Natural Climate Solutions Specialist

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.
The Nature Conservancy first commenced operations in Australia in 2002. Since that time TNC Australia has grown significantly and now conducts projects in all Australian states and territories. Our work focuses on four conservation strategies – Outback (including our work with many Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, supporting their efforts to manage their Country for its cultural and conservation values); Oceans (including our nation-wide critically endangered shellfish reef building program in the bays and estuaries of southern Australia, from Perth to Noosa); Nature and Agricultural Landscapes (including innovative water funds in the Southern Murray-Darling Basin); and Protection (working with partners, including governments, to achieve protection, restoration and improved management of 30% of our oceans and 30% of our lands and freshwater by 2030). To learn more about our work in Australia visit www.natureaustralia.org.au.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 5-7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and
• experience.
• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions.
• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives or related field.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience developing and managing large-scale carbon projects in Australia based on Australia’s Emissions
• Reduction Fund methodologies.
• Experience in one or more of the following a) blue carbon or wetland restoration; b) working with and supporting Indigenous groups or c) the implement carbon projects in agricultural landscapes.
• Experience in business development, grant writing and working with the private sector.
• Experience applying systems thinking and working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to find natural climate solutions to complex problems.

• Oversee and implement growth of TNC Australia’s NCS Initiative including blue carbon projects, further development of the savanna burning carbon opportunities across northern and central Australia, and new opportunities in working landscapes.
• Act independently and in supervisor’s stead, as needed; exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.
• Coordinate the work of cross-functional, cross-divisional teams towards desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Develop and implement new initiatives that will ensure goals and strategies are achieved.
• Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance; decisions may bind the organization financially or legally.
• May manage or participate in complex negotiations.
• Travel occasionally, working long and flexible hours as needed.
• Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
• Must be able to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.