Policy & Conservation Data Advisor

What We Can Achieve Together :

The Conservation Impact System Team (IST) in the Chief Conservation Office plays a critical role in supporting global conservation implementation. The IST supports conservation teams leaders and executives to generate and use evidence in adaptive management and reporting so that TNC can achieve its goals for biodiversity climate and people. The IST is comprised of the Conservation Data Team (CDT) and Conservation Strategy Team that partner closely to provide support. The CDT is responsible for conservation data capacity building data quality science & systems and organizational reporting including reporting and recommendations to executives and the global board. The Policy & Conservation Data Advisor provides technical and scientific support as a subject matter expert on political science policy analysis and evaluation and reporting on policy results. They are a member of CDT and work collaboratively to support conservation teams leaders and executives across TNC. They have a dotted line of reporting into the Policy & Public Funding (PPF) Division.

Were Looking for You :

The Policy & Conservation Data Advisor undertakes advisor roles analyses and research and capacity-building under the guidance of a program director or lead scientist. They are a trusted advisor and doer for the Policy & Public Funding function across TNC as well as for the PPF Division specifically. They tailor their data collection analysis and learning approaches to the maturity of the strategy and context. They use or promote advanced and common analytical techniques appropriately balancing speed practicality and rigor. They work collaboratively with staff in business units and strategy teams to address specific needs related to generating and using evidence in adaptive management and reporting. They learn from specific projects and / or strategy experiences and then develop more generalizable products (i.e. tools) practices or guidance to support business units and strategy teams across TNC and the Policy and Public Funding function. They collaborate with other scientists within and outside TNC to enhance the TNCs use of political science practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Supports Chief Conservation Office and Policy & Public Funding objectives by working in a complex matrix organization environment.

Supports the adaptive management of TNCs global policy strategy by providing analyses of policy results and policy strategy effectiveness across the organization.

Produces and maintains dashboards to support leadership decisions related to adaptive management of strategies and portfolio management.

Produces deeper policy evaluation of TNCs global policy strategy priorities if needed.

Builds capacity for evidence-based management and reporting on policy work by developing testing and supporting adoption of products practices and guidance.

Helps ensure data completeness and quality for policy work as part of the Conservation Data Teams organization-wide responsibility for data quality.

Reporting on Policy & Public Funding strategies or projects n.

Supporting Policy & Public Funding strategy portfolio and budget reviews with data analyses and learnings.

Travel may be required.

What Youll Bring :

• Masters Degree In political science or related field and 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Domain area expertise in environmental policy monitoring evaluation learning (MEL).
• Experience manipulating analyzing and interpreting statistical or environmental data.
• Strong knowledge of common statistical software applications such as R
• Experience designing and implementing political science research
• Experience supporting the management of policy strategies with data and analyses to better understand and support progress toward policy results and policy strategy effectiveness.
• Experience evaluating outcomes including climate and biodiversity outcomes from policies
• Experience fundraising and / or writing grants and research proposals.
• Experience participating in cross functional multi-disciplinary teams and communicating with a wide range of people.
• Experience managing smaller projects including financial aspects and coordinating the work of peers and partners.
• Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications :

Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

PhD in political science or related field.

Experience with data visualization software such as PowerBI

Experience with reporting systems and databases

Strong knowledge on valuation techniques and social dimensions of natural resource management

Proven negotiation skills.

Training experience.

Salary Information :

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity taking into consideration legal restrictions such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $80410 - $122000 for annual base salary and is based on location qualifications specific skills and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants pay ranges will be in local currency the pay range will be based on the local labor market and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally for all applicants actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates qualifications specific skills and experience.

This is a term-limited position to end January 15 2028.

This position is not eligible for relocation visa or immigration assistance. Please submit a cover letter with your resume.

Who We Are :

The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the people.

What We Bring :

Since 1951 TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with an 8% 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 and Perks here.

Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancys background screening process.

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Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 80410 - 122000