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The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Marine Program Manager directs all aspects of protection, science, stewardship and community relations for the PNG Marine Conservation Program and acts in a support role for other related conservation work across the Papua New Guinea program. This position serves as a principle contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community with focus on sustainable livelihoods, community conservation and capacity building and empowerment initiatives in coastal marine environments.
This position establishes TNC as a major conservation partner within Papua New Guinea especially with respect to the Marine Conservation Program, defines conservation priorities and long-term conservation strategies, builds strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field and develops key partnerships with public and private organizations to identify and resolve technical issues and widely communicates solutions and best practices. This position will work closely with colleagues to mainstream gender and inclusion generally in all aspects of their work. They will work with their team to develop innovative methods and frameworks to address the natural system needs, engage local community support for local conservation efforts, and negotiate complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and the customary owners of nearshore habitats to conserve and protect natural ecosystems. This will include piloting novel approaches to Marine Conservation and developing private public and community partnerships to progress TNC’s work across PNG.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Only applicants who are currently eligible to work in Papua New Guinea will be considered. Unfortunately, The Nature Conservancy is unable to provide support for working visas or residency for this position.
The successful applicant must comply with The Nature Conservancy’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy (unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption).
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, Superannuation, Inernational savings plan, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
To apply for Job ID 51135, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, 25th March 2022 (1:00 PM PGT on Sat, 26th March 2022). Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
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 people 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, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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