the Asia Pacific region (‘AP’).
In partnership with a Science Manager, the Engagement Manager is responsible for the overall success of place-based projects undertaken by N4W. The Engagement Manager also leads all commercial, economic, stakeholder, and governance analysis related to watershed investment programs. A high degree of independence and leadership is expected from this role, which includes ample near-term growth opportunities for motivated candidates joining this dynamic team. In particular, the successful candidate will play an important role in client management, business development, and N4W’s expected team growth in AP.
The Engagement Manager position directly reports to the N4W Senior Engagement Manager and will also work closely with senior leadership within TNC AP. The position is full-time, fully remote, and is available in Australia, Singapore (through our local office), and Indonesia (through our local partner).
This role is offered as a 24-month contract, with the opportunity to renew if both TNC and the successful candidate agree.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
· Driving determination of project scope.
· Mobilizing and managing multidisciplinary teams of internal and external experts to deliver projects against defined timelines and scope.
· Identifying and engaging key actors and diverse stakeholders.
· Developing financial and economic appraisals (including related financial modeling) and communicating results across a variety of audiences/payers.
· Synthesizing high-quality research and analysis that combines technical, social, environmental, institutional, financial, and economic elements.
· Assessing ecosystem services benefits and conducting costing of watershed investment programs that rely on Nature-based Solutions to drive water security outcomes.
· Presenting outputs in stakeholder and/or client meetings, publications, and conference settings.
· Collaborating with Facility knowledge management staff to develop thought leadership publications.
· Manage clients and contribute to business development in AP.
· Regularly engage with N4W colleagues in other regions of the globe.
· Frequent domestic and/or international travel (expected 30%).
We’re Looking for You:
Want to help save the planet? We are looking for an energetic problem-solver who is open-minded with multi-perspective views on international development, natural resource management, infrastructure delivery, governance systems, and water policy with the earnest desire to contribute towards making the world a better place, and belief that a small group of committed and hard-working individuals can have a significant impact. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!
What You’ll Bring:
· Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, political science, international development or related field and at least 4 years professional experience, or equivalent combination.
· Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
· Background in commercial evaluation of business models / project structuring, including financial modeling capabilities.
· Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance of teams and/or direct reports.
· Professional language competency in English required (both oral and written).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· 5+ years of professional experience in project finance, capital markets, or management consultancy.
· Graduate degree in an appropriate field, including (but not limited to) business, environmental or natural resource economics, or environmental management.
· Proficiencies in one or more Asian languages and/or Spanish.
· Experience in NbS project design and implementation.
· Self-motivated and self-driven, able to work independently and deliver tasks at the expected quality level, with appropriate supervision or guidance.
· A productive team player working in a collaborative, multi-cultural, and inter-disciplinary environment with the ability to analyze and synthesize technical information across disciplines.
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 Tabon nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
