The Nature Conservancy
Geoinformatics Coordinator (Flexible Location)
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Job Description
- Req#: 47730413
- Gathering, managing, and synthesizing spatial data to support real-world conservation decisions.
- Packaging complex data into products that effectively communicate information to diverse and global audiences.
- Designing and improving data-based prioritization exercises to maximize conservation outcomes at multiple scales, from global to local.
- Participating in the design, development, and execution of systematic conservation planning for meaningful conservation impact.
- Nature Bonds are a key implementation tool for achieving 30x30 by working closely with governments around the world to refinance their debt and unlock significant commitments and resources for conservation. TNC has a successful history utilizing this approach in the marine realm via our Blue Bonds program and is expanding this approach to terrestrial and freshwater systems where additional science capacity is needed.
- Enduring Earth is an ambitious collaboration that works alongside nations as they seek to achieve 30% protection and amplify conservation for a more sustainable, prosperous future for people and planet. Central to our approach is Project Finance for Permanence (PFP), an innovative approach that fully funds conservation projects to ensure durable and scalable impact. Spatial planning is the backbone of these ambitious conservation projects and commitments and will leverage previous and new efforts to inform how these significant initiatives develop and are implemented.
- 30x30: Driven by clear science and the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity's ambitious goals to address the biodiversity crisis, which, amongst several goals, establishes a global commitment to protect 30% of the planet by 2030, known as “30x30”. This is the overarching framework for TNC's protection efforts. To help ensure this target is effectively implemented in line with global conservation best practices, TNC has an internal 30x30 Initiative that integrates our work across policy, financing conservation, communications and campaigns, sciences, and conservation implementation to maximize our impact to the protection of 30 percent of the world's terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats by 2030.
- B.S. degree and certification in a related field and 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in designing and maintaining a database to meet organizational needs.
- Experience in developing and managing multiple projects.
- Experience interpreting image analysis, complex spatial analysis, data modeling, and landscape scenario analysis.
- Experience preparing reports of findings.
- Experience with GIS software and spatial data analysis.
- Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
- Master's Degree, or preferably a Ph.D., in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Working knowledge of current trends and practices in a relevant discipline(s) and geographic region(s).
- Experience working with terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and/or climate-related spatial data to inform conservation prioritizations and/or planning.
- Demonstrated experience gathering and managing spatial and other datasets, including metadata and process documentation, and collaborating with external parties to obtain access to data resources.
- Experience performing gap analyses and generating maps, reports, or other decision-support products to guide strategy-level decisions, identify conservation opportunities, and/or inform conservation planning efforts.
- Ability to coordinate data resources to meet organizational needs across multiple projects, concurrently.
- Advanced expertise in the use of Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS Pro and extensions, ArcGIS Server, GEE, etc.)
- Working knowledge of relevant scripting and programming languages (e.g. R, Python, etc.).
- Experience creating standardized cartographic map design and spatial data visualization products.
- Experience interpreting image analysis, complex spatial analysis, data modeling, and landscape scenario analysis.
- Demonstrated experience recommending conservation actions and/or locations based on scientific analysis results.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and communicating results to diverse audiences, including conservation practitioners and strategy-level advisors.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement processes and systematic conservation planning
- Experience collaborating with teammates and partners representing a diversity of professional levels and cultures.
- Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant
- languages.
OFFICE LOCATIONArlington, Virginia, USA
The work location for this position is flexible within locations where The Nature Conservancy has an established office. (Please refer to the list of countries and locations where TNC can hire at our Careers page.) The headquarters of TNC is located in Arlington, Virginia.
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#LI-REMOTE
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 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.”
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Geoinformatics Coordinator will be part of the Global Protect Oceans, Lands, and Water program and will work closely with TNC staff to guide geographical prioritizations, identify target conservation opportunities, and coordinate spatial data needs for TNC's expanding conservation strategies, including the Global Protect Program's Nature Bonds, Enduring Earth Partnership, and 30x30 initiatives. The overarching focus of these initiatives is to help the world protect a representative, durable, inclusive, and effectively managed 30% of the planet. This new position will play a critical supporting role by:
Learn more about our Global Protect strategies:
Initially, this position will be focused on supporting Nature Bonds projects with crossover to the other initiatives where linkages exist.
The Geoinformatics Coordinator will work globally as a member of diverse project teams comprised of staff from TNC's Global Protect Oceans Lands and Waters, Global Science, Latin America Region, Africa Region, Tackle Climate Change, External Affairs and Policy, and NatureVest programs, as well as local TNC country teams. The successful candidate will be a full-time employee of The Nature Conservancy for a two-year term, with the potential to extend based on funding and need. The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy is a registered NGO and has an established office. This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance. Occasional travel of up to 20% of time may be required to be fully successful in this position.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUDo you like spatial data, and information but also crave contributing to conservation goals? Are you a problem solver that is detail-oriented and can see projects through from the field installation of sensors to data visualization?
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Come work with us on global conservation to use the latest and greatest technology to accelerate conservation. From networking, instrumentation, data visualization, and curation you will help us bring ecosystems to life through data. You will engage with local staff and researchers to problem solve, work within a dynamic team, and do it all at an incredible place.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $55,000 – $82,000 for annual base salary.
For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the a 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.
For all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
If you provide your city, state/province, and country in your resume or cover letter we will confirm the salary range for this position based on your location if you are selected to proceed into the initial selection round.
APPLY NOWTo apply for job ID 54052, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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.
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The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental organization, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
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