大自然保护协会(The Nature Conservancy,TNC)成立于1951年,总部设在美国弗吉尼亚州阿灵顿市,是国际上最大的非政府、非赢利性的自然环境保护组织之一.协会的一百多万会员遍布美国各州,近4千名员工参与管护总面积达600万公顷的1600多个自然保护区.在拉美、加勒比海、亚太地区,以及非洲的30余个国家,协会与合作伙伴一起保护着超过4,700万公顷的生物多样性热点地区和长度达8,000公里的河流.目前协会在亚太区的保护工作涉及中国、澳大利亚、密克罗尼西亚联邦、印度尼西亚、巴布亚新几内亚、帕劳群岛,和所罗门群岛等.为了更有力地推进TNC在中国和蒙古两国的自然保护项目,加强与中国和蒙古两国政府、环保组织、企业界以及社会各方面合作伙伴的积极有效的合作,TNC总部决定于2008年10月在北京设立"大自然保护协会(TNC)北亚区办公室".北亚区未来将覆盖以中国、蒙古为中心的、与生物多样性保护直接关联的俄罗斯东部、哈萨克斯坦和湄公河下游国家和地区.TNC的愿景是我们期望一个拥有健康的森林、草地、沙漠、河流和海洋的世界,一个珍视自然系统与人类生活质量关联性的世界,一个所有生物赖以生存的环境可以世代长存的世界.协会的目标是与合作伙伴携手,到2015年,确保地球上每种主要生境类型的至少10%的区域得到有效保护.TNC提供有竞争力的薪筹体系来吸引、留住、激励和回报高绩效的员工.
Title: Climate change policy advisor
Location: Beijing
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in political science, public policy or related fieldand 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with climate change policy and other related conservation issues in the relevant geography.
• Experience in working with different government agencies on climatechange and related environment issues and understand the org chart andmanagement flow chart.
• Experience in compilingproposals and negotiating with different funding sources such asgovernments, bilateral government agencies and foundations.
• Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government or legislative staff and/or program leadership.
• Experience working with MS Office, Word, Excel and navigating the Internet. Database management experience (if required).
• Ability to work with partners/government agencies without violating anyrestrictions related to conflicts of interest, lobbying formeremployers, or influencing decision makers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Theclimate change policy advisor supports the director of climate changepolicies to achieve The Nature Conservancy's climate change programgoals by serving as liaison and advisor between The Nature Conservancyand central, provincial, and local government agencies and privategroups. S/he tracks government policies and decisions that directlyaffect The Nature Conservancy's conservation goals, and serves asresearch coordinator on other issues of environment policies andlegislation. S/he may provide services that assist in influencing theoutcome of policy initiatives at central, provincial, and local levels.S/he also coordinates TNC China's participation in TNC's Key CountriesStrategy, and supports efforts for enhancing TNC's internal and externalcommunication efforts of China actions and challenges on climatechange.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Master's degree in political science, public policy or related fieldand at least 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure.
• Familiarity with the progress of climate change negotiations andsocial, economic and political conditions and issues in China.
• Demonstrated experience in MS Office, Word and Excel. May requiredatabase management skills with ability to produce reports. Ability touse advanced computer functions including navigating the Internet.Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
• Interpret guidelines and analyze factual information to adapt or modify processes in response to changing circumstances.
• Duties may require non-routine analysis, research and follow-through.
• May act as a resource to others to solve problems.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Exercise independent judgment. Work affords significant opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks.
• Duties are performed under minimal supervision.
• Act in supervisor's stead when instructed.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT - FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
• Supervise administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training, and development.
• May serve as a team leader for assigned projects; may require gainingcooperation of team over whom there is no direct supervisory authority.
• Financial responsibility may include working within a budget tocomplete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors andassisting with budget development.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups.
• Writes and edits promotional and informational materials.
• Work and communicate with a wide range of people - governmentofficials, community leaders, the press, partner organizations, thepublic, program leadership, donors and others.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or strain. Workenvironment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume in both English and Chinese to hrchina@tnc.org by November 30, 2011.
