WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Electronic Monitoring Specialist is responsible for engaging with industry, government, and local partners in Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, to advance the application of electronic monitoring to improve fisheries transparency and enhance ecological and socio-economic resilience across large-scale fisheries in the Humboldt Current. The Electronic Monitoring Specialist reports to the Humboldt Current Iconic Place, with a dotted line into the global Large Scale Fisheries strategy team.
Working closely with TNC country programs of Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, and global teams, he/she may drive and contribute to strategy design, coordinate implementation, and facilitate adaptive management. The EM Specialist will support country programs in EM-related national policy dialogues, may represent TNC in regional fishery management fora, and engage in industry roundtables.
He/she develops and maintains strong partnerships with other NGOs, academic and scientific institutions, local and regional fisheries management agencies, and other relevant organizations to build a strong analytical and institutional foundation to design and implement EM policies and practices in the Humboldt Current Large Marine Ecosystem. He/she may contribute to innovative methods, tools, and frameworks that address the scaling of Electronic Monitoring, as well as negotiate complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and industry partners.
The position is based in Ecuador, Peru, or Chile.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
The EM Specialist contributes to developing The Nature Conservancy’s global large-scale fisheries strategy and the global strategy’s alignment and execution into the Humboldt Current context.
The Specialist helps to establish the Conservancy as a major conservation partner for Electronic Monitoring (EM) in Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, and within the Latin America Region. The Specialist builds strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field and develops partnerships with public and private organizations to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices. The Specialist will contribute to advancing the growing portfolio of projects in the Humboldt Current and the Latin America Region, focused on fisheries transparency and seafood sustainability. It will entail fundraising efforts in alignment with the country, regional and global teams.
This is a dynamic position that works across at least three Latin American country programs, the global strategy team, and the business functions of operations, finance, communications, policy, and corporate engagement.
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come and join our program as the Electronic Monitoring Specialist!
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in fisheries management or a similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in Latin America.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, staff, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships and strong relationships with the private sector, coastal communities, government agencies, and civil society organizations related to marine conservation and fisheries management issues.
• Experience completing tasks independently and timely.
• Experience with communication, via written, spoken, and graphical means in Spanish and English.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Experience in training and curriculum design.
• Availability to travel up to 25% both domestically and internationally.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
• Knowledge of large-scale fisheries management and marine conservation principles and practices, preferably in Latin America.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in implementing electronic monitoring systems in fisheries, preferably in the Humboldt Current.
• Knowledge of current political, socioeconomic, and governance trends and practices that affect the marine environment, particularly in the Humboldt Current.
• Demonstrated experience in fisheries management and corporate engagement.
• Familiarity with DEIJ frameworks.
• Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in marine conservation, fisheries management, and governance.
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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 55563, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on September 13th, 2024. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
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 Conservancy's background screening process.
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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.
