Grants Associate

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
Bogotá, Colombia

The location of this position is flexible; Colombia, Argentina, Peru or Brazil
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**WHO WE ARE**:
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 wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world working in more than 75 countries and territories. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.

We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube on Glassdoor.

**YOUR POSITION WITH TNC**:
The Grants Associate provides specialized public and/or private awards support and finance/accounting-related services to multiple Business Units in the Latin America region as needed. The Grants Service Network (GSN) within the Conservancy, provides guidance and administrative support for awards of funds to the Conservancy from United States federal, state, and local government agencies, multilateral agencies, and other national and local governments. The GSN also administers the Conservancy’s grants of funds to other entities, including those funded by a government agency, multilateral organization, other non-profit organization, private foundation, or private donor.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
The Grants Associate provides specialized services in public and/or private awards support or similar financial activities for multiple Business Units in the Latin America region as needed. They are an expert in their area of specialization and conduct work in accordance with TNC policies and procedures, donor requirements and best practices in financial management. Specifically, this position provides a wide range of technical, administrative, and financial support to assigned staff for incoming public and/or private awards, outgoing sub-awards or grants, and contracts for services.

Position location is flexible, with preference given to home office or an established Nature Conservancy office within the Latin America Region (**Colombia, Argentina, Peru or Brazil).**

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE**:

- Assist with the set-up of budgets and assignment of costs in the public awards module.
- Conducting research on recorded expenses and recording accounting adjustments.
- Assist in the production of financial reports and invoices.
- Drafting outgoing subaward agreements or contracts for services using standard templates. May review internal and partner financial reports.
- Ensures TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
- Assist with quality control review to ensure accuracy in documentation for audit purposes.
- Follow our Code of Conduct and demonstrate our Values constantly.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
- Experience with accounting/financial issues and analysis.
- Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Fluency in Spanish and English with a preference for knowledge of Portuguese.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills.

**WHAT WE BRING**:
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan to include 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 in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ

**APPLY NOW**:
**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.

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