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JOB TITLE: CONSERVATION COORDINATOR
JOB FAMILY: Conservation
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management orrelated field and 2 years related work experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience handling standard business communications.
• Experience using common software applications such as Microsoft Office suite.
• Performing physical work if needed
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Withthe guidance of Yunnan project officer, the Conservation Coordinatorworks in field office of Yunnan Program (Lijiang or Shangrila) toprovide administrative, research, project management, internal/externalcommunications and other general assistance to program staff workingtoward the achievement of protection, conservation or stewardship goals.This may include one or more of the following functions:
• Assists in conducting field surveys, data collection, assembling and analysis, and production of reports
• Coordinates and works closely with different project partners,including government agencies, other conservation organizations, localcommunities, and/or the public/media
• Supplies information for developing conservation action planning and formulating work plans
• Develops and manages contracts for implementing the work plans
• Be responsible for implementing management plan assigned
• Fosters cross-site learning among conservation community
• Coordinates visitation to the project sites
• Provide assistance to the Yunnan project officer to deal with program management related issues.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management orrelated field and 2-3 years related work experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience.
• Ability to complete tasks independently within assigned time frames.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from a number of sources and work independently.
• Ability to coordinate project information from a number of sources topopulate databases, create reports and produce manual files.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Experience utilizingdatabases for data entry and report production preferred.
• Strong administrative skills including attention to detail andnumerical ability. Ability to plan, administer and record results ofwork-team meetings and activities
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and Chinese.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with several variables, set realistic deadlines and manage a timeframe.
• Resolve routine problems independently, consulting with supervisor todevelop plans for resolution of complex or unusual problems.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Make day-to-day decisions as delegated by supervisor.
• Consult with supervisor in event of any unusual circumstance, problemor question that falls outside of specific instructions given.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
• Supervises no staff but may oversee and direct work of office volunteers or interns.
• May purchase equipment and supplies as provided for in budget and in consultation with supervisor.
• May assist with program budget preparation and monitoring.
• May perform financial and administrative tasks related to project appraisals, surveys and title work.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Ability to work cooperatively with a number of staff, sometimes under pressure.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written form, withthe public, donors, members, scientists, preserve staff and others,providing and obtaining needed information.
• Ability to function productively as a member or leader of a work team.
• Familiarity with standard business communications; ability to write and edit correspondence.
• Provide a variety of information to staff and others, contributing toconservation projects and assisting workflow throughout theorganization.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
TheConservation Coordinator may work in variable weather conditions, atremote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and underphysically demanding circumstances. These conditions:
• require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
• present frequent possibility of injury
• require long hours in isolated settings
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume in both English and Chinese to hrchina@tnc.org by November 30, 2011.
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POSITION TITLE: Yangtze River Project Environment Flow Specialist
JOB FAMILY: Conservation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree or above on hydrology, water resources, environment science or related field.
• At least 3 years working experience in related areas.
• Technical capabilities in either flood risk management and floodplain issues; or hydropower and dams, (or some of both).
• Project management skills
• Good communication skills and comfortable with setting up and holdingmeetings with related mid-upper level government agencies, eg CTGPC,CWRC.
• Bilingual native Chinese speaker and good at English.
• Good team work spirit.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc.
For specific positions, all advertisements must include actualqualifications (modified from the basic qualifications in the genericjob descriptions). In addition, it must be ascertainable from theresumes whether or not candidates possess the basic qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Aspart of the Yangtze River team, he/she will be responsible forenvironmental flow and related project implement, monitoring andmanagement, including contribute and provide support to TNC China'spolicy and research on water infrastructures and environmental flows,update TNC China's strategy on dam and environmental flows. Develop andmaintains good internal and external relationships with partners anddonors.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Substantive knowledge on hydrology, water resources, environment science or related field.
• Technical capabilities and knowledge in either flood risk managementand floodplain issues; or hydropower and dams, (or some of both).
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities
• Dynamic, creative and outgoing personality and commitment to nature conservation.
• Excellent inter-personal skill, ability to work in a big team.
