[ES_JOBS_NET] Policy Advisor, International Climate Policy, the Nature Conservancy, DC Metro Area

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Job Title

	Policy Advisor, International Climate Policy

Job ID

	47470

Location

DC Metro Area

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

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OFFICE LOCATION

Arlington, Virginia, USA
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A LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation
organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life
depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to
our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive
together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and
oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and
helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our
commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and
culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50
United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local
communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn
more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan
matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies
and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional
development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will
find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and
personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

The Policy Advisor, International Climate Policy supports TNC’s
international policy advocacy and thought leadership efforts to support our
goal of keeping global warming well below 2°C and building the resilience of
people and places in the face of a changing climate. TNC’s primary focus is
on: 1)Unlocking the full potential of natural climate solutions globally,
through shaping global and national policies and finance and reducing
deforestation, large-scale forest restoration and sustainable agriculture;
2) Driving stronger climate action in the US and globally, through
comprehensive policy responses at the state and federal level in the US, and
linked to influencing global climate finance and policy commitments; and 3)
Deploying innovative financing mechanisms to incentivize governments and
communities to use cost-effective, nature-based solutions that build
resilience in the face of a changing climate. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Together with global and regional teams, the Policy Advisor is responsible
for overseeing and coordinating key aspects of TNC’s advocacy efforts on
international climate policy. S/he ensures our policy advocacy efforts are
guided by clear strategic goals, developed in consultation with colleagues
from across the Conservancy and incorporating input from our external
partners and stakeholders. The Policy Advisor will ensure the international
climate policy advocacy efforts contribute to TNC’s priority global
strategies, including strategies to advance natural climate solutions (e.g.
forests and sustainable agriculture) and using carbon markets to scale up
climate ambition. S/he will work closely with staff in key countries to
advance our policy priorities and will participate in some or all of our
engagement in fora such as with the UN climate change negotiations, the
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility and the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO).

The Policy Advisor will contribute to public and private fundraising efforts
to support the international climate policy work. S/he will also support
internal and external communications efforts. 

The Policy Advisor reports directly to the Director, International Climate
Policy. However, much of TNC’s work depends on matrix management structures,
which means s/he will be expected to develop and maintain close working
relationships across the organization. This will ensure there is strong
alignment and buy-in across the organization to maximize TNC’s
effectiveness.       

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

*	Responsible for developing and building consensus on TNC’s
international climate policy priorities
*	Responsible for developing and leading implementation of agreed
advocacy strategies
*	Represent TNC at strategic external engagement meetings, policy
forums and networking relevant to international policy goals
*	Advise and provide thought leadership on policy interventions that
can help take NCS concepts to scale by integrating international climate
policy and carbon market expertise across regions / countries or sectors
*	Lead TNC’s engagement with external coalitions and partnerships
relevant to international climate policy.
*	Lead and/or contribute to the development of white papers and other
products that reflect TNC’s thought leadership on policies, working with
science and communications teams to identify policymaker audiences and
translate science findings appropriately
*	Collaborate with corporate engagement teams to identify strategic
opportunities where private sector advocacy could advance TNC’s goals 
*	Work with fundraising and conservation teams to craft fundraising
requests for policy activities and help identify public and private funding
opportunities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*	Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy,
business or related field and 5 years of relevant experience in government
relations, corporate sector, or equivalent combination of
education/experience. 
*	Fluency in English.
*	Experience related to international climate change policy.
*	Direct experience working with partners and government agencies.
*	Project management experience including coordinating the work of
other professionals inside and outside an organization.
*	Experience in strategy development and implementation.
*	Experience with relationship building.
*	Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

*	Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
*	Master’s degree in political science, environmental policy, business
or related field
*	Familiarity with voluntary and compliance carbon markets for
land-based activities
*	Familiarity with technical aspects of international climate policy,
such as land sector accounting.
*	Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience, including some
experience working in or with projects in Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico,
India or the US, for example.
*	Multilingual skills appreciated
*	Aptitude to explore policy areas outside of climate, such as finance
and economic policies
*	Experience preparing and presenting project proposals and
negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements with government
and/or corporate business
*	Demonstrated ability to work in a large, matrixed work environment
*	Experience in identifying and securing fundraising opportunities for
policy work 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to position number 47470, submit resume (required) and cover letter
in a single document using the upload buttons. All applications must be
submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, April 8,
2019.

Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a
draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot
be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your
application being disqualified from consideration.

If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide
<http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf>
or contact applyhelp at tnc.org <mailto:applyhelp at 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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