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Conservation Trust Fund Specialist

GBR The Nature Conservancy

Arlington, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$77,860–$103,785
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bond Market, Conservation, Ecosystems, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Policies, Global Financial Markets, Legal, Matrix Management, Multicultural, Negotiation Skills, Operations Planning, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing
LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia
POSTED
26 days ago
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Conservation Trust Fund Specialist role is an exciting opportunity to help shape and launch high-impact Conservation Trust Funds that will secure long-term financing for nature across multiple countries, working closely with TNC's global finance teams, country programs, and partners to design, develop, and operationalize these funds while driving forward major Project Finance for Permanence and Nature Bonds initiatives; the Specialist will lead and support project management across complex, multicultural teams, facilitate multi-stakeholder processes, analyze legal and institutional frameworks, co-develop governing documents and technical materials, coordinate technical assistance, strengthen CTF operations, deliver capacity-building programs, represent TNC in strategic negotiations and meetings, and guide the successful implementation of CTF work streams from planning through execution, all while navigating dynamic challenges, solving complex problems, and contributing to innovative conservation finance models that protect ecosystems for generations to come; the position offers significant autonomy, collaboration with global leaders, and the chance to influence conservation outcomes at scale, with flexible location options in any country where TNC is registered and established.

We're Looking for You:

By joining our Global Protect Oceans, Lands and Water team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with, a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated globally dispersed group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together. We work closely with internal teams and our external partners to deliver a representative, durable, effective, resilient, and inclusive 30% protection of the planet.We're looking for an individual with a passion for the mission of The Nature Conservancy, to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends, and who will enhance our ability to reach our 2030 goals.

We are looking for a conservation finance specialist with project manager skills who is comfortable working at a global level on large and complex projects within a matrixed organization, ideally with familiarity and experience working with CTFs. You would be part of a dedicated global team working on efforts to impact conservation throughout the world!

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in conservation, business, finance, policy, or other related field and 4 years related experience, or equivalent combination.
  • Experience organizing and managing complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
  • Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations for strategy and action.
  • Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.

Experience working in a CTF or for a CTF is highly desirable.

Salary Information:

This 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 $77,860 - $103,785 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, 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.

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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, thereBBTE

About the Company

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GBR The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org

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