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THE NATURE CONSERVANCY Policy Advisor, Conservation Finance in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU The challenges facing our planet today require comprehensive solutions that address the well-being of people and nature and lay the foundation for future conservation efforts. Promoting policies that provide benefits to both people and nature is critical to securing lasting conservation outcomes. The work and expertise of The Nature Conservancy\'s Policy and Public Funding programs are integral to this effort. The Policy and Public Funding business unit is helping to shape the government policies that help make possible achievement of transformative conservation outcomes to address climate change, enhance protection of lands, waters, and the ocean, and provide food and water sustainably. We have an awesome task at hand, and the work that you do here will have a direct impact on our success. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. To implement these priorities, we collaborate actively in a non-confrontational manner with public sector agencies, NGOs, academia, business and the finance sector. WHAT YOU\'LL BRING Bachelor\'s degree in political science, environmental policy, management or other relevant field and 5 years of government relations, international affairs or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination education/experience. Fluency in English. Direct experience working with government partners and agencies, international organizations and processes. Experience in acting as a team player and collaborator working in multi-disciplinary groups; using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, and all levels of staff and volunteers. Experience navigating matrixed teams and organizations; especially in relation to finding common ground between different viewpoints through candid discussion, open communication, and emotional intelligence. Experience and understanding of biodiversity, conservation and/or climate policy, at national, regional and/or international levels. Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals; Proven communication and presentation skills. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.prodivnet.com/job/14672949