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The Nature Conservancy Regenerative Food Facility Lead55173 in Helena, Montana
OFFICE LOCATIONArlington, Virginia, USAThe location of this position is flexible to all locations where The Nature Conservancy is registered to do business#LI-REMOTE#PDN - Professional diversity NetworkWHO WE AREThe 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 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 to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.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. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERTNC's Global Regenerative Foodscapes Strategy aims to support the transition to regenerative food systems that deliver measurable climate, land, water, and people outcomes. Foodscapes are distinct geographic areas where healthy land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems coincide with critical food production systems. TNC is developing a portfolio of regional Foodscapes demonstrating how a transition to regenerative transition can occur. In addition, TNC is developing a technical assistance facility for local and national partners interested in scaling regenerative solutions. The facility will integrate tools, frameworks, and learnings to support organizations and champions interested in developing regenerative pathways. It will combine the latest science, knowledge, and expertise with innovative financing to drive global public and private investments in regenerative food systems.The Regenerative Food Facility Lead oversees all aspects of the new Facility within the Global Regenerative Foodscapes strategy under the Provide Food and Water business unit. The position reports to the Global Director of Regenerative Food Systems and could be based in any country where TNC has a registered office.The Facility Lead oversees all aspects of the new Facility design, from operationalization to implementation, and is responsible for the Facility's success. The first year will be focused on designing the facility through a co-created process with internal and external stakeholders. This includes developing the facility structure and operational model. The Facility is expected to be operational by next year with an agile implementation model and an early cohort of projects.They monitor the delivery status of programs/projects in line with delivery plans and provide input to Global Foodscape Strategy based on consolidated insights from the facility. They provide input to TNC's science, policy, corporate engagement, and fundraising priorities.They serve as the principal point of contact for the new facility to government agencies, the private sector, other conservation organizations, foundations, and the academic community. They also develop key partnerships related to the Facility and Regenerative Foodscapes strategy with public & private organizations to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions, innovative scientific methods, analysis, tools, and frameworks to address wider conservation and food system needs. They ensure alignment between regional and country teams and TNC's global foodscape strategy.They established TNC as a major conservation partner in the transition of regenerative food systems that meet people, climate, and nature goals. They define and track conservation priorities, lead and manage a team(s) that support and improve conservation efforts, and build strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field. To that end, they supervise a multi-national staff and consultants working across different time zones, including motivating, setting objectives, and managing performance. They also manage collaborations and contracting relationships with consulting companies. They strive to create a distinctly client-oriented culture and to find synergies with the wider Regenerative Foodscapes strategy team, especially the wider capacity building and knowledge management pillar.