1738 jobs found

Location:  United States, Africa and Middle East (Remote)  This position is open to any Mercy Corps office location. Valid unrestricted work authorization in the country in which you will be based is required at the time of application for this position.  Position Status:  Exempt, Full-time, Regular   Salary Level: US: Starting salary for this role will be $64,000 - $76,000 commensurate to experience. Based on local benchmark for candidates outside of the United States. About Mercy Corps  Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.     Program / Department Summary   Mercy Corps’ global fraud and corruption team is a key part of the Mercy Corps Ethics and Compliance Department (ECD) and leads our organizational efforts to prevent, detect, deter and respond to fraud and corruption issues. The team reports to the Senior Director, Fraud and Corruption Investigations, who reports to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO). The global fraud and corruption team is bolstered by a global network of investigators and focal points working at the country level to investigate fraud and corruption and raise awareness about ethics and fraud and corruption.     The Position   Under the direction of the Senior Fraud and Corruption Investigator, the Regional Fraud and Corruption Investigator will serve as the focal point for ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps’ ethics policies and procedures in either the Middle East or Africa. They will ensure that Mercy Corps takes all reports of misconduct seriously and investigates allegations of fraud and corruption thoroughly and impartially consistent with sector-wide best practices and donor expectations. The Regional Investigator will plan, conduct and prepare reports for assigned fraud and corruption investigations. They may be supported by Integrity Focal Points, who are field-based team members trained to support but not lead investigations. Investigations will be conducted in the field and remotely, working in diverse cultural contexts and time zones.     Essential Responsibilities  STRATEGY AND VISION De live r   q u ali t y r e sul t s   e v en   un d e r diffi c ult   or  c h a n ging   c onditions. Ensure that lessons learned are captured from fraud and corruption investigations for the agency to consider when revising policies, procedures, and training. Understands ethics related compliance requirements and what it takes to ensure a culture that takes ethical issues and obligations seriously. INVESTIGATIONS Ensure investigations are conducted in a manner that considers the safety and security of all involved Effectively plan and execute impartial, thorough, timely and confidential investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption  Develop and draft timely investigation plans that identify risks Conduct whistleblower, witness, and subject interviews, both in-person and remotely Identify, collect, and review documentary evidence needed for investigations Prepare comprehensive investigation reports, which may be subject to third-party (donor) review, on a timely basis, working with other functions to provide clear recommendations for internal control improvements Discuss findings and recommendations with country-level senior management and other team members as required Coordinate with Integrity Focal Points to support investigation efforts when possible  Maintain knowledge of Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures  Ensure investigation files are organized, thorough, and maintained in a confidential manner Maintain appropriate confidentiality within the agency and with third parties   TRAINING AND AWARENESS Help build trust and confidence in Mercy Corps’ reporting, investigation, and follow up systems, and foster a climate where team members feel confident and comfortable coming forward with issues In coordination with established onboarding processes, assist with the onboarding of new team members to ensure awareness and understanding of Mercy Corps’ ethics policie Conduct and/or coordinate regular anti-fraud and anti-corruption trainings for team members  PERSONAL LEADERSHIP Consistently strive to exceed expectations and demonstrate flexibility, resilience and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity Demonstrate an awareness of personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback; builds a culture of feedback and learning Identify a robust personal Work Plan that reflects Mercy Corps’ performance expectations, including development objectives that contribute to Mercy Corps’ objectives  SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work. Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.   Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.  Supervisory Responsibility The Regional Fraud and Corruption Investigator has no supervisory responsibilities.  Accountability  Reports Directly To:  Senior Fraud and Corruption Investigator  Works Directly With:  Senior Director, Fraud and Corruption; Integrity Focal Points; country-level senior management teams     Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders  Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.      Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 4+ years of professional experience; including at least 3 years as a trained and practiced investigator. Experience working in the Middle East or Africa is preferred. Experience working in humanitarian aid or development, either living overseas or spending a significant amount of time in foreign countries, is preferred Proven investigative skills and the ability to act as a lead investigator, including the interviewing of subjects of complaints and witnesses, the collection of potential evidence, and other related investigative procedures. Demonstrated ability to produce detailed investigation reports. Demonstrated knowledge and interest in ethics, fraud, and corruption, and a sensitivity to cultural diversity and gender issues. Solid understanding of a wide-range of ethics violations, including fraud and corruption Strong verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English (both written and verbal) is required. Proficiency in Arabic (for Middle East roles) or French (for Africa roles) is preferred and considered a plus for the role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to navigate difficult circumstances with a calm demeanor and in a methodical, analytical manner. Additional experience as an ethics officer, attorney, or similar position is preferred  Success Factors  The successful Regional Fraud and Corruption Investigator will have (or quickly develop) knowledge of the INGO environment; deep knowledge of best practices in conducting fraud and corruption investigations; a proven ability to analyze complex situations with varying cultures, languages and education levels; the ability to objectively document and prioritize findings and to develop workable recommendations for improvement. This person will have an utmost understanding of and appreciation for the confidential nature of this work. Effective, positive communication is essential to success in this position.   

