Policy Specialist - Tlahuac, México - The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy

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Tlahuac, México

hace 2 semanas

Publicado por:

Rodrigo Fernández

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Descripción

OFFICE LOCATION:

Ciudad de México, México

WHO WE ARE:

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends.

As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive.

Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures.

From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC.

Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER:

The Policy Specialist supports The Nature Conservancy's conservation goals by developing and implementing TNC Mexico policy strategies through interactions and stewardship with decision and policy-makers and key stakeholders at the national and subnational levels, under the leadership and guidance of the Executive Director, and in coordination with a diverse team.

The Policy Specialist under the direction and coordination with the Executive Director plans, implements, and engages actors at the sub-national or national level to affect public and/or corporate policy to further the Conservancy's mission, managing broader working agendas and a dynamic and evolving environment.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU:

The Policy Specialist will, under the leadership and guidance of the TNC Mexico Executive Director will:
Contribute with policy input and strategic expertise to implement TNC Mexico conservation strategies.
Contribute to position TNC ́s work at national level with strategic actors and audiences.
Support the design and implementation of a policy strategy aligned with our 2030 goals: identify steps and leverage points to achieve our goals, key stakeholders, assess strategic partnerships, and develop a roadmap.
Build/develop/maintain/strengthen relations with key stakeholders to implement conservation goals.
Conduct policy research and write narratives and analytical documents as well as policy briefs and strategic communications to increase interest, achieve the institutionalization of the solutions provided, and improves the engagement in TNC's work.
Identify opportunities for financial mobilization to TNC in Mexico
Provide policy considerations in international agreements' negotiations.
Support TNC Mexico's call for proposals, reports, projects planning and implementation by delivering specific policy objectives in the framework of conservation projects.
Build and facilitate internal networks, coordinate meetings, agendas, and presentations with TNC internal staff at global, regional, and local levels to incorporate relevant input to policy work in Mexico.
Support a monitoring, evaluation and learning tool for policy strategies, and report policy lessons.
Facilitate/participate/collaborate in dialogue with different stakeholders, as well as the realization of events or other related activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, law, economics, government relations or related field and at least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
Fluency in Spanish and English.
Experience in environmental and development advocacy strategies with business and government.
Demonstrable knowledge of the political environment in Mexico.
Experience in designing and implementing complex projects, setting, and meeting deadlines and ensuring accountability.
Experience working in broader working agendas and in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Experience working with corporate or NGO partners, and government agencies.
Experience in navigating the political landscape of Mexico

Desired Qualification

Experience in advocacy for themes such as transformation of agrobusinesses, tourism, aquaculture and fishery sectors, climate change, water conservation, marine conservation, and/or innovative finance for conservation may be highly appreciated.
Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills.

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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work.

These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits.

Learn more about our benefits on our Cult