External Affairs Manager

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

📋 Description

• Execute the One Conservancy Public Funding Strategy throughout the Asia Pacific region.

• Identify and evaluate public funding opportunities within Asia Pacific.

• Focus on public sector engagement to optimize funding results.

• Assist TNC Business Units in securing prioritized public funding via competitive proposal calls and collaborative project development.

• Ensure alignment of regional initiatives with the global strategy and coordinate engagement with key public donors.

• Facilitate the co-creation of projects alongside governments and bilateral and multilateral donors.

• Monitor public fundraising efforts and prepare reports and recommendations for both global and regional leadership.

• Cultivate and enhance relationships with targeted public sector entities and representatives in Asia Pacific.

• Document strategic and coordinated engagement approaches that adhere to TNC standards.

• Raise internal awareness and promote the use of BBCRM, the HUB, and the Public Funding Knowledge Bank.

• Oversee and enhance capacity-building materials, while conducting training sessions and mentoring.

• Offer subject matter expertise on logical frameworks, project risks, governance, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Strengthen staff capabilities in managing public-sector relationships, navigating donor systems, and creating viable project designs.

• Support teams in the design, documentation, packaging, and submission of projects to public donors.

• Facilitate cross-functional proposal development and internal approval processes.

• Build and sustain institutional knowledge concerning priority public donors in Asia Pacific.

• Monitor donor priorities, processes, and engagement strategies.

• Provide guidance on public sector entities to prioritize for engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in political science, environmental policy, international development, management, or a related field, along with 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency in English.

• Experience in analytical and project management roles.

• Proven ability to develop and execute complex projects in unstructured environments.

• Experience in leading, directing, and managing multiple projects while achieving strategic program objectives.

• Established communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities.

• Background working with governments, public sector entities, or multilateral institutions.

• Experience in supporting external partner relationships, proposal development, and/or donor-funded projects.

• Familiarity with theories of change, logical frameworks, result chains, and relevant methodologies.

• Experience working in the Asia Pacific region.

• Knowledge of public funding mechanisms and agencies, as well as current and emerging trends in public funding.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and management capabilities.

• Experience coordinating with individuals from diverse locations and cultures.

• Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the specific countries where TNC operates.

• 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.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Flexible schedules.