Location: Santiago, Chile

Contract Type: Short-term contract

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

The Conservation Practitioner develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for large-scale geographic areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Conservation Practitioner provides technical leadership and support to a business unit or Ocean Division by planning, directing and implementing preserve management programs and stewardship. They address critical ocean threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-site learning among an international conservation community, and supplies conservation planning teams (formerly called “eco regional” planning teams) with site or ocean large scale geographic areas information relevant to the planning process. They develop and implement conservation strategies, employ a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in ocean and implement a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. They coordinate community, and others key stakeholders support in ocean conservation and marine management resources programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOP E

- Support and facilitate the development of multidisciplinary teams, contributing to staff training, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional growth opportunities as needed.
- Track project implementation, budgets, HUB milestones and deliverables, and MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) plans to support adaptive management, performance assessment, and reporting; prepare and review technical and financial reports; support financial forecasting; and
- Contribute directly to donor proposals, work plans, and internal and external reporting.




- Gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals.
- Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development, and meeting fundraising targets.
- Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Under minimal supervision, makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine science, environmental studies, conservation, or similar field and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field required.
- Experience working with fisheries management, marine science and/or marine conservation.
- Knowledge of current political and socioeconomic trends and practices that affect the marine environment in Chile, particularly fisheries, and ability to work at the nexus of science and policy.
- Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
- Experience in working with a broad variety of stakeholders related to the marine environment, including government officials, fishing communities,



academia, NGO’s, others in Chile.
- Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
- Fluent with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and Spanish
- Experience negotiating agreements.
- Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
- Possession of a valid Chilean Class B driver's license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences
- Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Grade: 6

Who We Are

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, adaptable sched

📌 Conservation Coordinator (Santiago)
🏢 The Nature Conservancy (All)
📍 Santiago