Job Description

OFFICE LOCATION

Singapore, Asia Singapore or in any other countries in Southeast Asia where TNC has an office or affiliated local entity

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters, and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has shown that nature-based solution (NbS)—sustainably managing, restoring and protecting forests and other lands—can provide up to a third of the solution to climate change by 2030. NbS can also provide a range of other benefits, such as protecting biodiversity, improving watershed function, increasing resilience, and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Southeast Asia is facing unprecedented demand for carbon abatement and hence, an unparalleled opportunity to access and direct climate finance to NbS that deliver not only climate outcomes, but outcomes for biodiversity and people as well. In Asia Pacific, TNC has joined with 7 other NGOs to form the Southeast Asia Climate and Nature-based Solution (SCeNe) Coalition* in recognition of the scale of action required, the time-bound opportunity for impact and the risks to people and nature if we do not act collaboratively to speed up and scale up design and implementation of high-integrity and high-quality NbS. The extensive experience of these environmental NGOs in the development and execution of NbS offers a powerful, shared platform to inform and influence this rapidly growing sector. In the first three years, the Coalition will focus on three inter-connected workstreams that together will scale NbS in the region: i) define the opportunities of where ‘triple benefit’ NbS investment should be made; ii) showcase high-integrity projects to inspire others; and iii) support national and local organizations to access carbon finance and secure funds for conservation. The Governance of the Coalition includes a Steering Committee comprised of the Asia-based leaders of the member organizations, with a rotating Chair. The Steering Committee has overall responsibility for the strategy, oversight, fundraising and delivery of the Coalition aims. Each workstream is led by a member organization (i.e. Workstream Manager) with all members contributing time and expertise through Expert Teams. The NbS Coalition Manager will be the first Secretariat position to be hired with the aim to accelerate the pace and scale of the Coalition’s impact, including building a small Secretariat team to be hosted by TNC, subject to the successful execution and resourcing of the Coalition’s full body of work.

• Birdlife International, Conservation International, IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative, Mandai Nature, The Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society, Worldwide Fund for Nature Singapore (WWF Singapore) and Yayasan Institut Sumber Daya Dunia (WRI Indonesia).

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

The NbS Coalition Manager will be responsible for both executing the broad strategic direction of the SCeNe Coalition (under the guidance of the Steering Committee) and the day-to-day management of Coalition activities across all workstreams, including administrative and programmatic functions. This includes working directly with Business Units (BUs) in individual countries and global teams within TNC to source internal expertise and maintain strategic alignment, and well as with the 7 other Coalition member organizations, Coalition funders and other partners/stakeholders. The preferred location for this position is Singapore, with the potential to recruit candidates based and legally able to work in other countries in Southeast Asia where TNC has an office or affiliated local entity. No sponsorship for relocation and/or support for immigration and visa is provided.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The NbS Coalition Manager supports TNC’s Climate Partnerships Director in Asia Pacific, Coalition member organizations and BUs in Southeast Asia by leading the successful delivery of the SCeNe Coalition, including coordinating and actioning the work and decisions of the Steering Committee, overseeing the delivery of the Coalition’s workstreams (working closely with workstream leads in member organizations), managing reporting and relationships with existing supporters, proactively pursuing new funding opportunities for the Coalition, and liaising with other relevant platforms and initiatives. The NbS Coalition Manager will have a formal reporting line into the Nature Conservancy, while maintaining an informal reporting line to the Steering Committee Chair. The NbS Coalition Manager will take decisions to enable execution of approved activities in the Coalition work plan and will oversee Secretariat staff as and when hired.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

• Reviews and refines the Coalition’s strategy and workplans as needed.
• Convenes and maintains records from SC meetings and otherwise supports the SC Chair to prepare for and execute follow up from SC meetings.
• Oversees the delivery of key workstreams, including:
  • Ensures consultants and other responsible individuals deliver as expected.
  • Tracks progress and spending across all workstreams
  • Maintains regular communications with Workstream Managers.
• Leads and coordinates execution and oversight of contractual agreements among Coalition member organizations, and progress and financial reporting to Coalition donors.
• Pursues funding opportunities for the Coalition, including proposal development and donor stewardship.
• Develops and implements Coalition strategic communications plan, including, in the near-term, developing web presence and communications materials.
• Develops and implements a monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) framework to track progress and impact across all Coalition activities.
• Conducts risk mapping on an ongoing basis in consultation with SC and workstreams.
• Supports SC in pursuing thought leadership & advocacy activities endorsed by all Members.
• Follows and liaises with other relevant platforms and initiatives.
• Represents the Coalition and/or TNC in relevant fora and events.
• May involve domestic and international travel of 30% or more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under deadlines.
• Awareness and understanding of current trends and developments relating to the operation of carbon markets (regulatory and voluntary) and policies impacting nature-based climate solutions in Southeast Asia.
• Experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans at the sub-national or national level.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
• Experience in negotiating.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi- lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) methods and systems for climate, biodiversity and community resilience outcomes in coastal and/or terrestrial ecosystems.
• Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Politically savvy.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 51987, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on September 2nd, 2022. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. Where legally permissible, TNC requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and willing to keep up to date with vaccines that protect against COVID-19. By accepting an offer of employment, you agree to comply with this requirement, unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption.