Conservation and Science Director, Latin America Region

About the role

The Conservation & Science Director leads and supports teams to define and implement science-based, systems-level conservation strategies across the Latin American Region (LAR), contributing to the ambitious goals TNC has set for itself by 2030.

Responsibilities

• Shape and advance transformative, science-based conservation strategies across Latin America that deliver measurable outcomes aligned with TNC's 2030 goals, ensuring scientific rigor underpins all programs across the region.
• Support the effective implementation of priority strategies and interventions across the region including monitoring and evaluation systems that track conservation impact, while catalyzing synergies and learnings.
• Facilitate the deployment of global and regional resources and expertise, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams and functions, and supporting joint programming, fundraising, and applied science initiatives.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of conservation professionals across multiple countries, cultivating a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation while supporting their growth and career development.
• Advance the regional research agenda through both internal collaboration with TNC global teams and partnerships with universities, institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the Latin America Region’s (LAR) leadership bodies and represent LAR on the global Science Advisory Committee as well as in relevant international fora.
• Oversee regional conservation budget development and financial stewardship, and collaborate with development teams to align transformative strategies with funding opportunities.
• Maintain close relationships with TNC colleagues at regional and global levels to align with One Conservancy strategies. They maintain productive connections with regional leadership, Global Science, External Affairs, global thematic teams, and TNC’s Europe team, among others.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in science related field plus 10 years related experience in Conservation Science or equivalent combination of education and experience with strong understanding of social sciences.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and working with or in a matrixed organization.
• Experience in applied science for the design and implementation of ambitious strategies and interventions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to share and explain complex processes and ideas with a variety of audiences including staff, donors, consultants, and external partners.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese.
• Willingness to travel given that they will support teams across nine countries.