Equitable Carbon Markets Advisor
Equitable Carbon Markets Advisor
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$ 100000 - 122000
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What We Can Achieve Together:
The Impact Finance & Markets (IFM) division at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) provides technical and strategic leadership to create transformational impact with the private sector by translating the value of nature and conservation approaches into actionable science-based strategies that can help solve societal challenges. Sitting in the Global Carbon Markets team one of four teams in the IFM Division the Equitable Carbon Markets Program Advisor ensures the carbon markets strategy achieves its ambitious social outcomes in addition to tangible climate impacts.
A program within the Global Carbon Markets team The Nature Conservancys Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator (NCSA) provides technical and financial support to a diverse portfolio of high-quality carbon projects around the world. As a key member of the Global Carbon Market team the Equitable Carbon Markets Advisor leads TNCs work on ensuring carbon markets promote equitable outcomes for communities and landowners while achieving tangible climate impacts. The Advisor supports the leadership by managing critical partners supporting fundraising efforts and serving as the main technical resource on the social aspects of priority carbon projects. They serve as a key liaison and informational contact between the Global Carbon Markets team and other TNC teams including the Indigenous Rights & Sovereignty team the Human Rights team and the Regional and Country teams as well as external actors including standards bodies carbon project developers and relevant NGOs. They track and/or assess carbon markets standards governmental policies and decisions and/or the practices or views of other stakeholders concerning social aspects of carbon projects. They advise TNC communications marketing and philanthropy staff on the social impacts our carbon market projects and help ensure that TNCs internal and external communications accurately reflect the strategy and conservation goals.
This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity and is within 6 hours of Eastern Time taking into consideration legal restrictions such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times.
Were Looking for You:
Do you want to wake up every day knowing you are making tangible progress toward solving the climate crisis Would you like to work closely with Indigenous Peoples local communities and/or smallholders around the world to help them improve their livelihoods and sustainably manage their lands
By joining our Global Carbon Markets team you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature a force for people and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading immediate action on climate change and who deftly bring local communities technical experts investors and climate champions together.
Were looking for an individual with experience working with Indigenous Peoples local communities and/or smallholders on conservation development and/or carbon projects who wants to make a difference for nature and people. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated capable individual interested in joining the worlds leading conservation organization!
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Lead the Equitable Carbon Markets Strategy ensuring that the NCS Accelerator projects and our efforts to influence carbon markets achieve the Strategys objectives.
Lead efforts to ensure the NCSA projects achieve the highest-quality social outcomes by evaluating stakeholder engagement and social impacts across all project stages and supporting the application of TNCs carbon standards and safeguards.
Lead field teams design inclusive engagement benefit-sharing governance and grievance mechanisms while enhancing Indigenous and local leadership and improving tools for monitoring social outcomes.
Ensure all TNCs carbon projects meet our Bar of Excellence through participation in TNCs Carbon Project Review Committee (CPRC).
Lead efforts to expand Indigenous local community and smallholder leadership in carbon market projects by identifying opportunities building partner capacity sharing lessons and cultivating strategic partnerships.
Shape carbon market rules standards and buyer preferences toward equity by sharing best practices and stories from Indigenous- and community-led projects representing TNC in public forums and engaging buyers investors and donors.
Supervise the Equitable Carbon Markets team by managing staff overseeing the social aspects of the project portfolio and securing resources to implement the strategy effectively.
Support fundraising efforts and as well as partnerships with financial institutions and/or investors and buyers to build understanding and buy-in on high-quality social standards.
Serve as liaison with Global Conservation Equity team and other internal TNC teams to ensure our carbon markets projects/efforts are aligned with the overall organization and integrating larger organizational tools/approaches/lessons.
Requires domestic and international travel up to 20% of time.
What Youll Bring:
Bachelors degree in conservation social science anthropology public policy international relations international development or related field and at least 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
At least 3 years of experience working with carbon projects and/or conservation or development projects that include smallholders local communities and/or Indigenous Peoples.
Experience facilitating participatory workshops and consultation processes with diverse sets of people.
Experience presenting to and/or communicating with investors or corporate entities Indigenous Peoples or community leaders donors program leadership and/or similar audiences.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time sensitive deadlines.
Fluency in English.
Desired Qualifications
Multi-lingual skills (e.g. Spanish Portuguese Swahili French or Bahasa Indonesian) and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Familiarity and knowledge related to carbon market standards (e.g. Climate Community and Biodiversity Standard Plan Vivo Verified Carbon Standard).
Ability to identify and implement practical solutions that uphold high integrity while adapting to complex social dynamics.
Ability to sensitively advise other staff on how to effectively engage with internal and external parties.
Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches.
Ability to work well in a highly matrixed decentralized and collaborative organization. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and political savvy. Must be a team player.
Salary Information:
This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity within 6 hours of Eastern time 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 $100000 $122000 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 candidates qualifications specific skills and experience.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancys 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 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 Glassdoor.
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 addition to the requirements in our postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. 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.
What We Bring:
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.
Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
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.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancys background screening process.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
