The Corporate Engagement Director for Food and Agriculture plans, implements and coordinates programs to affect corporate strategies, practices and policies, in support of our global and regional shared conservation agenda priorities providing food and water sustainably.
The Corporate Engagement Director for Food and Agriculture works with companies and other private sector entities at all levels to further the Conservancy’s mission. S/he monitors negotiated agreements, administrative, and/or corporate initiatives and policies, which are related to the mission or programs of The Nature Conservancy. Duties include regular contact with corporate representatives regarding actions related to the mission of The Nature Conservancy, management of professional staff responsible for relationship and project management, and fundraising activity to increase the level of financial support for TNC projects and priorities. The Corporate Engagement Director for Food and Agriculture represents The Nature Conservancy before multi-stakeholder coalitions, special interest and industry groups, and engages key public and private officials to increase support for TNC’s mission and programs
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Manages multi-disciplinary administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training, and career development. Establishes clear directions and sets stretch objectives.
- Oversees private sector strategy development and execution in partnership with Regional and Conservation leads in support of conservation priorities
- Ensures that private and public funds are raised to meet program needs.
- Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by directives of superiors.
- Ensures that program meets all legal, contractual, and lobbying regulations and standards.
- Develops and administers departmental budget and has authority to modify budget based on changing circumstances. Operates within budget guidelines to ensure sound financial performance.
- Lead internal coordination and communication on activities with the food and agriculture corporate sector, across Conservancy regions and programs.
- 7 years of related senior-level work experience, such as experience in business development, banking, corporate social responsibility or corporate sustainability.
- Fluency in English
- Experience building strong relationships across an organization and with partners, in particular private sector organizations and corporations,
- Experience with subject matter expertise and experience working in or with the food and/or agricultural industries
- Experience in directing or participating in complex negotiations and presenting to and communicating with corporate executives, board members, government officials, and others.
- Experience designing, implementing and directing multiple and multifaceted projects, setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
- Experience communicating complex processes and ideas effectively to a variety of audiences within and outside an organization.
- Experience managing and supervising a large multi-disciplinary team and managing a program budget.
- Experience working with current and evolving political, legislative, sustainability, and/or conservation trends on an international, regional, country or sub-national level.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Master’s degree appreciated
- Significant experience in business development, general management, management consulting, or investment banking. Experience with corporate social responsibility or corporate sustainability.
- Significant experience in public policy, conservation/environmental policy, regulatory advocacy, and public funding.
- Outstanding analytical and project management capabilities. Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and implement complex projects in an unstructured environment.
- Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills.
- Independent and self-motivated with the ability to participate effectively in a remote team environment.
- Fundraising experience.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.