Job Information
The Nature Conservancy Global Safeguards Senior Manager - 56506-CT in New Haven, Connecticut
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA
This is a virtual position that is flexible within countries where TNC has an established entity. This position is eligible for relocation, visa or immigration assistance. This position is available for remote work, work based at a TNC office or a combination of the two.
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SRI Executive is exclusively retained by The Nature Conservancy to undertake this assignment. If you wish to be considered for this position, please forward a copy of your CV in Microsoft Word format, along with any relevant documentation, as soon as possible and no later than 16 April 2025 toTNC-GSSM@sri-executive.com.
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 acommitment to diversityand 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 ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
The Global Safeguards Senior Manager leads design and implementation of TNC's human rights-centered Environmental and Social Safeguards System.
The Global Safeguards Senior Manager leads the development and implementation of TNC's organization-wide, human rights-centered Environmental and Social Safeguards System (ESSS), based on existing materials and staff input to-date. They advise global strategies and regions in the development, implementation and active management of tailored, human rights-centered environmental and social safeguards strategies based on the ESSS. They will supervise a team charged with the development and implementation of the ESSS. They will provide technical leadership in designing, upgrading and delivering tools for the management of the ESSS. They will work with Regional Human Rights and Safeguards Advisors in the ESSS's design, regional/local-level implementation and collective movement building to integrate new standards and processes in conservation projects, programs and strategies. They will provide oversight for all public funding safeguard requirements, such as risk categorization of projects. They will work closely with Global Indigenous, Community and Gender leads to implement standards that respect gender and the rights of Indigenous communities. They will be a part of the Equitable Conservation Team in the Chief Conservation Office and will report to the Global Director of Human Rights in Conservation.
The Global Safeguards Senior Manager influences TNC leadership and advocates for incorporating rights-based Environmental and Social Safeguards in organizational policies, processes and procedures. They ensure that the ESSS incorporates strategies guided by TNC's Respecting Human Rights Policy (2022). They support TNC's compliance with public funding mandates and requirements and build momentum around public funding compliance. They advise the Global Director of Human Rights in Conservation and the Equitable Conservation Leadership team on how to effectively embed safeguards int conservation programs, priorities and projects through the Chief Conservation Office. They work to develop a matrixed dotted-line network of managed strategy advisors in the field through active collaboration and support the development and uptake of ESSS resources and tools. They will lead organizational efforts to design and implement an ESSS training program for TNC staff and partners. They act as liaison to staff on global conservation teams and advise staff on active strategy management and capacity building. They oversee the development of culturally-responsive training programs, educational materials and the development of a Train the Trainer program. They will convene, lead and coordinate activities of a TNC ESSS Steering Committee, support and collaborate with a network of TNC Human Rights and Safeguards project and program officers in global regions, and work with external partners to identify and advance best practices for ESSS.
RESPONSIBILITIES and SCOPE
Leads design and implementation of TNC's human rights-based Environmental and Social Safeguards System.
Leads technical reviews of larger projects, oversight and risk categorization.
Advises global strategies, regions and country programs on human rights- and safeguards-related issues in community-based conservation work.
Leads the design, implementation and management of Measures, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems that integrate safeguards and human rights, including data collection/management and development of tools and protocols.
Leads the development and delivery of trainings, educational materials, and capacity building for TNC staff and partners or contractors, particularly on preventing human rights violations, promoting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and safeguards implementation.
Designs and leads collaborative, complex, and diversified projects,