• Job Description

  Req#: R002163

  Blue Nature Alliance

  The International Union for Conservation of Nature recommends that countries strongly protect 30% of every habitat by 2030. The Pew Charitable Trusts, Conservation International, Global Environment Facility, Minderoo Foundation and Rob and Melanie Walton Foundation partnered to form Blue Nature Alliance, with the aim to catalyze conservation of 18 million square kilometers of the ocean (approximately 5 percent of the global ocean) by 2025. Working alongside partners, the Alliance scope of work is truly global, and aims to protect global ocean biodiversity, build resilience to climate change, promote human wellbeing, and enhance ecosystem connectivity and function. In addition to partnering with local champions to secure the designation of new and expanded conservation areas, the Alliance works to strengthen the management and durability of existing ocean conservation areas and upgrading their protections where needed. This position will be part of a collaborative, dynamic global team comprised of staff from both The Pew Charitable Trusts and Conservation International, that aims to make an outsized impact on the ocean.

  Position Overview
  The principal associate, Blue Nature Alliance, collaborates with project leadership at Pew and Conservation International to scope, develop, and successfully implement ocean conservation campaigns and large-scale, site-based conservation projects across a global portfolio. This position will also support project management and internal operational needs to ensure we are on track to reach our project targets.

  The principal associate works closely with project team members in Washington, D.C. and around the world, as well as with staff from conservation science, government relations, communications and other Pew departments. This position requires expertise in marine conservation and environmental policy, including demonstrated understanding of international ocean governance mechanisms. The position will report to the Senior Manager, Blue Nature Alliance.

  Located in Pew’s Washington, DC office, this position is eligible for up to 60% telework. The position will report to the Senior Manager, Blue Nature Alliance. Candidates must be presently legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without the need of visa sponsorship.

  Responsibilities

  • Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project’s related goals.
  • Organize and conduct scoping trips with relevant stakeholders to assess project feasibility and propose recommendations for Alliance support.
  • Facilitate grant agreement development and finalization with grantees and Alliance Grants Manager.
  • Support and in some cases lead oversight in project implementation once approved by our steering council, including hosting coordination calls with implementing partners, tracking progress, managing grants/contracts--including reviewing and approving partner reports for release of payments and maintaining documentation.
  • Provide direct technical support as needed to advance site-based objectives and to build local capacity.
  • Lead our global policy workstream to support implementation of the United Nations High Seas Treaty, including, upon request from governments, overseeing development and management of grant agreements to advise country efforts to ratify the treaty.
  • Advise on strategy and identify synergies between the science, policy, sustainable financing and capacity building frameworks.
  • Develop policy statements, papers and advice for the campaign. Review and provide comments on draft policy proposals, regulations and white papers to internal and external audiences as needed in a timely fashion.
  • Coordinate across Alliance team members, as well as Pew / Conservation International teams to optimize Alliance strategic engagements at international meetings.
  • Represent Alliance at events and where relevant, present on subject matter relevant to Alliance engagements.
  • Serve as lead author on annual narrative progress report to steering council, and work with senior manager, monitoring & evaluation team, and site leads to prepare a concise, but comprehensive progress report.
  • Support the team lead for monitoring and evaluation to track project implementation progress across key indicators, and advise on strategies to streamline information gathering and reporting from partners.
  • Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

  Requirements

  • Expertise in the design and conduct of successful conservation campaigns, marine conservation, and environmental policy.
  • Project management experience and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse cultural contexts.
  • Strong political, strategic, and analytical abilities with proven skills in developing, executing, and evaluating a range of diverse strategies to achieve goals.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills.
  • Demonstrable experience managing projects in dispersed geographies, able to develop and manage productive relationships with consultants, partners and others who contribute to the development of a project by anticipating possible outcomes.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Generally, six years of applicable experience.

  Key attributes and preferred experience

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with seasoned judgment and analytical capacity, and must demonstrate strong collaborative spirit and ability to justify recommendations.
  • Well-versed in diplomacy skills required to enter into dialogue and negotiation with government representatives, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
  • Fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, French, or language other than English.

  Travel

  This position is expected to include occasional domestic and international travel for meetings and conferences.

  Total Rewards

  We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

  The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

• About the company

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