OFFICE LOCATIONArlington, Virginia, USA#Li-Remote#PDNThe location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy is a registered NGO and has an already established office. This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance.#Open until filled.WHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include acommitment to diversityand respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERJoin us as we tackle the intertwined global biodiversity and climate crises by delivering durable, representative, effectively managed, and inclusive protections through the Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) approach. PFPs enable governments and local communities, in partnership with funders and NGOs, to secure long-term management and financing for networks of conservation areas in the form of a deal with a single closing agreement. Accelerating the deployment and impact of this strategy is an organizational priority to deliver lasting outcomes across our 2030 Conservation Goals for Biodiversity, Climate, and People. The Project Director, Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) supports the development and implementation of a set of PFP projects, such as in the Mongolia PFP and a Great Bear Sea PFP, with matrixed teams over various stages of a project lifecycle that secure durable conservation outcomes.The Project Director will take the lead on the development and implementation of one or several projects at a time within our portfolio of PFP projects. For assigned projects, they lead the overall project ensuring the successful delivery and closing of those projects in close partnership with country and regional programs and partners. They are the owner of the project, and responsible for developing a transaction acceptable to all parties. They play a key role in establishing and leveraging strong external relationships with government ensuring strong buy-in for the project. They are responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the project, including the quality, strategic guidance, and integration across all components of a PFP - strategy, scope, conservation planning, community development, governance, finance, and government engagement.The Project Director will work collaboratively with complex, cross-functional project teams and key stakeholders - notably TNC country and regional teams, Impact Finance and Markets, Development, External Affairs, and the PFP team to ensure the successful closing of PFP transactions. As the project director, they will critically assess project scope and objectives, ensuring all risks and dependencies are addressed in the project plan, and work with the project manager to assemble the project team to deliver success ul project results. The Project Director will obtain go/no-go decisions at all project decision points from relevant decision makers and identify and obtain approval for project deliverables from the appropriate staff or teams. Throughout the project lifecycle, the Project Director will monitor and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary, and communicate project status information to all stakeholders.This position reports to the Global Portfolio Director, Project Finance for Permanence. The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy is a registered NGO and has an already established office. This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUThe Global Project Finance for Permanence team consists of a dedicated globally dispersed group of experts dedicated to our mission. 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 an experienced project director who is comfortable working at both a global and local level on large and complicated processes and projects within a matrixed organization, ideally with familiarity and experience across biological realms and extensive conservation experience.Key responsibilities and scope:
In close partnership with the in-country and global teams, advances a clear and maintains an integrated PFP project vision and scope.
Be ultimately responsible for the Project's quality and content, ensuring the project results in the desired conservation outcomes.
Ensure government commitment to and active participation in the project.
Builds strong relationships with internal and external partners. Serves as the primary Global PFP counterpart to the country program and other members the Global Protect Business Unit.
Leads several cross-functional and matrixed teams to foster and maintain team cohesion and strong communication channels.
Makes independent strategic decisions frequently based on analysis, ambiguous information, experience and judgment.
Develop and review interim and final deliverables, support project teams in delivering work products at the required standard and in managing dependencies between projects.
Keeps the leadership group informed of progress and updates, identifies obstacles and potential delays, proposes adaptive action and decisions required, ensures effective communication between the leadership group and project teams.
Support efficient decision making at key decision points, working with relevant decision makers and the appropriate staff or teams.
Assess project progress and risks, conduct corrective action as necessary, and resolve or proactively escalate challenges as needed.
Perform issue resolution, negotiate trade-offs, manage conflicts, and collaboratively solve complex problems.
They may advise TNC communications, marketing, and philanthropy staff on issues related to priority projects and related issues.
Will be required to work across multiple time zones which may include working outside normal working hours.
Requires willingness and ability to travel up to 50% both domestically and internationally, and to work occasional weekends and evenings.
WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBA/BS degree and 7 years' experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience directing a major complex program or project of strategic importance, including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams and meeting deadlines.Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.Ex
