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Available Position:
The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Solomon Islands Program is recruiting for the SI Program Manager. 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: Solomon Islands Program Manager
JOB ID: 55326

The Solomon Islands Program Manager develops, manages, and advances The Nature Conservancy’s terrestrial conservation program across Solomon Islands. The role brings scientific and technical capacity in the field of terrestrial environmental conservation to identify and address high priority threats to terrestrial ecosystems, and develops innovative scientific methods, tools, and frameworks – including nature-based solutions (NbS) such as carbon markets – to address the natural system needs. They build relationships with local communities and develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders to conserve and protect natural ecosystems in a complex and dynamic environment.

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 Director and is based in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of climate mitigation and adaptation issues.
• Experience incorporating Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) into project design and implementation.
• Experience collecting and interpreting scientific data and other information to inform conservation and climate change mitigation decision making.
• Experience working with partners such as government agencies, non-profits, and the corporate sector.
• Proficient in written, spoken, and graphical communication in English and Solomon Islands Pidgin. Experienced in report preparation and negotiation of complex agreements.

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 11:59 p.m. EST on 10th of July 2024 unless otherwise stated above.