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Available Position:

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Solomon Islands Program is recruiting for Deputy Director, Solomon Islands position. Brief detail of the role is outlined below. More detailed information can be found by searching for the JOB ID at https://careers.nature.org.

POSITION: Deputy Director, Solomon Islands

JOB ID: 54567

The Deputy Director, Solomon Islands oversees all aspects of conservation and scientific initiatives within The Nature Conservancy's Solomon Islands Business Unit with a primary focus on Program Management. Collaborating with the Solomon Islands Executive Leadership Team, they play a pivotal role in shaping and prioritizing the organization's conservation efforts. Leading a diverse team, the Director ensures the delivery of impactful and inclusive conservation programs across the Solomon Islands. This role involves developing strategic, scientific, and technical capabilities in the environmental conservation field. This is intended to be a full-time, fixed term (three year) position, with the possibility for extension subject to funding and meeting project outcomes. The position reports to the Solomon Islands Country Program Director and is based in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

The position is a full-time, fixed-term role for three years, with the potential for extension based on funding and project outcomes. Reporting to the Solomon Islands Country Program Director, the role is based in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Deputy Director, Solomon Islands oversees the following areas:

• Program Management

The Deputy Director will primarily concentrate on Program Management within the Solomon Islands Leadership Team, recognising it as a strategic discipline that encompasses essential functions critical for the successful execution of projects. This includes budgeting to allocate resources effectively, people management for fostering cohesive team dynamics and staff performance, work-planning aligned with organisational goals, and proactive risk management. These integral functions collectively empower Program Managers to orchestrate complex projects with efficiency, ensuring successful outcomes and making substantial contributions to the overall effectiveness of organisational initiatives.

• Partnerships

The Deputy Director aims to establish the organization as a key partner within their designated area. They establish crucial partnerships with both public and private organizations to address technical challenges and communicate effective solutions and best practices, including innovative methods, and tools relevant to the natural environment. They serve as a liaison with government agencies, other organizations, foundations, and the academic community.

• Community Engagement

The Deputy Director engages with local communities and garners influential support for conservation initiatives. They negotiate solutions with government agencies and major institutions, to preserve and protect natural ecosystems. They provide quality control/assurance to the different teams that engage community in their work.

• Conservation Operations

The Deputy Director uses innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to meet the needs of the natural system. Operating in a challenging environment, they are responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge conservation strategies. A critical aspect of the role involves incorporating gender equity and social inclusion into all conservation programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
• Experience negotiating.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi- lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 7-10 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions.
• Ability to develop practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives or related field.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Politically savvy.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process and must comply with The Nature Conservancy’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy (unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption).

TO APPLY

Apply online at https://careers.nature.org or reference the Job ID and submit your resume and cover letter to: sirecruitment@tnc.org

Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. EST on 9th of February 2024 unless otherwise stated above.