The Nature Conservancy
Implementation Director, Nature Bonds
The Nature Conservancy, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
The Nature Conservancy - Implementation Director, Nature Bonds
Location:
Boulder, ColoradoWHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Implementation Director, Nature Bonds, is responsible for leading, tracking, and ensuring compliance of the Nature Bonds portfolio under implementation, by driving projects to achieve conservation outcomes. The Nature Bonds program is a key global strategy, and the Implementation Director leads the management and compliance of a dynamic portfolio of projects post-financial close, including current projects in Seychelles, Belize, Barbados, and Gabon.Responsibilities include:Serve as a key liaison for the Nature Bonds projects under implementation between global and field teams, as well as external actors, including government agencies, Conservation Trust Funds, NGOs, and other groups, as applicable.Manage, monitor, document, assess, and report the implementation of the Nature Bonds post-financial close portfolio, including contributions to organizational conservation goals and assessing and mitigating potential risks.Drive the implementation of the Nature Bonds post-financial close portfolio by making key decisions related to budget, reporting, and communications; driving key processes and producing key deliverables for the compliance of the Project Agreements.Escalate any issues that demand higher-level decision-making or could result in potential risk.Contribute to impact reporting through Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning systems.Contribute to TNC communications, marketing, and philanthropy on issues related to Nature Bonds project implementation and help ensure that TNC's internal and external communications accurately reflect progress and achievements.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUBy joining our Nature Bonds Program team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, people, and our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.We're looking for an individual with conservation portfolio implementation experience who wants to make a difference for nature and people. The Nature Bonds Program is one of TNC's most impactful solutions, supporting nations to use innovative financial mechanisms such as debt refinancing to create long-term sustainable financing for nature protection and improved management, sustainable economic development, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.WHAT YOU'LL BRING• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination.• Experience in research, critical analysis, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports.• Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government staff, community or business leaders, program leadership, and/or similar audiences.• Experience developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups, and/or government agencies.Bonus:• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.• Experience working with several different teams in a matrix structure.• Critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills are essential.• Conservation portfolio management, tracking, and reporting experience is essential.• Conservation Trust Fund management, operations, and administration experience.• Operations and management experience with respect to affiliates and controlled companies - and more broadly in corporate governance.• Knowledge of designing, implementing, and running MEL systems.SALARY INFORMATIONThis position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $80,000 to $120,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, and the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate's qualifications, specific skills, and experience.APPLY NOWTo apply for job ID 55670, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at
https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we 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.The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best achieved with a diverse team.
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Location:
Boulder, ColoradoWHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Implementation Director, Nature Bonds, is responsible for leading, tracking, and ensuring compliance of the Nature Bonds portfolio under implementation, by driving projects to achieve conservation outcomes. The Nature Bonds program is a key global strategy, and the Implementation Director leads the management and compliance of a dynamic portfolio of projects post-financial close, including current projects in Seychelles, Belize, Barbados, and Gabon.Responsibilities include:Serve as a key liaison for the Nature Bonds projects under implementation between global and field teams, as well as external actors, including government agencies, Conservation Trust Funds, NGOs, and other groups, as applicable.Manage, monitor, document, assess, and report the implementation of the Nature Bonds post-financial close portfolio, including contributions to organizational conservation goals and assessing and mitigating potential risks.Drive the implementation of the Nature Bonds post-financial close portfolio by making key decisions related to budget, reporting, and communications; driving key processes and producing key deliverables for the compliance of the Project Agreements.Escalate any issues that demand higher-level decision-making or could result in potential risk.Contribute to impact reporting through Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning systems.Contribute to TNC communications, marketing, and philanthropy on issues related to Nature Bonds project implementation and help ensure that TNC's internal and external communications accurately reflect progress and achievements.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUBy joining our Nature Bonds Program team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, people, and our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.We're looking for an individual with conservation portfolio implementation experience who wants to make a difference for nature and people. The Nature Bonds Program is one of TNC's most impactful solutions, supporting nations to use innovative financial mechanisms such as debt refinancing to create long-term sustainable financing for nature protection and improved management, sustainable economic development, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.WHAT YOU'LL BRING• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination.• Experience in research, critical analysis, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports.• Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government staff, community or business leaders, program leadership, and/or similar audiences.• Experience developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups, and/or government agencies.Bonus:• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.• Experience working with several different teams in a matrix structure.• Critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills are essential.• Conservation portfolio management, tracking, and reporting experience is essential.• Conservation Trust Fund management, operations, and administration experience.• Operations and management experience with respect to affiliates and controlled companies - and more broadly in corporate governance.• Knowledge of designing, implementing, and running MEL systems.SALARY INFORMATIONThis position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $80,000 to $120,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, and the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate's qualifications, specific skills, and experience.APPLY NOWTo apply for job ID 55670, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at
https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we 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.The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best achieved with a diverse team.
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