Chile Marine Conservation Practitioner

at  The Nature Conservancy

WHO WE ARE

The 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 a commitment to diversity and 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 our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
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.”

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Program as the Marine Conservation Practitioner Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful country of Chile, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!
The Marine Conservation Practitioner develops, manages, and supports the advances of the marine conservation work in Chile’s Ocean Program.
Other important functions include supporting other conservation programs and strategies in TNC as needed, supporting the operational plans of the Ocean’s strategies, working closely with the Chile Ocean’s Team.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 3-5 years’ experience in marine conservation, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of administrative and financial management work, and the monitoring of contracts and agreements.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATURE CONSERVANCY’S BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request

• Support the design and implementation of marine conservation strategies in Chile.
• Supports planning processes and implements activities to achieve marine conservation goals in close collaboration with project partners.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination between the Conservancy and partners in the field (including fishing communities and protected areas authorities, among others).
• Gather and analyse data to inform management tools and produce lessons learned, produce communication materials and other relevant documents for positioning TNC as a leading marine conservation NGO in Chile.
• Financial responsibility may include support the tracking, execution, and reporting of projects budgets, and supervise contracts with vendors, assisting with budget development.
• May work under minimal and/or distant supervision; may make some independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.