Job Description

OFFICE LOCATION

New Delhi, Delhi Pune, Maharashtra

WHO WE ARE

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: A PIONEER IN CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP This is an exciting time at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as we are shifting our strategy for greater impact in the world, seeking to address some of the most complex challenges facing people and nature -- issues such as climate change, conserving lands, waters, and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more resilient and sustainable. Our Mission TNC's mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Rather than viewing development -
including economic growth - and conservation as contradictory goals, TNC works to demonstrate how nature has value for people and development and how nature can provide enormous economic benefit. TNC envisions a future where people and nature can flourish together. Our Vision A world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfil our needs and enrich our lives. The Conservancy Team We achieve this through the dedicated efforts of our 3,800 diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom support conservation in 76 countries and all 50 United States. We are striving to develop a workforce as diverse as the places where we work, and we have a deep commitment to diversity. Organizational History TNC is the largest conservation organization in the world, working in all 50 states in the United States and more than 76 countries. It was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the District of Columbia on October 22, 1951. TNC is science-based and in every place, we work, we partner with governments, businesses, and local communities. TNC is advancing its mission by protecting and restoring rivers, landscapes and oceans for people and their development at an unprecedented scale; it is transforming the way humanity uses the Earth's natural resources to sustain ourselves.

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

The Nature Conservancy has initiated a project titled "Catalyzing Collective Action for Water Security in Maharashtra" under which it is proposed to establish Ghod River Water Fund to showcase a pragmatic, long-term solution that improves lives, provides water security and thus enabling prosperity of the local communities. The water fund is a governance and finance mechanism that improves water security through collective action, allowing downstream water users to invest collectively in upstream water and land conservation. Water funds help to manage the significant complexities associated with water risk and nature-based source water protection and have the potential to bring widespread water security and economic benefits to India's burgeoning cities and rural communities. Water fund team would be needing a Water Fund Field Manager based out of Pune district for execution work in Ghod Basin. They support and oversee all aspects of the Ghod River Water Fund, a pilot water fund for India. They are Responsible for all operational oversight regarding institutional development, budgeting, resource mobilization, grants management, community and stakeholder engagement and staff coordination. Water Fund Field Manager will report to Ghod River Water Fund Lead/Manager. Location - Pune, Maharashtra with frequent travel to New Delhi.

• Connect with local communities and other relevant stakeholders to understand their water-related issues and needs.
• Build a strong connection with local communities and mobilize them for execution of work under field pilots.
• Extensively travel in the Ghod basin to identify opportunities for field interventions.
• Conduct feasibility study for execution - evaluate existing work and skills of local partners, support available from government agencies, and community participation.
• Execute, monitor, and report on field pilots under the guidance of the project lead.
• Support capacity building of the local communities and partners, especially on field implementation aspects.
• Manage relationships and engagements with all the relevant stakeholders, local partners, communities, and government agencies.
• Prepare monthly progress report on the field pilots.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Graduation (BA/BS) in any relevant field, preferably in conservation practice or rural management, social science, agriculture or natural resource management.
• 5-6 years' experience working with rural communities in Maharashtra on execution of watershed and/or biodiversity conservation activities.
• Fluent in Marathi with excellent communication skills.
• Experience identifying local trees, herbs, wind direction, crops, soil types, geology, drains, streams, and their connectivity in the watershed.
• Experience with communities in rural Maharashtra and social issues, including gender and equity issues.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant field, relevant field, preferably in conservation practice or rural management, social science, agriculture, or natural resource management.
• 8+ years of experience in water conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing, and implementing conservation policy and plans.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions.
• Stakeholder management and networking experience, and the ability to communicate and engage to build strong relationships.
• Experience managing and leading people representing a diverse range of views from a diverse set of organizations.
• Experience working strategically whilst maintaining an eye for detail.
• Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives and experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Politically savvy.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Nature Conservancy India Solutions Private Limited (NCIS) is a private limited company incorporated under the Companies Act 2013, having it registered office in India in New Delhi. India. It is a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of The Nature Conservancy. The company currently provides technical consultancy, monitoring & evaluation and other related services in the domain of conservation and environment to its various clients within and outside India.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 52221, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on 7-Oct-22. 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. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! 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. Where legally permissible, TNC requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and willing to keep up to date with vaccines that protect against COVID-19. By accepting an offer of employment, you agree to comply with this requirement, unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption.