Business Development Specialist II

The Business Development Specialist II leads the coordination writing and editing for a variety of public funding proposals and projects across global and regional teams.

This is a two-year term-limited position with an anticipated end date of June 30 2028. This position is negotiable within select regions (Africa Asia Pacific Caribbean and Latin America) in countries where TNC is authorized to conduct business.

The Business Development Specialist II serves as a proposal manager and writer with responsibility for coordinating writing and reviewing a variety of public funding proposals and projects that are responsive to and compliant with The Nature Conservancys key international public funding partners. Their specific projects may include supporting global and regional teams (including in Africa Asia Pacific Latin America and Caribbean) with coordinating development and submission of proposals preparing and/or writing proposal materials designing project theories of change drafting proposal budgets and developing proposal development tools and resources. They serve as an expert resource to global and regional teams working on public funding proposals and play a lead role in strengthening proposal development capacity and learning while contributing to The Nature Conservancy public funding strategy and global/regional targets.

• Bachelors degree in related field and a minimum 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience writing reviewing and editing public funding proposals.

• Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects including public funding proposals.

• Experience designing organization-wide public funding and proposal development tools.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

This is a two-year term-limited position with an anticipated end date of June 30 2028. This position is negotiable within select regions (Africa Asia Pacific Caribbean and Latin America) in countries where TNC is authorized to conduct business. 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 this position is generally within the range of $83000-$132000 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 include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One 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 addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the 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.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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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