Location:   United States, United Kingdom or Remote  Valid unrestricted work authorization in the country in which you will be based is required at the time of application for this position. Position Status:   Exempt, Full-time, Regular (Temporary: 12 months; the assignment can be extended, depending on business needs).  Salary Level: US Starting Salary for this role will be USD $76,800 to $91,200 commensurate on experience. Based on local benchmark for candidates outside the United States. About Mercy Corps  Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.    The Team    The Global Emergency Response Team (ERT) provides the agency with timely and effective leadership to prepare for, respond to, and learn from humanitarian emergencies, develops sharp, well-timed and influential humanitarian analysis to inform program design and implementation, and supports agency leadership and regional and country teams with safety and security expertise.      At the onset of an emergency, protection is central to humanitarian action.  Mercy Corps seeks to enable safe, dignified, and inclusive practices within its emergency response to minimize protection risks, maximize safeguarding, and meaningfully engage marginal and at-risk groups when meeting their needs.       The Position    The Emergency Response Protection Mainstreaming Senior Advisor is part of the Global Emergency Response Teams’ rapid deployment team responding to or supporting at the onset of new emergencies.  The Protection Advisor will contribute to emergency response start-up and initial response efforts by integrating a protection risk analysis within the rapid needs assessment and monitoring, orienting emergency responders to related protection and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) risks, facilitating gender and social inclusion (including disability inclusion), assisting with incorporating protection mainstreaming best practices in activities, and preparing team to safely refer protection cases.  The Advisor will also help ensure protection mainstreaming is incorporated into program design and budgeting, establish process indicators with sector leads and facilitate after-action activities to monitor quality and assess lessons learned.       This is a deployable role, and the team member will have multiple assignments throughout the year in support of or to lead on the protection mainstreaming aspects of the emergency response. The role may also support assignments related to preparedness efforts.  While this position is part of Mercy Corps’ Global Emergency Response Team, they will have close linkages to the Technical Resources and Quality (TRaQ) Protection Advisor as well as Mercy Corps’ Safeguarding, Accountability for Affected Persons (AAP/CARM), and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) teams.       Essential Responsibilities      STRATEGY & VISION Work with response leads and managers to ensure that Do No Harm and Protection Principles are incorporated in the emergency response. Align approach to protection mainstreaming through an informed assessment of contextually related protection risks in order to balance mitigation efforts associated with GBV, child protection, disability inclusion, mine action, restrictions to mobility, intercommunal tensions, etc.    Ensure GESI analysis is an essential element of a protection risk analysis and protection risk mitigation plan.    Support response teams to engage in direct consultation with marginalized and at-risk groups and actively encourage cooperation with organizations focusing on their needs and support.    Work with response program managers to identify entry points for protection mainstreaming and suggest protection risk mitigation actions that are relatable to sector methodologies and practical to the context, while strengthening protection mainstreaming practices as each sector’s emergency response evolves and progresses.    Identify opportunities to integrate protection outcomes in program design and work into proposals.    Contribute to program design and proposal development to ensure protection mainstreaming and safeguarding is highlighted in program design and budgeting, as well as aligns with donor and global protection and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards and guidance.    Promote safe programming and support the program teams to link and coordinate evolving protection mainstreaming, safeguarding, GESI and AAP initiatives and processes.         ASSESSMENTS SUPPORT  Work with response leadership to ensure that assessment tools include questions to support a Do-No-Harm and protection risk analyses of the emergency context and Mercy Corps response; be part of assessments where needed.     Support response teams to follow protection principles when conducting assessments, this may include incorporating GESI tools and ensuring the inclusion of marginalized groups, assessing the ethical and appropriate approaches of assessment activities, training teams in data protection, disability inclusion, GBV risk mitigation, etc.  Do a protection risk analysis to inform Mercy Corps’ emergency response and proposal design.     OPERATIONALIZATION OF PROTECTION MAINSTREAMING  Conduct safety audits, disability inclusion audits, and FGDs of Mercy Corps activities to identify and monitor potential protection and SEA risks.    Collaborate with program teams to identify protection risks and establish plans to mitigate risks in their service delivery sector and activities.  Identify and engage local partners who can enable enhanced outreach and response to marginalized groups such as organizations of people with disabilities (OPD), women led organizations (WLO), organizations supporting minority groups, LGBTQ led organizations, etc.     Ensure that monitoring tools (such as those used for post-distribution monitoring) disaggregate data by sex/age as well as capture safety risks, preference, and inclusion that are intentional to different marginalized and at-risk groups; include additions where necessary and in coordination with sector leads and MEL.   Support teams with the information sharing approaches and tools that they use to inform participants and communities, especially hard-to-reach populations, about safe and dignified processes to access/use of services and activities; where needed design the information materials and engage communities.    Map locally available health, protection, psychosocial, and legal services and design user-friendly referral information sheets that can assist team members with accurate information for safe and timely referral of protection cases; update regularly.     Work with CARM and the sector leads to identifying protection related feedback and incorporate action into protection risk mitigation plans.         KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY STRENGTHENING  Pre-deployment, collate sector/service specific tools (such as tipsheets, guidance, worksheets, etc.) that help teams problem solve protection/GBV/CP/DI risk mitigation in service delivery.    Prepare program teams to refer protection disclosures, including trainings on PFA and best practices for safe and timely referral especially for issues of child protection, GBV, and disability inclusion.     Facilitate trainings and/or learning sessions on protection mainstreaming, GBV risk mitigation, disability inclusion, mine action, special consideration for children, engaging adolescents and young people, context related protection concerns, data protection, etc.   Conduct workshops and/or meetings on sector related protection risk analysis and the use of SADD and the Washington Group Questions for informing their programming.     Orient emergency response teams on PSEA and MC safeguarding policies and procedures       MONITORING AND LEARNING  Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) teams to ensure that assessments, monitoring, and evaluation tools incorporate questions that enable protection mainstreaming.   Develop tools to measure Mercy Corps’ adoption of protection mainstreaming in the emergency response.   To inform program design and implementation, conduct focus groups (especially with marginalized groups) about safety, preferences, and challenges with access/use of Mercy Corps services and activities.         COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION  Regularly coordinate with the TRaQ Sr. Protection Advisor for support, aligning approaches, and strategies.     When on assignment, coordinate with regional GESI advisors and the Safeguarding and AAP-CARM teams to align with GESI Standards and Safe Programming initiatives.   Coordinate with in-country Protection cluster and/or working groups during assignment to learn from and contribute to country-wide Protection activities (e.g. assessments, referral pathways, etc.); facilitate engagement of country program staff for sustained participation during and after ERT assignment.  Represent MC at internal or external technical coordination meetings related to protection.   Inform the development of Mercy Corps’ evolving “protection in programming” strategy on protection mainstreaming in emergency response.    SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work. Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members. Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.  Supervisory Responsibility  The Emergency Response Protection Mainstreaming Advisor has no supervisory responsibilities.      Accountability  Reports Directly To:  VP of Emergency Response, with technical support line to Director Social Inclusion/Young People and Protection; country program leadership team while on assignment.   Works Directly With:  Members of the Global Emergency Response Team; country program leadership team while on assignment.     Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders  Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.     Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in social sciences, international development, public health or related field. 5+ years of professional experience managing projects or providing technical leadership in protection, GBV, or child protection programming in humanitarian and/or development settings.    Demonstrated experience as part of an emergency team, providing protection mainstreaming in at least 2-3 acute emergency responses.    Strong foundation in providing technical support and implementing protection mainstreaming (including mainstreaming GBV risk mitigation and child protection).  Experience conducting protection risk analysis and protection risk mitigation plans with other sectors.   Experience collaborating with at least one of the following sectors (CVA, WASH and/or Food Security) with basic knowledge of the sector’s core activities, approaches, and common methodologies used in emergencies, preferred.    Current with protection mainstreaming initiatives, tools, and guidance in the humanitarian space, especially for the acute emergency.   Experience with the development, implementation & compliance of USAID/BHA, FCDO, ECHO and other humanitarian donors and funded programs.  Fluency in English (both verbal and written) is required. Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Arabic is preferred. Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps and its interests to key stakeholders.  Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing capacity strengthening strategies    Demonstrated ability to manage and communicate effectively with ethnically diverse team members of varied work styles.  Previous experience working in insecure environments.  Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize daily tasks and the big picture.  Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem-solving.  Ability to distill complex information and data into accessible conversation and written pieces.  Knowledge of Sphere standards, Protection Principles, and other training in humanitarian response Ability to effectively apply relevant Mercy Corps’ procedures and approaches.  Success Factors  The successful Senior Advisor will skillfully support impact and high-quality Mercy Corps’ responses that align with our organizational Pathway to Possibility, our Humanitarian Response Approach and regional priorities. They will represent the technical priorities of the agency to donors and other key stakeholders while providing exemplary leadership to Mercy Corps teams.   They will have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability and enjoy developing networks to build partnerships and identify solutions. They will be capable of multitasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative and drive, as well as high emotional intelligence, constructive mentoring skills and proven experience with capacity strengthening. The candidate should have significant experience working in complex, insecure operating environments, be attentive to risk management, and have a proven track record in successfully providing technical support and guidance to teams in diverse locations and contexts.  The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.   

Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Finance & Operations Specialist provides specialized finance-related services to the Pennsylvania/Delaware business unit working under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Operations. They provide financial and operational support and reporting to project managers and leadership. They perform activities related to maintenance of financial records and systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and reporting and analysis. In addition, they will lead the collaboration with Grants Specialist and project managers to ensure the meeting of requirements of private and public awards/grants through fiscal oversight and ad hoc financial analysis and tracking. They also lead the contract management process, ensuring contracted vendors carry required insurance coverage, contracts guidance is applied, and appropriate documentation is obtained and maintained. In accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management the Finance & Operations Specialist will administer and maintain finance/accounting activities. They will respond to moderately complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area. Based on office location, they may be responsible for on-site office management and support of assigned chapter office suite. W e’re Looking for You: Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. TNC’s Pennsylvania/Delaware Chapter comprises fifty employees who are committed to teamwork; cross-collaboration; professional development; a fun and inclusive office culture; and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice learning and practices. Although you’ll see requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization. Passion, innovation, and diversity are key components to advancing our Mission, and we encourage you to apply! What You’ll Bring: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 3 years' related experience or equivalent combination. Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices, and regulations. Experience using automated accounting systems. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! Additional Job Information: The Pennsylvania and Delaware Business Unit of TNC is leading large-scale conservation programs that protect the lands and waters that are critical to the health and well-being of both people and nature. In Pennsylvania, TNC is working to reduce stormwater runoff in cities, protect vital migration corridors like the Kittatinny Ridge, and engage farmers and landowners in supporting the adoption of sustainable conservation practices. TNC’s work in Delaware focuses on building resilience against climate change—including along the state’s vulnerable coastlines—to protect human communities and habitats. The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware is poised to make a significant, measurable difference in these areas for both nature and people, grounded in the places identified by our science and ambitious goals that reflect the urgency of climate change and biodiversity loss. For more information, please visit nature.org/Pennsylvania and nature.org/Delaware.

Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Associate Director of Development I, NY (ADoD I) works closely with the NY development team to implement and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects including individual donors and foundations. The Associate Director of Development I, NY is responsible for building, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of qualified donors and developing relationships. They understand and apply the principles of developing donor strategies. They will be responsible for direct asks to meet funding needs, with a strong focus on New York priorities. They listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts and trade lands. The ADoD I, NY provides opportunities for donors to receive recognition and increase future giving. They involve appropriate partners in the field, in the NY Development Operations team, and in the Worldwide Office keeping them apprised of interactions, issues or concerns, and direct questions as appropriate. They are capable of featuring the programs of the Conservancy in broad terms. The ADoD I, NY will be required to use the Conservancy’s donor database and, together with NY Communications team, develop proposals. We’re Looking for You: We are looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising and business development to help convey TNC’s mission to diverse groups. You would be part of a team of philanthropy and development professionals cultivating relationships and gifts with our amazing donors. Come join us! The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination. Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents. Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $25,000 or more. Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors. Experience working with cross-functional teams. Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles and practices. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity, and potential for helping the Conservancy meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with the Conservancy’s work. Ability to educate and inform prospective and existing donors about appropriate giving vehicles. Ability to implement and manage fundraising plans, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition plans. Knowledge of current trends in the charitable giving in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving. Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers. Proven ability to negotiate high profile or sensitive agreements. Working knowledge of the basics of charitable gift planning. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Nature Conservancy is improving the health and climate resilience of ocean and coastal ecosystems, while supporting sustainable blue economies and communities. In Massachusetts, ocean ecosystem strategies are targeted toward increasing healthy and functional habitats (such as shellfish reefs, healthy water quality that supports seagrass, restorative aquaculture, salt marsh, and rocky habitat), and effective harvest management that rebuilds ocean biodiversity. Sustainable blue economies and communities include thriving fisheries, aquaculture, and other ocean-related businesses, in addition to tourism and recreation, culturally significant harvesting activities and foods, and upholding a sense of place connected to the ocean. The Coastal Project Manager is a key team member who will help to advance coastal nature-based solutions to achieve TNC’s mission and 2030 goals arounds addressing the climate and biodiversity crises. This newly created position will work in close collaboration with the Director of MA Coastal Program and others to develop, oversee and manage field projects and advance the policy and practice of coastal and ocean conservation efforts that support achieving TNC’s mission. This position may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. It requires regional travel and working flexible hours as needed. We’re Looking for You: The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and project management experience as well as an interest in collaborating with a variety of cross-functional colleagues and partners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by implementing and managing coastal nature-based solutions! Specific responsibilities include: Project management: Oversee implementation of nature-based solutions projects, inclusive of habitat restoration (shellfish/oyster reef, seagrass, saltmarsh) and climate adaptation (living shorelines). Manage relationships and complex partnerships including municipal, state, and federal agency staff, community members, contractors, researchers, industry members (e.g. aquaculture), and TNC staff at multiple scales of the organization. Manage budgets, public and private fundraising and financial tracking and reporting, contracts, and vendors. Oversee acquisition of local, state, and federal permitting, construction/implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Project identification and prioritization. Collect and analyze appropriate data sets for project pipeline development and prioritization. Gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals. Under minimal supervision, make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context. What You’ll Bring: BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Project management experience including managing multiple/diverse activities and deadlines. Strong organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to track decisions, distribute action items, and follow up on progress. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience working across teams and communicating tactfully with a wide range of people. Experience with budget development and working within/managing a budget to complete projects. Experience negotiating complex agreements and/or contracts. Supervisory experience. Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Knowledge, field work, research, or experience in habitat restoration, natural resource management/enforcement, natural resource extraction or aquaculture, coastal ecosystem processes, or coastal policy. Requires a valid driver’s license. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! Additional Job Information: The Massachusetts Chapter believes in flexibility and as such, team members are working in a hybrid model: splitting workdays between home and using TNC office workspaces (Boston or Sheffield), as required. Our work has proven successful with a deliberate blend of virtual and in-person connections, as well as independent and collaborative work. This is considered a hybrid position and may work out of the Boston office or a home office.

Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Marketing Specialist manages and implements tactics in approved marketing plan. The Marketing Specialist is an integral part of the team responsible for supporting overall marketing objectives for the Midwest division and focused on their assigned state, and which interfaces with the division and global priorities of The Nature Conservancy. The Marketing Specialist collaborates with the Associate Director to manage and implement marketing projects/initiatives and manages resources proactively. They work within the framework of positioning, platform and voice of the organization’s marketing objectives to meet stakeholders’ needs. This position plans, develops and manages content for print and digital channels including—but not limited to—social media, email, website, Google, and newsletters. They work closely with various constituents such as department staff, field offices, program consultants and vendors to manage all phases of projects. They may work within budgets to minimize expenses, maximize revenue, and meet quality control standards. They may use software systems to track and analyze program results, report findings, and work with senior marketing managers to implement strategic recommendations. As Marketing Specialist, you will: Reach targeted audiences with key messages Manage day-to-day content planning and production for their assigned state’s content distribution channels including but not limited to the website, Facebook, and Instagram and co-lead the management of and content production for the Midwest Division channels. Organizes, manages and coordinates diverse projects and activities with many variables. Manage and measure content and campaigns on multiple social media platforms Update website, creates email newsletters, digital invitations, and online outreach campaigns. Support integrated digital advocacy campaigns Manage online communities on platforms, Use software systems to track, analyze and report web metrics and social media trends. Opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks and projects. May have full opportunity to direct individual projects. Other related duties as assigned. We’re Looking for You: The ideal candidate will have all or some of these qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience: Experience in multi-channel social media work, including the development of content calendars and digital strategies, measuring results, and managing paid ads Experience in CMS, SEO, SEM and Google Analytics/web traffic metrics A creative background with experience in digital design and creating social media videos An interest in conservation and the desire to help convey TNC’s mission to diverse groups Multi-lingual skills appreciated Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in marketing Ability to work independently without requiring detailed management review of general work Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and project management experience What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in related field and 5 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience cultivating and managing client/customer relationships. Experience writing, editing and proofreading. Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Location:  Washington D.C, or US Remote   Position Status:  Exempt, Full time, Regular   Salary Level:  US Starting Salary for this role will be USD $76,800 to $91,200 commensurate on experience. About Mercy Corps  Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have a long-term impact.  Program / Department Summary   The Institutional Donor Engagement (IDE) department provides a unified, agile, and innovative vision of partnership with key donor communities, and promotes the public profile, brand recognition, and voice of Mercy Corps while championing its work across the globe. IDE aims to position Mercy Corps as a leader in the development and humanitarian sectors by spearheading its global business development strategy, ensuring the institutional donor relations and business development teams apply consistent practices across all levels (Country, Regional and Global). IDE works to maintain productive relationships with existing institutional donors, including key North American and European governments, while expanding and diversifying the portfolio of institutional donors around the world.  Within IDE, the New Initiatives (NI) team is responsible for supporting and enhancing Business Development.  The NI team: 1) leads the development of proposal submissions to institutional donors and 2) carries out initiatives that enhance competitiveness across the organization. Team members lead and support strategic, high-priority proposals by: assisting country teams with pre-positioning activities; assembling proposal teams; leading the proposal planning process; conducting on-site participatory assessment and design work; writing and editing technical proposals; reviewing proposals to assess clarity and competitiveness; and more. The team enhances overall competitiveness through the development of tools and processes to improve proposal quality across the organization.   General Position Summary   The Program Development Manager USG Contracts will be a full-time member of the New Initiatives team based in the Washington, DC office.  He/she will support strategic program development efforts focused on US Government Contracts by: 1) supporting prime and subcontract prepositioning efforts; 2) leading and/or supporting contract proposal development processes; 3) writing, editing and reviewing proposal documents. He/she will be a key contributor to Mercy Corps’ efforts to enter the USG contracting space by developing key tools, templates and training materials relevant to contract proposals; and 4) Providing mentorship and guidance on USG contracts new business development to other members of the New Initiatives Team, MC country teams, and other stakeholders.  Essential Job Responsibilities   PROGRAM & PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT (APPROXIMATELY 70% TIME) Program/Proposal Design and Development:  Responsible for leading and supporting the development of strategic USG contract proposals, applying the agency’s best practices in proposal development for institutional donors. At first, these will be subcontracting opportunities, with future plans to move toward prime proposals. Responsible for managing large and dispersed proposal teams with many actors including coordination between HQ and country offices. Responsible for overseeing negotiations with numerous actors (local and international) both for prime and sub positions for the organization. Works closely with the Cost & Pricing team to manage budget development process and ensure adequate coordination between technical design and budget development processes.  