Engagement Consultant at Nature Conservancy

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.