Arlington, Virginia, USA

The location of this position is flexible to all locations where The Nature Conservancy is registered to do business.

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The Gender Equity Advisor for Freshwater Fisheries ("Advisor") advises the team to develop and implement the Freshwater Fisheries strategy within the Global Provide Food and Water team at TNC. The global Freshwater Fisheries strategy is focused on supporting inland fisheries under Indigenous and community leadership, often in low- and middle-income countries such as in the Amazon Basin and in sub-Saharan Africa, where we seek to achieve biodiversity and human well-being outcomes, and where women play an important yet often underappreciated role.

The Advisor supports global strategy leadership by assisting with and/or managing priority projects and serves as a technical advisor on topics related to gender equity. This may include providing expert gender advice to field staff, collecting data, conducting literature reviews, writing reports, managing contracts with specialists, and participating in national and international dialogues on matters related to gender equity. The Advisor works closely with other TNC staff within global teams, including the Global Equitable Conservation team, as well as field colleagues and external actors within the NGO, government, and intergovernmental sectors, to help drive equitable implementation of the Freshwater Fisheries strategy.

The Advisor collaborates with staff in different countries in their support to fishing communities to assess and document their gender equity related needs. The Advisor also tracks corporate practices, governmental policies and decisions, and the practices or views of other stakeholders involved in the Freshwater Fisheries strategy and their potential impact on organizational conservation goals. They may develop and/or advise TNC communications, marketing and philanthropy staff on issues related to the gender equity within the Freshwater Fisheries strategy and related issues. This position involves both domestic and international travel of up to 25%.

The position is full-time, fully remote, and is available in geographies where TNC is registered as a Non-government Organization and established employer in North America (Canada, United States), Europe (Belgium, Croatia, Germany, United Kingdom), Africa (Angola, Gabon, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania), Latin America (Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru), and the Caribbean (The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, USVI).

We are looking for a highly motivated practitioner with experience in gender equity and who can support the development and implementation of a responsible and equitable Freshwater Fisheries strategy. This team member will work with a group of scientists, managers, and field practitioners in the implementation of the strategy, and will regularly engage with partners outside of the organization to advance the program.

• Bachelor's degree in social science, international development, environmental studies, business, finance, political science, public policy, international relations, or related field and 4 years related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
• Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations for strategy and action.
• Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and experience implementing activities addressing gender equity aspects of fisheries, including mechanisms for increasing equity and reducing unintended consequences to women.
• Familiarity and knowledge related to business, governmental, and/or environmental policy and practices in freshwater fisheries at global and local scales, including subsistence fisheries practiced by Indigenous Peoples and other community-led activities.
• Master's degree.
• Critical analytical thinking and excellent English writing skills are essential.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Ability to write and speak in a language other than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, or French highly desirable.
• Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary context.
• Ability to work well in a highly matrixed, decentralized, and collaborative organization. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and political savvy. Must be a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time sensitive deadlines.
• NGO and/or corporate relations experience.

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position in Arlington, VA USA is within the range of $85,100- $97,750 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate's qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

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