• Explaining conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences
• Adaptive to frequent field travel, and willing to work in the project field sites.
• Ability to communicate and work closely with scientists
• Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s) under pressure
• Working with media and influential officials, especially governmental, to improve Conservancy programs' outcomes
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in water resources management and sustainable development.
• Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with the public and/or media
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Coordinates multiple projects with several variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing timeframes
• Resolves routine issues independently, consulting with supervisor todevelop plans for resolution of complex and unusual problems
• Interprets guidelines, evaluates information, and modifies processes to adapt to changing circumstances
• Cultivates and develops creative ideas to improve conservation strategies
• Applies diversified knowledge of scientific principles and practices to a variety of assignments
• Identifies and disseminates lessons learned, best practices andmethods, tools, consistencies and inconsistencies across plans
• Ensures program accountability and legal compliance
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Work affords significant opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks with ability to exercise independent judgment
• Performs standard work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Addresses issues with supervisor that affect others'work or the overall program
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT-FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
• May need to gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals
• Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budgetto complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors,assisting with budget development, and meeting fundraising targets.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements
• Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for thedepartment or program while controlling costs and administering budgets.
• Responsible for ensuring that public and private funds are raised to meet program needs.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people,including scientists, preserve staff, and others, providing andobtaining needed information
• Networks with diversegroups, including conservation partners, government officials, donors,board members and the general public to recruit support for theConservancy and publicize Conservancy efforts
• Provide avariety of information to staff and others, contributing toconservation projects and assisting workflow throughout theorganization.
• Collaborates with a wide range ofconservation partners to identify research needs, present technicalconcepts at national or international conferences, and support fieldwork
• Ability to simplify and explain the principles of conservation scienceand practices to technical and non-technical audiences
• Communicates strategic project goals and objectives.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
TheConservation Practitioner V may work in variable weather conditions, atremote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and underphysically demanding circumstances. These conditions:
• require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
• present frequent possibility of injury
• require long hours in isolated settings
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume in both English and Chinese to hrchina@tnc.org by November 30, 2011.
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POSITION TITLE: Yangtze River Project Policy Director
JOB FAMILY: External Affairs/Government Relations
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree in environment science, water resources, environmentpolicy or generic development studies with environmental specialization.
• A minimum of 6 years of post-graduate professional experience in waterresources, environment/sustainable development; including 3 yearsexperience in an international environmental policy related field; orequivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to reach agreement with officials and stakeholders on complicated issues.
• Strong experience in preparing and presenting project proposals,negotiating, and/or working in partnership with government agencies orother organizations in a collaborative and advisory capacity, orrelated.
• Good at developing network of contacts andable to open doors for meetings. Experienced and comfortable ininteracting with senior level Chinese officials, including Ministeriallevel officials, eg MWR, NDRC, MEP, etc
• Thoroughtechnical understanding of issues related to environment and waterresources, able to speaking knowledgeably about hydrology, e-flows,hydropower flood control, fisheries, etc
• Bilingual native Chinese speaker and fluency in English.
• Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple projects.
• Ability to work with partners/government agencies without violating anyrestrictions related to conflicts of interest, lobbying formeremployers, or influencing decision makers.
For specific positions, all advertisements must include actualqualifications (modified from the basic qualifications in the genericjob descriptions). In addition, it must be ascertainable from theresumes whether or not candidates possess the basic qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
TheYangtze River Project Senior Policy Specialist further TNC'sSustainable Freshwater Strategy including "Yangtze HydropowerSustainability Fund" through interaction with government, enterprise andother agencies focusing on policy initiatives which provideconservation opportunities and/or impact our conservation programs. S/heidentifies policy opportunities for TNC's "Yangtze HydropowerSustainability Fund Proposal", negotiate it with related governmentagencies and enterprise and reach agreement with officials andstakeholders to realize it. S/he also serves as contact with theexternal professional community in the policy arena to keep abreast ofnew developments and opportunities that may be useful to the Conservancyand to report on and share the Conservancy's experiences with others.Helps to raise funds for overall functional initiatives and/or specificprojects, by providing input for proposal writing, negotiating withbilateral and multilateral agencies and donor cultivation as needed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Master's degree and 6-8 years related experience, including minimum 3years in the functional field, or equivalent. Doctor's degree may bepreferred or required.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to persuade and influence others
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government, enterprise and NGOs.
