The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. 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 include a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it is career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life inside TNC. Want better insight into TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
Since establishing the Africa Program in 2007, The Nature Conservancy’s vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable future for people and nature, partnering with indigenous communities across 55 million acres on the continent. Our efforts are firmly rooted in people, leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we collaborate with governments and organizations to conserve and enhance Africa’s shared resources in the 9 countries we operate.
TNC’s work in Africa transcends three key pillars: securing ownership rights to lands and resources for local communities people, strengthening leadership and resource management, and helping communities value nature through a holistic appreciation of its benefits while increasing revenue streams for conservation efforts and socioeconomic development. Together with our partners, we are witnessing critical milestones in integrated land and fisheries management, ocean and source water protection, energy development, and sustainable food production working together and strengthening our resolve in tackling global challenges such as climate change, habitat and biodiversity loss that stands to adversely impact the nearly 1.4 billion people that share Africa.
TNC was established in Tanzania in 2009 and implements a range of activities across terrestrial, freshwater and ocean ecosystems. In Northern Tanzania, TNC collaborates with NGOs to sustain the health and connectivity of rangelands critical to Tanzania's wildlife, tourism and overall economic future. In the Greater Mahale Ecosystem TNC collaborates with Pathfinder International to implement an integrated Population, Health and Environment program called Tuungane. The program aims to improve livelihoods, whilst improving natural resource management on land and from fisheries, and conserve critical habitat for chimpanzees and other wildlife. In coastal areas TNC focuses on sustainable fisheries in support of coastal communities and ecosystem conservation. As of more recent, TNC supports the design and development of Marine Spatial Planning in support of the government's aspirations to grow a Blue Economy.
TNC is now embarking on a new USAID-funded marine activity, Heshimu Bahari, to complement its work. The USAID-funded Heshimu Bahari is a 5-year $13 million project implemented by Chemonics International Inc. and its consortium partners TNC and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). The project will build capacity in marine biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, improving the business-enabling environment, and monitoring and oversight of institutions and projects. The four objectives focus on building the capacity of the public sector and civil society; improving the enabling environment for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and fisheries management at all levels; increasing private sector engagement in marine conservation and coastal natural resources management; and enhancing data availability and use in decision making. The project will lead strategic partnerships to achieve its conservation goals and help to shape national biodiversity conservation policies for the country to achieve its conservation commitments.
TNC seeks a Marine Biodiversity Policy lead to progress legal and policy-based initiatives in support of Heshimu Bahari activities. This is a term-limited position dependent on TNC continuing to receive funding. This position will lead the policy component of the USAID Heshimu Bahari Project to strengthen the policy and legal frameworks that enable co-management, sustainable financing, and appropriate expansion of the marine protected area system to achieve resilient biodiversity conservation and enhance wild-caught fisheries production. This position will work closely with the Heshimu Bahari Team as well as with TNC Tanzania Country Program, Africa Ocean Strategy Team, Global Teams, and other project partners. The Marine Biodiversity Policy Lead will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and will report to the TNC Tanzania Country Director with a dotted lineto the Heshimu Bahari’s project Deputy Chief of Party. No employment visas or assistance is being offered with this position except for the local labor employment requirements.
The Marine Biodiversity Policy Lead will develop, liaise, and maintain relevant partnerships with international, regional, national, and local governmental, multilateral, bilateral, private, and non-governmental organizations to help advance the USAID Heshimu Bahari conservation objectives in the country.
Specifically, the Marine Biodiversity Policy Lead:
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 Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
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