What are the responsibilities and job description for the Isabel Province Program Coordinator position at The Nature Conservancy?
OFFICE LOCATION
Isabel Province, Solomon Islands
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. T o quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
What We Can Achieve Together
The Isabel Province Program Coordinator assist to oversees all of the conservancy’s conservation work that occurs in Isabel Province under the umbrella of the Isabel Protected Area Network (IPAN). S/he is the spokesperson for this program at the absent of the Program Manager and is responsible for organizing the timeframes and logistics for fieldwork in Isabel. S/he liaises closely with the Isabel Environmental Manager to provide support and assist community members, government stakeholders, TNC staff and donors who are engaged with the conservancy’s work in Isabel Province.
The Isabel Province Program Coordinator assist to provide technical leadership and support to the communities, local NGOS and government staff whom the conservancy partners within Isabel Province. S/he is familiar with marine, terrestrial and turtle conservation programs, as well as the environmental and social issues that face coastal communities in Solomon Islands. The Isabel Province Program Coordinator is experienced in managing diverse teams of stakeholders, scientists and conservationists, and provides training and mentoring to groups; both in a classroom and practical settings. S/he actively mentors local conservation groups to build their technical and management expertise and is skilled at building government relations. The Isabel Province Program Coordinator is also an experienced boat operator, and travels frequently by boat to remote locations for extended periods of time. S/he works closely with other national and international TNC staff to advance Solomon Islands conservation programs. As well as the primary focus in Isabel province, Isabel Province Program Coordinator fosters cross-site learning among national conservation community.
Responsibilities & Scope
Project Implementation
Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy in Solomon Islands have been preserved for people and nature. From the mountains to the sea, the Solomon Islands Business Unit is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make it unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!
What You'll 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!
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 56342, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.
Isabel Province, Solomon Islands
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. T o quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
What We Can Achieve Together
The Isabel Province Program Coordinator assist to oversees all of the conservancy’s conservation work that occurs in Isabel Province under the umbrella of the Isabel Protected Area Network (IPAN). S/he is the spokesperson for this program at the absent of the Program Manager and is responsible for organizing the timeframes and logistics for fieldwork in Isabel. S/he liaises closely with the Isabel Environmental Manager to provide support and assist community members, government stakeholders, TNC staff and donors who are engaged with the conservancy’s work in Isabel Province.
The Isabel Province Program Coordinator assist to provide technical leadership and support to the communities, local NGOS and government staff whom the conservancy partners within Isabel Province. S/he is familiar with marine, terrestrial and turtle conservation programs, as well as the environmental and social issues that face coastal communities in Solomon Islands. The Isabel Province Program Coordinator is experienced in managing diverse teams of stakeholders, scientists and conservationists, and provides training and mentoring to groups; both in a classroom and practical settings. S/he actively mentors local conservation groups to build their technical and management expertise and is skilled at building government relations. The Isabel Province Program Coordinator is also an experienced boat operator, and travels frequently by boat to remote locations for extended periods of time. S/he works closely with other national and international TNC staff to advance Solomon Islands conservation programs. As well as the primary focus in Isabel province, Isabel Province Program Coordinator fosters cross-site learning among national conservation community.
Responsibilities & Scope
Project Implementation
- Assist the Isabel Program Manager in implementing and coordinating terrestrial, marine and coastal projects in Isabel Province.
- Provide logistics and administrative support to project teams for field activities, workshop, and stakeholder engagement.
- Familiar how project progress and ensure timely completion of deliverable
- Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Support collaboration with local communities, government agencies, NGOs and donors to strengthen conservation and development initiatives.
- Facilitate community consultation, awareness programs, and capacity-building activities
- Represent TNC in relevant provincial meetings, forums, and workshops when required.
- Assist in collecting and documenting project data, reports, and lessons learned from field activities.
- Support Monitoring, Evaluation and learning (MEL) processes to ensure project impact and effectiveness
- Contribute to progress reports and updates for internal and external.
- Coordinate travel, procurement, and field logistics for project teams
- Ensure compliance with TNC policies and safety protocols in project implementation
- Maintain records of project materials, resources, and budget expenditure
- Work closely with TNC managers and staff to integrate activities across different projects in Isabel Province.
- Provide technical and administrative support to strengthen TNC’s impact in conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and community resilience.
- Identify challenge and opportunities to improve program and project delivery and sustainability.
- Communicate site-based work internally and externally
- Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Work closely with the program manager to gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals.
- May requires to travels 60% of her/his time to communities.
Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy in Solomon Islands have been preserved for people and nature. From the mountains to the sea, the Solomon Islands Business Unit is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make it unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!
What You'll Bring
- BA/BS, law or business degree and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
- Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
- Experience with government relations.
- Experience in training and curriculum design.
- Knowledge of land management conservation practice and conservation science.
- Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management, and natural resource preservation.
- Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and local languages.
- Scuba certification
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!
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 56342, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.
