Director, Global Food and Water Policy

Job Description

Become a force for nature and food security by joining our team!
The Nature Conservancy is seeking a dynamic and creative individual to be the Director, Global Food & Water Policy serving on our Global Policy team.
In this position, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating programs to affect government, multilateral agencies, and international institutions to support global policy outcomes for TNC’s Global Provide Food and Water (PFW) strategy. The position will have a strong focus on the development and implementation of a global policy strategy to support TNC’s work related to regenerative agriculture, food systems and aquaculture and secondarily, related to nature-based solutions for agriculture, and water security.
This position will be located in the Worldwide Office in the metro Washington DC area, although other locations worldwide may be considered for the right candidate.

Skills & Experience

• The ideal candidate is a seasoned policy expert in global food, agriculture and water issues. A professional with a demonstrated experience of building consensus within the political spectrum and among a wide variety of stakeholders.
• They are able to design the global policy strategy for TNC in global water, food and agriculture issues, and have the ability to implement those policy strategies.
• They have a vast network across a range of international policy and public funding institutions and forums.
• They have experience in managing, coaching, and developing a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
• The ideal candidate has fundraising experience, from both, public and private sources.
• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related senior-level work experience, including current and evolving political, legislative and conservation trends at the global level.
• Experience working with current and evolving political, legislative, sustainability, and/or conservation trends on an international level, with particular experience in food and agriculture-related policy issues.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages appreciated.
• Demonstrated experience building strong relationships across an organization and with partners such as corporations, public agencies, donors, and/or volunteers.
• Experience managing and supervising a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in directing or participating in complex negotiations and presenting to and communicating with government officials, corporate executives, board members and others.
• Experience designing, implementing and directing multiple and multifaceted projects, setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
• Experience communicating complex processes and ideas effectively to a variety of audiences within and outside an organization.

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To apply for job ID 50472, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

About the Organization

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.

We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. Whether it’s career development, work/life balance, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all of our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.

Although you’ll see requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Passion, innovation, and diversity are all key components to advancing our Mission and we encourage you to apply.

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