OFFICE LOCATION

New Delhi, India

New Delhi Preferred (anywhere in India)

WHO WE ARE

This is an exciting time at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as we are shifting our strategy for greater impact in the world, seeking to address some of the most complex challenges facing people and nature — issues such as climate change, conserving lands, waters, and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more resilient and sustainable.

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Organizational History

Nature Conservancy India Solutions Private Limited (NCIS) is one of the group entity of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). NCIS is a private limited company incorporated under the Companies Act 2013, having it registered office in India in New Delhi. India. The company currently provides technical consultancy, monitoring & evaluation, and other related services in the domain of conservation and environment to its various clients within and outside India. NCIS helps its clients in achieving their environmental and conservation targets by providing science-based solutions and technical support. NCIS has been providing services to its various clients for last three years in India.

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Lands Programme at NCIS has the goal of managing the implementation of land-based conservation and restoration projects in high-priority regions of India including the Himalayas, the Northeast, Western Ghats and Central India. The overall goal of these projects is to achieve biodiversity and climate outcomes, with associated benefits to people. This position is expected to be based in Central India, Bhopal or can also be New Delhi; the specific location can be decided upon mutual agreement. The position will involve a significant amount of travel to all project sites within the regions noted above to ensure implementation of field activities. This position is with an initial two year contract, renewable upon mutual agreement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The main role of the Program Manager-Lands will be to provide managerial oversight to this portfolio of projects, report regular progress on the Shared Conservation Agenda, and ensure their delivery as per the established goals and outcomes. The range of projects within this portfolio include riparian restoration; restoration within buffers and corridors of protected areas; improved management of community forests through documentation and participatory planning; community conserved areas; and agroforestry within agricultural landscapes. Approaches used in this portfolio of projects include community-based management planning; technical inputs to existing programmes; and market-based approaches to incentivize sustainable use. Projects are implemented via partner organizations and in collaboration with governmental agencies.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Program Manager-Lands will undertake the following functions, in collaboration with the programme in-charge, external advisors and within the overall mandate of the defined project deliverables:

Roles and responsibilities:

• Project management and oversight for the portfolio of Lands projects, including monitoring and delivery of outputs as per agreed frames; contracting and coordination with implementation partners and consultants; budget management; and periodic internal and external reporting
• Stakeholder engagement, including establishing and maintaining productive relationships with governmental agencies; close coordination with implementation partners including building their capacity; and effective coordination across administrative divisions within the NCIS system.
• People management, including effective supervision of technical staff; identifying and addressing capacity gaps; selection and management of external consultants to meet project needs.
• Technical guidance for implementation of project activities, within the overall framework provided by the existing project arrangements; adaptive management as required and upon consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Project development, including ideation for new/expanded projects; development of concept notes, logical frameworks and proposals; and identification of external collaboration opportunities.
• Technical and financial monitoring of Lands-related conservation work, in support of the overall team
• Liaison across teams within NCIS, for coordination in project work
• Recruits, retains, and manages high quality and effective multi-disciplinary staff, consultants, and partners with responsibility for performance management and successful delivery of projects.
• Supports team members to effectively implement complex projects – both analytical and field-oriented.
• May require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree and 7 years' experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
• Experience negotiating.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MA/MSc degree in a field related to ecology, forestry, natural resource management or another related field of study with at least 11-15 years of experience relevant to this position, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven excellence in the management of large projects in the conservation/forestry/natural resource management sector
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams and external implementation partners
• Excellent communication abilities both within teams and outside
• Deep understanding of topics related to forests, conservation and people in India
• A commitment to equitable outcomes for people and nature
• Strong network among institutions and organizations across the above key landscapes of India • Understanding of carbon science and the carbon market
• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience
• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions.
• Ability to develop practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
• 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.
• Politically savvy.

SALARY INFORMATION

Job Family: Conservation

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 55097, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM IST on 19-May-2024 . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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