The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life.
We are an independent nonprofit organization – the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew.
Our work lays the foundation for effective policy solutions by informing and engaging citizens, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results. Our projects encourage efficient, responsive governments – at the local, state, national and international levels – serving the best interests of the people. We partner with a diverse range of donors, public and private organizations and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society.
With offices in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Australia, Brussels and London, and with additional staff in other regions of the United States and around the globe, Pew provides an exciting learning environment and the opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with mutual respect.
The Environmental Portfolio at The Pew Charitable Trusts
For more than twenty-five years, Pew has been a major force in educating the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with nearly 250 professionals working full-time at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global environmental problems, such as the erosion of large wilderness ecosystems that contain a great part of the world's remaining biodiversity, and the destruction of the marine environment.
Pew has worked in the United States and Canada since 1990 to protect vast stretches of unspoiled wilderness and more recently expanded our land conservation efforts to Australia's Outback and Chilean Patagonia. Preserving these places offers an opportunity to conserve wildlife habitat, shorelines and pristine landscapes for future generations. Our work relies on the sciences of conservation, biology, and economy to advocate for sound solutions to the loss of biodiversity.
In the sea, reforms to how our oceans are managed are essential to address overfishing, pollution, and loss of habitat. Pew began its oceans program in the United States, focusing on ending overfishing and protecting fragile marine habitat. Since 2005, Pew's ocean conservation program has expanded around the world and has played a significant role in reforming marine fisheries management in the European Union and on the high seas. Our work is grounded in the best available science and our goal is to reverse the decline of ocean life ranging from sharks and tunas to penguins and whales, and the habitat on which they depend.
International Conservation Unit
The International Conservation Unit (ICU) works across Pew's environment international portfolio to ensure development of robust policy positions and strategy, provide specialized expertise, assist in developing and launching of new bodies of work, and provide for internal and external coordination, including coordinating Pew efforts around major international meetings.
The ICU is an integral part of the broader environment international team, which currently focuses on establishing marine protected areas, improving sustainability of international fisheries, ending illegal fishing, regulating seabed mining, preventing ocean plastics and protecting coastal habitats and Australia's Outback.
Position Overview
The officer, international conservation unit is responsible for the development and implementation of conservation strategies, activities and advocacy to deliver on cross-cutting Pew international marine conservation objectives in international forums. The officer will also support the scoping and development of new lines of work. This position is based in Washington, DC and will report to the senior manager, international conservation unit.
Responsability
The officer, international conservation unit, in collaboration with the senior manager, international conservation unit and other relevant staff, will:
- Develop and implement strategies to deliver agreed outcomes in international forums and meetings.
- Assist in policy coordination and analysis for topics of relevance across the Environment International portfolio, including for Pew engagement in major international meetings.
- Identify emerging conservation issues, analyze opportunities and develop strategies for potential Pew engagement in new areas; Assist in the launching of new projects.
- Develop collaborative relationships with key partners, including international conservation and scientific organizations, governments, and nonprofit organizations, to advance Pew objectives.
- Represent The Pew Charitable Trusts at meetings and events; participate in or lead Pew delegations to relevant international meetings.
- Assist in the development of policy briefs and outreach materials to deliver on Pew objectives.
- Convene consultations and strategy sessions with key stakeholders as needed.
- Contribute to and participate in tasks of the department as assigned, as well as broader Pew-related projects and activities as needed.
- Bachelor's degree required, advance degree in a relevant area preferred.
- At least eight years of experience in the international conservation arena, with a focus on or familiarity with international environmental policy or science preferred.
- Possesses a network of relevant contacts that can provide expert information and advance results. Ability to leverage relationships to influence positive outcomes.
- Demonstrated analytical skills. Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and focus quickly on the essence of an issue/problem, determine whether it is ripe for intervention and identify the means to address it. A strong commitment to producing measurable results.
- A task-oriented style, with focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Ability to develop and move projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ability to summarize the essence of issues and means to address them. Clear, effective writing style and strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and manage productive relationships with consultants, partners, and colleagues.
- Exhibits strong diplomacy skills. Ability to work productively with a wide array of different people and institutions that frequently disagree with and are in competition with one another.
- Seasoned judgment, ability to make decisions, justify recommendations and be responsive, clear and firm with colleagues and partners.
- Able to adapt to a complex working environment in which influence is often exerted indirectly rather than through traditional chain of command hierarchies. Successful experience in leveraging ideas and creating projects that produce measurable results.
- Excellent knowledge of the current scientific and policy landscape, including leading players and trends, within the environmental conservation field.
Travel
International travel will be required approximately 20% of the time.
Total Rewards
We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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