External Affairs Director - The Nature Conservancy

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Location and Work Mode

This position is in Santiago deChile with a Remote work modality.
Weekly meetings are organized in a coworking space in Santiago de Chile as well as punctual strategic gatherings.

Who we are

The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a sciencebased organization we create innovative ontheground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People Communities and Cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on .

Our impact

• Tackle Climate Change.
• Protect Land & Water
• Provide Food & Water Sustainably
• Build Healthy Cities

Purpose of the Position

The External Affairs Director develops the crosscutting public policy advocacy strategy leads and guide the development and implementation of one or more strategies to achieve the Conservancys goals through interaction with governmental agencies mainly at national level non governmental organizations multilateral agencies and/or the corporate sector.

S/he leads a team and works within a broader interdisciplinary team to serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on complex and strategic issues focusing in the interaction with key stakeholders at national level.
S/he liaises with TNCs global strategy teams Science and Field Conservation staff other External Affairs departments and with TNCs Operating Units to our further conservation goals policies and strategy.

The position will report to the Business Unit Chile Director.

Key Responsibilities

S/he identifies conservation policy evaluates the potential for strategic partnerships and develops and implements strategies to influence public policy and public funding for conservation at a large scale national and/or global level.
The person hired will also attend virtual and some presential global policy meetings and events and coordinate with TNC global policy and external affairs. S/he coordinates the work with the regional policy team and ensures that they share policy work and planning as required.
S/he serves as a subject matter expert on key national policy matters and programs; on engaging partners in strategic and transformative collaborations and advises BU leadership on strategic options for the Conservancys involvement. S/he also develops and implements national legislative and/or international policy initiatives to advance the BU and Conservancys conservation goals. This includes advocating for national conservation policies and programs cultivating partnerships and launching specific initiatives of importance to the country BU and TNC.

• May supervise a team of administrative and/or professional staff.
• Applies a diversified knowledge of practices to support Conservancy strategies and lead policy influence and advocacy.
• Supports program objectives by working in a complex matrix organizational environment and works collaboratively within a crossfunctional interdisciplinary team.
• Develops and maintains strategic relationships and works effectively with corporate government community and nongovernmental organization partners seeking to guide a coherence in the TNC engagement strategy.
• Develops policy and position papers talking points and analysis.
• Collects data reports and background documents for internal policy development capacitybuilding and monitoring the efficiency of policy instruments.
• Participates in national fora and working groups in support of global and regional policy commitments on climate and biodiversity.
• Participates in international fora and delegations as required.
• Briefs and resources TNC senior management on policy objectives and goals.
• Acts independently within broad program goals.
• Contributes to and supports multiyear fundraising strategies and goals.
• Participates in negotiations for complex high profile or sensitive agreements.
• Participates in the development of systemic change analysis and direction focusing on policy advocacy as lever for systemic change and promotes articulation between the crosscutting policy strategy and the theories of change driving conservation programs in iconic landscapes and in support of TNCS 2030 goals.
• Promotes the integration of crosscutting policy strategies in proposals and projects for scaling up actions and promoting transformative change and participates in designing leading and guiding project proposals and project development regarding policy advocacy .
• May need to travel domestically and/or internationally.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Requirements and competences to work with us

Education

• Bachelors degree in political science environmental policy law social policy management or other relevant field
• Masters degree appreciated.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Experience

• 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience or equivalent combination education/experience.
• Analytical and project management experience. Particularly experience in successfully developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment.
• Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and implementing complex negotiations and position documents with team members in a matrixed environment
• Experience presenting to and communicating with management and senior representatives within the corporate sector.
• Multilingual skills and multicultural experience appreciated.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of environmental programs and policies.
• Proven communication and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and writing talking points and developing presentations.
• Experience with ethics and compliance protocols and objectives.
• Crisp writing style and ability to summarize complex ideas and present them to a variety of lay audiences.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent team player with experience working in multidisciplinary groups using influence and interpersonal skills listening diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments corporations partners donors volunteers and all levels of staff.

Our team profile

We build relationships
We value collaboration & teamwork
We communicate authentically
We develop others
We are results oriented
We leverage difference
We believe in systems leadership

Our 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. We know well only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings we recognize that people come with unique talents and experiences beyond their employment.

Key interests for working with us

Since 1951 The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and widereaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff we impact conservation throughout the world!

Reasons to join our team

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits flexible spending accounts 401(k) plan including employer match parental leave accrued paid time off life insurance disability coverage employee assistance program other life and work wellbeing benefits.
Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

Were proud to offer a workenvironment that is supportive of the health wellbeing and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Relevant details before applying for this vacancy

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 cultures. 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 orientations gender identities military protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members youll join for our mission and youll stay for our people.

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 with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.