Director of Latin America Strategy
Full time
Director of Latin America Strategy
International Conservation Nonprofit
Remote Anywhere in the US, Latin America or the Caribbean
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Geographic Location
Terrific Director of Latin America Strategy position with an international conservation nonprofit. The Director will research, identify and manage a portfolio of new and existing conservation projects within the Latin America region, working closely with internal and external partners. The Director will manage and mentor a team of two Conservation Strategists. Candidates should have approximately 7+ years of relevant conservation experience, time in a management role is a plus. Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus. The position currently operates remotely and can be based anywhere in the U.S., Latin America or the Caribbean.
Responsibilities:
- Lead engagement strategy for the Latin America regions conservation efforts
- Prospect for new partnerships and projects within the region
- Lead project development and provide due diligence for new projects and grantees
- Collaborate with funders to ensure alignment to regional strategy
- Navigate government channels to push forward projects
- Present project proposals to the Board, as needed
- Manage and mentor a team of two across the Latin America region
- Travel up to 30% of the time, including international travel
Qualifications:
- Approximately 7 + years of relevant conservation experience; time in a management role is a plus
- Experience with establishment and management of protected areas
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners, including governments, NGOs, local communities, education and research organizations, and other related partners
- Excellent project management skills
- Written and verbal fluency in English; Portuguese or Spanish a plus
- Experience using Microsoft Office and ArcGIS a plus
- Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time
Equal opportunity employer.
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