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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
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OFFICE LOCATION
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Arlington, Virginia (VA) or New York, New York (NY)
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ABOUT US
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The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Provides overall direction/leadership for all activities related to finance, business planning, administration, personnel (including workforce planning), facilities, information systems and team management for the Global Conservation Initiatives team. S/he provides leadership and direction for development and implementation of annual budgets and manages the processes for annual business planning, submission of periodic and annual financial and technical reports and monitoring progress on team objectives and goals. S/he leads the development of operational guidelines to ensure efficient management of the program and compliance with regulations. S/he oversees the coordination of trainings/meetings and documents activities, strategies and lessons learned as appropriate. The Program Manager provides assistance to all levels of management and staff on various HR-related issues and guidance to subordinates in satisfying administrative requirements and adherence to TNC’s Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. S/he provides leadership and guidance on issues related to management, coordination and communications across the Global Conservation Initiatives team to maximize team effectiveness. The Program Manager manages a multidisciplinary team of professional and support staff. Duties are highly confidential and require broad and comprehensive knowledge of TNC’s policies and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and external actors. The Program Manager, Global Conservation Initiatives reports to the Executive Vice President, Conservation Initiatives.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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- Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination.
- Experience overseeing all activities related to finance, administration, personnel, facilities, information systems, and general management for a business unit, department, or equivalent.
- Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple projects with business unit- or department-wide scope.
- Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team of administrative and professional staff.
- Experience developing and administering departmental budget, including experience in financial analysis.
- Experience manipulating, analyzing and/or interpreting financial or other data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 7 - 10 years related experience or equivalent combination. Master’s degree preferred.
- Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
- Supervisory experience, including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance, including conflict resolution.
- Strong knowledge of TNC business planning, workforce planning and budgeting processes required.
- Demonstrated successful leadership experience required.
- Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
- Working knowledge of current trends in conservation finance desirable.
- Demonstrated flexibility to changing situations and priorities.
- Service oriented. Courteous, personable, politically savvy, tactful and experienced dealing effectively and sensitively with all levels of staff and public
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BENEFITS
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The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, a 401k plan, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
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HOW TO APPLY
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To apply to position number 41948, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 27, 2014. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position. You must click “submit” to apply for the position. You may select “save for later” if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited.
If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
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EOE STATEMENT
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process
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