NCS Advisor- Peatlands Job Listing at The Nature Conservancy in United States of America (Job ID JR101203)

Description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The NCS Advisor – Peatlands assists the Global Lead for Peatlands with the development, implementation and management of their conservation business plans and strategies.  They develop key topical Peatlands NCS expertise to drive strategy development and implementation. The NCS Advisor – Peatlands supports ad hoc business assessments of large scale strategy expansion.  They work to develop and collaborate with a network of TNC field colleagues to support the adoption of key conservation strategies throughout our organization.  

The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy has an established office. Salary is based on physical working location. No relocation assistance.  

This is a two-year funded position with the possibility for extension based on deliverables and funding. 

The NCS Advisor – Peatlands provides strategic, technical, and operational support to the Global Lead for Peatlands in advancing TNC's global peatland strategy. This role contributes to the development and implementation of the NCS Peatlands Implementation Plan, ensuring alignment with TNC's broader NCS strategy and global conservation priorities.

Operating across geographies and disciplines, the Advisor supports program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management. They assist in synthesizing scientific insights, tracking program performance, and facilitating collaboration across TNC teams and external partners. The Advisor plays a key role in preparing materials for strategic decision-making, supporting grant development, and ensuring the smooth implementation of peatland initiatives globally.

This position requires a strong understanding of peatland ecosystems, climate mitigation, and conservation planning, along with excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills. The Advisor works closely with the Global Lead and other team members to ensure the program delivers measurable impact and maintains its position as a global leader in peatland conservation.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Support the Global Lead in implementing the NCS Peatlands Implementation Plan, including coordination of activities, tracking progress, and synthesizing outcomes across global teams.
• Assist in the development of strategic materials, including briefing documents, presentations, and reports that inform internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-boundary collaboration among TNC regional, country, and global teams, ensuring alignment and knowledge exchange across the peatlands portfolio.
• Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals and funding requests, and supporting donor engagement.
• Support stakeholder engagement efforts, including liaising with government agencies, conservation organizations, foundations, and academic institutions.
• Monitor and report on program performance, helping to maintain optimal standards within budget and timelines.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of scientific tools, frameworks, and best practices, in collaboration with technical experts and field teams (working in closely with the NCS Learning Manager).
• Provide logistical and operational support for field campaigns, workshops, and international travel, including coordination of remote teams and event planning.
• Support negotiation and partnership development efforts, helping to prepare materials and facilitate discussions with landowners, agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal communications and knowledge management, ensuring key insights, resources, and updates are shared across the organization.
• Provides economic analysis of conservation opportunities
• Designs, implements and directs complex and diverse projects encompassing multiple programs.              
• Incorporates cross disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives.  
• Serves as a team leader for assigned projects.
• Requires willingness and ability to travel up to 25% both domestically and internationally.  

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, policy, resource management or related field and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination.  
• Experience supporting complex projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment. 
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary context.                      

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous or current experience working with The Nature Conservancy is strongly preferred
• Self-starter with ability to generate work plans with limited support in line with the overall conservation strategies. 
• Experience contributing to business plans or major strategy assessments. 
• Fluency in a language other than English (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese) appreciated. 
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in new conservation strategies, economic drivers, management tools, and global affairs. 
• Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization and with partners. 
• Analytical and project management experience.

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $51,300 – $88,145 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate's qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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