OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA
This is a virtual position that is flexible within countries where TNC has an established entity. This position is eligible for relocation, visa or immigration assistance. This position is available for remote work, work based at a TNC office or a combination of the two.
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SRI Executive is exclusively retained by The Nature Conservancy to undertake this assignment. If you wish to be considered for this position, please forward a copy of your CV in Microsoft Word format, along with any relevant documentation, as soon as possible and no later than 16 April 2025 to TNC-GSSM@sri-executive.com.
WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity{rel="nofollow"} and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube{rel="nofollow"} to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor{rel="nofollow"}.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you.
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The Global Safeguards Senior Manager leads design and implementation of TNC's human rights-centered Environmental and Social Safeguards System.
The Global Safeguards Senior Manager leads the development and implementation of TNC's organization-wide, human rights-centered Environmental and Social Safeguards System (ESSS), based on existing materials and staff input to-date. They advise global strategies and regions in the development, implementation and active management of tailored, human rights-centered environmental and social safeguards strategies based on the ESSS. They will supervise a team charged with the development and implementation of the ESSS. They will provide technical leadership in designing, upgrading and delivering tools for the management of the ESSS. They will work with Regional Human Rights and Safeguards Advisors in the ESSS's design, regional/local-level implementation and collective movement building to integrate new standards and processes in conservation projects, programs and strategies. They will provide oversight for all public funding safeguard requirements, such as risk categorization of projects. They will work closely with Global Indigenous, Community and Gender leads to implement standards that respect gender and the rights of Indigenous communities. They will be a part of the Equitable Conservation Team in the Chief Conservation Office and will report to the Global Director of Human Rights in Conservation.
The Global Safeguards Senior Manager influences TNC leadership and advocates for incorporating rights-based Environmental and Social Safeguards in organizational policies, pr