Senior Associate, Conserving the Pantanal and Gran Chaco Wildlands

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

📋 Description

• Provide project management and coordination for the Pantanal and Gran Chaco team under the guidance of the Project Director.

• Assist the Project Director in forming and nurturing strategic partnerships and managing collaborative initiatives with international organizations, foundations, NGOs, government entities, and other institutions.

• Advocate for best practices and innovations in project management throughout team activities.

• Oversee contracts with consultants and partner organizations, utilizing Pew’s platforms and internal processes.

• Track initiative objectives, deliverables, activities, and workflows, offering timely feedback to the Project Director and team.

• Coordinate annual and other strategic planning sessions.

• Organize periodic staff workshops and engage in external events, representing the project as necessary.

• Collaborate on the creation and distribution of communication materials.

• Assist in coordinating key activities with staff and partner organizations.

• Participate in initiatives that support program and Pew-wide goals.

• Promote a collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and respectful work atmosphere.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

• Generally, 4 years of relevant experience.

• Fluency in English and proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese.

• Extensive experience in project management, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, and contracting, among other areas.

• Significant experience with non-profit organizations.

• Knowledge and field experience in the Latin American region, with a preference for Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina.

• Strongly desired experience in conservation, environmental policy, development, or related fields.

• High political awareness and understanding of issues from a non-partisan viewpoint.

• Proven experience in establishing relationships among individuals and organizations with diverse interests and perspectives.

• Ability to lead group discussions with individuals in various roles and countries.

• Proficient in training and mentoring team members with a strong cultural sensitivity.

• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and effectively advancing projects with a high level of independence and autonomy.

• Strong professional writing skills in both English and Spanish/Portuguese.

• Candidates must possess legal authorization to work in the country for which they are applying without the need for visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.