WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
TNC's Global Regenerative Foodscapes Strategy aims to support the transition to regenerative food systems that deliver measurable climate, land, water, and people outcomes. Foodscapes are distinct geographic areas where healthy land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems coincide with critical food production systems. TNC is developing a portfolio of regional Foodscapes demonstrating how a transition to regenerative transition can occur. In addition, TNC is developing a technical assistance facility for local and national partners interested in scaling regenerative solutions. The facility will integrate tools, frameworks, and learnings to support organizations and champions interested in developing regenerative pathways. It will combine the latest science, knowledge, and expertise with innovative financing to drive global public and private investments in regenerative food systems.
The Regenerative Food Facility Lead oversees all aspects of the new Facility within the Global Regenerative Foodscapes strategy under the Provide Food and Water business unit. The position reports to the Global Director of Regenerative Food Systems and could be based in any country where TNC has a registered office.
The Facility Lead oversees all aspects of the new Facility design, from operationalization to implementation, and is responsible for the Facility's success. The first year will be focused on designing the facility through a co-created process with internal and external stakeholders. This includes developing the facility structure and operational model. The Facility is expected to be operational by next year with an agile implementation model and an early cohort of projects.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
We are looking for a high motivated individual passionate about conservation within depth knowledge of regenerative food systems.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- BA/BS degree and 10 years' experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience leading and managing complex projects and strategic initiatives, including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams and meeting deadlines.
- Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
- Experience working with current trends and practices in a relevant discipline(s) and geographic regions.
- Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance.
- Experience developing partnerships with non-profit partners, private companies and/or government agencies.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements and partnerships.
- Experience with financial management of a large program.
- Communicating clearly via written and spoken English.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree strongly desired
- Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience
- 10-12 years' experience in conservation practice or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in business consulting or the private sector, especially related to agri-food sectors.
- Self-starter with the ability to generate work plans aligned with TNC's conservation priorities.
- Deep knowledge of agriculture, food systems, and conservation issues.
- Ability to develop practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
- Politically savvy, comfortable with fluid and fast-moving contexts requiring rapid decision-making and flexibility.
- Attention to detail.