Strategic Pre-Positioning:  Assist country teams in efforts to pro-actively prepare for strategic opportunities and influence donor strategies. This may include activities such as 1) support for targeted assessments that will help create funding opportunities or increase competitiveness of the agency in solicitations; 2) facilitating strategic planning sessions with country programs.  Helps promote good pre-positioning practices amongst country and desk teams.    Donor and Partner Engagement:  Regularly attend events in Washington, DC and country offices to represent Mercy Corps with key donor agencies, especially USAID. Additionally, cultivate relationships with potential partner organizations for future opportunities. CONTRIBUTE TO ACTIVITIES THAT RAISE OVERALL COMPETITIVENESS AND CONTRACT READINESS (APPROXIMATELY 25%) Mercy Corps has made a long-term strategic decision to pursue USG Contracts. The Contracts PDM will work closely with representatives from various teams to develop necessary tools, templates and guidance specifically for USAID contract proposals where these differ significantly from existing resources.  The Contracts PDM will also develop and deliver trainings to headquarters and country office staff on contract proposal development.  Keep up to date on relevant donor strategies being developed or applied by significant governmental, academic, and non-profit groups. Work with Mercy Corps to determine how the agency can best work with and/or influence such materials.  SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES  Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.   Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.   Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options. Supervisory Responsibility:  The Program Development Manager – USG Contracts has no supervisory responsibility. Accountability  Reports Directly To:  Sr. Director, New Initiatives  Works Directly With:  Contracts and Grants Compliance, Cost & Pricing, International Finance, Human Resources, Technical Resources and Quality, and Award Management Teams; along with Regional and Country Teams  Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders  Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.  Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in International Development, International Relations or related field is preferred.  5+ years of professional experience in International Development highly preferred, including experience living and/or working overseas. Successful track record in program design and proposal development for USG/USAID contracts in various sectors and locations. Fluency in spoken and written English is required.   Exceptional writing skills. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide writing samples.  Proven ability to work productively with a wide variety of stakeholders to run both participatory processes and meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products.    Strong negotiation skills and experience developing and negotiating multiple-partnership arrangements for proposal development. Strong understanding of personnel and staffing requirements for USAID and other institutional donor proposals.  Experience developing budget and cost proposal submissions for USAID and/or other institutional donors.  Experience with professional representation (e.g. donors, partner agencies, host governments, etc.).  Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Mercy Corps project sites and field locations, including traveling to insecure environments, is required.  Familiarity with at least one of Mercy Corps' technical sectors (Food Security, Water Security, Peace and Good Governance, Economic Opportunity) and geographic locations is required.  Success Factors   The Contracts PDM will demonstrate a winning track record in program development, and bring flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm to every project they undertake. The individual must have exceptional writing skills and the ability to multi-task, set priorities, pay attention to detail, and work under tight deadlines within complex team environments. The PDM will have a love of writing, strong interpersonal skills, and a healthy competitive spirit, and have the drive and initiative to contribute to internal team efforts. Being aware and sensitive to international development issues and diverse cultures is critical. The PDM will have strong leadership qualities and ability to lead a diverse team from across the agency through a complex and stressful proposal process and also be a strong advocate within the organization for effective and winning business development approaches. 

The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities : 1. Provides executive leadership and direction for all delegated Bureau programs in the development, implementation, execution, and evaluation in a manner that will foster the most effective conservation and utilization of Indian resources, including direction of program objectives, organizing work, and setting priorities. 2. Responsible, within delegated authority, for serving as the line official in charge of the daily operations and special projects of Indian Affairs assigned to the Region. 3. Serves as a representative of the U.S. Government in carrying out the Government-to­ Government relationship with the Federally recognized Tribes in the Region, assuring that Tribal enactments and budgets are processed according to authorized, governing Tribal resolutions and organic documents, Federal laws, regulations and Bureau policy. 4. Has expert knowledge of the Bureau's fee-to-trust acquisition policies and procedures to administer associated responsibilities with taking fee-simple land ownership by the United States into Trust for individual Indians and/or Tribes. Outside of the Congress, the Regional Director, as delegated through the Secretary, is the only entity authorized to take land into Trust for individual Indians and/or Tribes. 5. Provides Regional leadership and direction to programs which develop and implement policies, regulations, directives and methodologies for managing Bureau programs. 6.Serves as the principal advisor to BIA/AS-IA Headquarters on delegated programs and responsibilities under the Region's purview and auspices, including the Government-to­ Government relationship with the sovereign Tribal Governments in the Region. 7. Advises the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and Bureau Leadership on all activities involving trust resources in the Region. Makes important and judgmental decisions on a variety of complex Trust and Tribal Government issues unique to Government agencies in accomplishing the mission of the Bureau. Participates with other executive­ level officials in the formulation of overall programs and policies for the Bureau to meet Regional level needs. Responsible for the implementation of said policies on a Region­ wide basis within the delegated authorities.