Natural Climate Solutions

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
Bogotá, Colombia

**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 Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) for Mitigation Leader works in close collaboration with other conservation leaders and their teams designing and implementing projects, programs and initiatives, taking into consideration the priorities of the Colombian Program and special focus on collaboration among teams. In coordination with the Conservation Director and support from areas such as Policy, Development and Science, positions TNC as the main conservation partner in the areas of implementation of NCS in Colombia. Works closely with the Conservation Director to define conservation priorities and long-term conservation outcomes aligned to Colombia’s strategic framework decided by Colombia’s Executive Team. Builds strategic scientific and technical capacities and develops relationships with key public and private entities to identify and solve technical problems and widely communicate solutions and best practices. Serves as the principle contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community related to Natural Climate Solutions - NCS. The NCS for Mitigation Leader develops innovative scientific methods, analyzes, tools and methodological frameworks to solve the problems and needs for promoting the implementation of NCS at different scales, projects and initiatives, promotes the commitment of local communities in supporting local conservation efforts, and supports the negotiation of complex and innovative solutions with the government agencies, private companies or associations, to conserve and protect nature and natural capital. NCS for Mitigation Leader build synergies and supports other Conservation Programs, including NCS knowledge and practices in different projects and fostering to their team work jointly in other Conservation Programs. Works closely to Science Team and Conservation Director to plan, execute and monitor the projects related to NCS including technical, administrative and financial issues.

It’ s an inspirational leader who uses TNC’s code of conduct and competencies as a baseline to lead by example. Dedicates time to set expectations, guide, coach and develop staff knowing that being a great leader it’s as important as the technical knowledge.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Leads Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) Program and its projects.
- Support the Conservation Director on the annual planning of NCS Conservation Program priorities and Project Management decisions.
- Work in close collaboration with other leaders and plans the resources (staff time, logistic) allocated to NCS projects, activities and tasks. If needed, due to disagreement or priorization review Cons. Director should be involved.
- Focal point to public and private institutions on NCS topics with support and guideline from Policy Team.
- Focal point to TNC LAR and Global Strategies related to NCS group, Tackling Climate Change SCA Priority and NCS Policy and Markets SCA Strategy or other NCS related Strategies.
- Provide technical advice on the main topics/issues of the NCS group to the Conservation Director, General Director and other BUs.
- Builds cooperation, alignment and provides technical support to other conservation areas/leaders and coordinate how his/her team provides supports to other teams in NASCA/LAR /Global.
- In Coordination with his /her team members maintain the TNC’s Shared Conservation Agenda HUB up to date.
- Leads the design and implementation of TNC Colombia's strategy on carbon markets and climate finance.

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE**:
**Strategical and technical leadership**
- Leads Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) Program and its projects.
- Support the Conservation Director on the annual planning of NCS Conse