Conservation Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Chile.

📋 Description

• Design, oversee, and promote conservation initiatives, strategies, and methodologies for extensive geographical regions.

• Offer technical guidance and assistance to a business unit or Ocean Division.

• Organize, lead, and execute preserve management initiatives and stewardship activities.

• Tackle significant oceanic threats impacting natural ecosystems and specific species.

• Encourage cross-site knowledge sharing within a global conservation network.

• Provide conservation planning teams with pertinent large-scale geographical data.

• Formulate and execute conservation plans.

• Obtain varying levels of legal interests in oceanic areas through protective measures.

• Garner public and private backing for conservation objectives.

• Coordinate support from communities and stakeholders in ocean conservation and marine management resource initiatives.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary teams and contribute to training, mentorship, performance evaluations, and professional development.

• Monitor project execution, budgets, HUB milestones, deliverables, and MEL plans.

• Prepare and assess technical and financial documentation.

• Assist with financial forecasting.

• Contribute to donor proposals, work plans, and both internal and external reporting.

• Secure collaboration from external entities to achieve program objectives.

• Manage budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, assist in budget formulation, and achieve fundraising goals.

• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.

• Make autonomous decisions based on analysis, experience, and situational context.

• Work under varying weather conditions, in remote areas, challenging or hazardous terrains, and physically demanding environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, environmental studies, conservation, or a related discipline.

• 5 years of experience in natural resource management or a related domain.

• Experience in fisheries management, marine science, and/or marine conservation.

• Awareness of current political and socio-economic trends and practices impacting the marine environment in Chile, especially concerning fisheries.

• Capability to operate at the intersection of science and policy.

• Willingness to apply scientific knowledge to decision-making and guide activities accordingly.

• Experience collaborating with stakeholders in the marine environment, including government officials, fishing communities, academia, and NGOs in Chile.

• Proven ability to complete tasks independently within set timelines.

• Proficient in using Word, Excel, web browsers, and similar software tools.

• Bilingual proficiency in written, spoken, and graphical communication in both English and Spanish.

• Experience in negotiating agreements.

• Effective communication skills with the public and/or media in both written and verbal forms.

• Valid Chilean Class B driver’s license.

• Valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

• Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the motor vehicle record.

• Ability to convey conservation practices to both technical and non-technical audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional life and well-being benefits.

• Flexible work environment that promotes employee health and well-being.

• Opportunities for professional growth.