Isabel Province Program Coordinator

The Isabel Province Program Coordinator assist to oversees all of the conservancy’s conservation work that occurs in Isabel Province under the umbrella of the Isabel Protected Area Network (IPAN). S/he is the spokesperson for this program at the absent of the Program Manager and is responsible for organizing the timeframes and logistics for fieldwork in Isabel. S/he liaises closely with the Isabel Environmental Manager to provide support and assist community members, government stakeholders, TNC staff and donors who are engaged with the conservancy’s work in Isabel Province.

The Isabel Province Program Coordinator assist to provide technical leadership and support to the communities, local NGOS and government staff whom the conservancy partners within Isabel Province. S/he is familiar with marine, terrestrial and turtle conservation programs, as well as the environmental and social issues that face coastal communities in Solomon Islands. The Isabel Province Program Coordinator is experienced in managing diverse teams of stakeholders, scientists and conservationists, and provides training and mentoring to groups; both in a classroom and practical settings. S/he actively mentors local conservation groups to build their technical and management expertise and is skilled at building government relations. The Isabel Province Program Coordinator is also an experienced boat operator, and travels frequently by boat to remote locations for extended periods of time. S/he works closely with other national and international TNC staff to advance Solomon Islands conservation programs. As well as the primary focus in Isabel province, Isabel Province Program Coordinator fosters cross-site learning among national conservation community.

• BA/BS, law or business degree and 5 years' experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience negotiating complex agreements.

• Supervisory experience.

• Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.

• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.

• Real estate license (if required).

• Experience with principles of land acquisition.

• Experience in training and curriculum design.

Desired Qualifications

• Scuba certification

• Knowledge of land management conservation practice and conservation science.

• Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences

• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management, and natural resource preservation.

• Completing tasks independently concerning timeline(s).

• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and local languages.

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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 respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

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