The Nature Conservancy

Engagement Consultant at Nature Conservancy

00100, Nairobi Kenya
May 21, 2024
Application deadline closed.
Deadline date:
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

  • We’re looking for a sustainability champion with experience in water, agriculture, or climate change.  A background in watershed Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) is a plus.  Analytical and quantitative background is desired. The position is full-time and fully remote.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assess the specific needs and context of watershed engagements to determine project scope.
  • Identify and engage key actors and diverse stakeholders in cities and catchments.
  • Produce high-quality research and analysis that combines technical, social, environmental, institutional, financial, and economic project elements.
  • Assist in developing financial models and cost-benefit analyses.
  • Assist on developing governance and funding structures.
  • Assist with assessing ecosystem services benefits and conducting costing of Nature Based Solutions investment programs.
  • Assist with drafting proposals and contract agreements for client engagements.
  • Manage contract vendors, including issuing terms of reference, managing contractor workflows, and ensuring the integrity of final outputs.
  • Present outputs in stakeholder and/or client meetings, publications, and conferences.
  • Collaborate with the knowledge management staff of the Nature for Water Facility team to refine standard processes, procedures, and templates over time.
  • May require frequent travel (up to 15%) domestically and/or internationally.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Environmental Science, Business Science, Resource Management, Engineering or related field and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination.   
  • Experience supporting complex projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
  • Analytical and project management experience. 
  • Fluency in English.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Multi-lingual skills and multicultural experiences are highly desired (in particular, Spanish, French, or Portuguese)
  • Post-graduate degree in an appropriate field, including (but not limited to) Business, Environmental or Natural Resource Economics, Engineering (Civil or Environmental), Environmental Sciences.
  • Experience facilitating diverse stakeholders.  
  • Experience in project finance and/or consultancy settings.
  • Experience in Nature Based Solutions project design and implementation.
  • Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization and with partners.
  • Experience handling multiple concurrent projects efficiently and effectively in handling multiple concurrent projects efficiently and effectively.