OFFICE LOCATION
Micronesia Region.
The Project Coordinator can be based from a physical office and/or home office in Palau, Marshall Islands, Pohnpei, or from a home office in Guam, Chuuk, Kosrae or Yap. No working visas or relocation assistance is available for this role. The role will require domestic and international travel of approximately 25% of time. This is a two year fixed term role, which may be extended subject to funding.
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.”
Background
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
In 2020, TNC, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Pew Charitable Trusts, and ZomaLab formed a collaborative partnership entitled “Enduring Earth” (EE), designed to dramatically scale up Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiatives. PFPs aim to secure durable, long-term, system-wide protection of the world’s most important natural ecosystems to address the biodiversity and climate change crises and promote human well-being. PFPs combine a robust strategic plan for conservation with fully secured funding and financing to result in long-term, durable conservation outcomes.
Project Overview
The Micronesia Challenge PFP is an initiative by TNC and partners to deliver lasting conservation and sustainable community development across the region. This initiative will be implemented to support the ambitious conservation goals of the Micronesia Challenge. TNC is commencing the Feasibility Stage to 1) determine whether the conditions to successfully develop and implement a Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative for Micronesia are in place and 2) develop and design the PFP in partnership with the governments participating in the Micronesia Challenge, stakeholders, and local communities. The PFP will be designed to contribute significantly to the durable protection of important natural ecosystems to achieve biodiversity, climate change, and human well-being objectives, including through the expansion and improvement of coastal and marine ecosystems and the strengthening of traditional natural resource management frameworks.
The development of the Micronesia Challenge PFP will be executed over a 2-year period by a diverse team spanning multiple TNC units and consultants. The Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting this work under the guidance of the Deputy Director. This position is based in the Micronesia Region and is a 2-year term-limited position, with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds. No employment visas or assistance is being offered with this position.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate, collaborative and a motivated problem-solver. Our team in Micronesia and Polynesia is dedicated to a collaborative and inclusive conservation approach … Join us!
What You'll Bring
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience coordinating complex or multiple projects simultaneously, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
- Two years of project coordination experience or one year acting as a project lead.
- Experience coordinating project teams and working with cross-functional staff.
- Experience completing tasks independently and respecting timeline(s).
- Excellent communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.
- Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, MS Teams, Zoom and Web Browsers.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of conservation practices, trends, and issues in the Micronesia region.
- Experience organizing and facilitating workshops in an inclusive and participatory manner.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and political savvy to work closely with a variety of staff and partners. Must be a team player.
- Proven ability to develop strategies and solve problems through facilitating collaboration.
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
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!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being 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
We are seeking a passionate individual to join our team and support sustainable change in the conservation sector in the Micronesia region. As the Project Coordinator (“Coordinator”), you will support key functions of the PFP development proces and work across diverse teams to achieve deliverables. The Coordinator will provide support to advance management and execution of the Micronesia Challenge PFP through the feasibility and planning stages of the project, and will work closely with the Project Management Team to support all aspects of the day-to-day tasks required for the successful development of the PFP.
The Coordinator provides support to the project team under the following areas: (1) coordination of internal meetings and tracking of agreed actions and tasks, (2) development of documents, presentations, and other materials, (3) coordination of events and meetings with external partners, and (4) the Project Coordinator also provides high-level administrative support to the leadership team of TNC’s Micronesia & Polynesia program. The position responsibilities include coordinating travel logistics, meetings, tracks project deliverables, maintains calendars, prepares correspondence, manages delegated approvals. They support key coordinating functions that help staff and stakeholders work in an efficient and effective way, such as tracking project status in a project management software, maintaining a shared Box folder, tracking meeting commitments and minutes, and following up with partners to ensure work is proceeding as planned.
The Project Coordinator will also help ensure that events are effectively planned, participants receive advance information, technical materials are prepared, and reports are completed in a timely manner. They will also support the development of documents, slide decks and translations that meet the objectives and deliverables defined for the PFP.
The Project Coordinator will communicate on behalf of supervisor with staff in various programs across the Conservancy; as well as with partners, governments, donors, vendors, and other stakeholders. They will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They will perform administrative functions for the program, as required.
Responsibilities
Scope and Responsibilities:
- Planning of internal, external, and intergovernmental meetings and events relevant to the PFP.
- Support logistics of TNC staff and partner travel relevant to the PFP.
- Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
- Track status of deliverables in a project management software.
- Oversee document management systems that all PFP Team members can access.
- Support the development of documents, slide decks and presentations
- Coordinate other key organizational and communications activities (e.g., external contact lists; communications with PFP Steering Committee, Management Team, and Task Leads).
- Facilitate collection of numerical data and disseminate among teams for analysis and synthesis; specifically, work with partners to collect and validate costing data for financial modelling or other technical analysis.
- Attend Management Team Meetings and Steering Committee Meetings, draft minutes, and action points, and follow up the implementation of these over time.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID
56571, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on
May 16th, 2025. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
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