Grants Specialist

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
Bogotá, Colombia

Position location is flexible with strong preference to Bogota, Colombia or other established Nature Conservancy offices within the Latin America Region.

**A LITTLE ABOUT US**:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. Whether it’s career development, work/life balance, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all of our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.

Although you’ll see requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Passion, innovation, and diversity are all key components to advancing our Mission and we encourage you to apply.

**YOUR POSITION WITH TNC**:
The Grants Specialist provides highly specialized public awards administration and finance/accounting-related services to a department or business unit. This position will work primarily with Colombia and Peru and other business units if needed.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
Uses TNC’s code of conduct and competencies as a baseline to conduct their actions and be an example for others.

Position location is flexible with strong preference to Bogota, Colombia or other established Nature Conservancy offices within the Latin America Region.

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE**:

- Administers public awards.
- Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
- Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support and training related to award administration.

**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.
- Technical experience with spreadsheet programs, general ledger reports and financial management tools.
- Experience, coursework or other training with U.S. Federal Uniform Guidance, state and local regulations, multilateral and international regulations, and standard contract clauses, as applicable.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
- Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable law and regulation, and finance/accounting/management best practice.

**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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