• Working knowledge of current trends in relevant policy discipline.
• Excellent communications skills in English and Chinese.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the environment policy.
• Supervisory experience, including ability to set objectives and manage performance.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Diagnoses complex problems and identifies creative solutions.
• Negotiates complex agreements in political environments.
• Cultivates the creative ideas of others to identify potentialsolutions. Experiments to find creative solutions-thinks outside thebox.
• Designs, implements and directs multiple complexprojects, setting and meeting deadlines and ensuring programaccountability.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Significant opportunity to act independently within broad program goals.
• Makes strategic decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
• Decisions may have program-wide impact.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT-FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
• Supervises administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting departmental strategic goals and objectives.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of people ofdifferent cultures to develop, negotiate and/or implement functionalprograms.
• Prepare and present project proposals and negotiate with bilateral and multilateral agencies to achieve program goals.
• Solicit program support through clear written communications, including proposal writing and other written materials.
• Strong communications and presentation skills;
• Work in partnership with other organizations in a collaborative and advisory capacity.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Willingness to travel 25-40% of time.
• Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or physical strain. Workenvironment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume in both English and Chinese to hrchina@tnc.org by November 31, 2011.
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POSITION: DEPUTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR for YN
JOB FAMILY: Conservation
LOCATION: KUNMING
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BS degree and 5 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
• Experience in written and verbal communication.
• Supervisory experience.
For specific positions, all advertisements must include actualqualifications (modified from the basic qualifications in the genericjob descriptions). In addition, it must be ascertainable from theresumes whether or not candidates possess the basic qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
TheProgram Director I directs some or all aspects of protection, science,stewardship and community relations for a region within an OperatingUnit. S/he serves as the principle contact to government agencies, otherconservation organizations, foundations and the academic community. Geographic size and scope is larger than a preserve and smaller than anOU, or overseeing one or more components of the Conservation functionfor an entire OU. This may include one or more of the followingfunctions:
• Establishes the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within the area of responsibility
• Defines conservation priorities in the area of responsibility
• Leads and manages team which supports and improves conservation efforts
• Builds strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field
• Develops key partnerships with public and private organizations inorder to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicatesolutions and best practices
• Develops innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools and frameworks to address the natural system needs
• Engages local community support for local conservation efforts
• Negotiates complex and innovative solutions with government agenciesand landowners to conserve and protect natural communities
• Develops and implements conservation Business plans, strategies, and projects
• Develop concept paper and proposals for fundraising purpose
• Coordinate fundraising relevant activities in Yunnan
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• BA/BS degree and 5-7 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions
• Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes
• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives
• Motivating team members, setting goals, and leading efforts
• Delivering practical, adaptable products and services to customers
• Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs
• Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising
• Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance.
• Successful experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc); political savvy.
• Proven interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Diagnoses complex problems and identifies creative solutions
• Interprets guidelines, evaluates information, and modifies processes to adapt to changing circumstances
• Manages and prioritizes tasks from multiple sources
• Designs, implements, and directs complex and diverse projects,encompassing multiple programs and coordinating the work of otherprofessionals, inside and outside the organization. Incorporatescross-disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives
• Negotiates complex agreements, sometimes in political environments
• Develops and implements creative ideas to improve overall performance in conservation strategies
• Formulates, evaluates, and decides broad organizational policies and long-term programs
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Ensures program accountability and legal compliance
• Assesses decisions’ potential impact on colleagues’ work, public image,scientific credibility and financial and legal standings
• Makes decisions based on incomplete or ambiguous information and accepts associated risks
• Makes independent strategic decisions frequently based on analysis, experience and judgment
• Makes strategic decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
• Manage multi-disciplinary administrative and professional staff, withresponsibility for performance management, training and careerdevelopment. Establish clear directions and set stretch objectives.
• Responsible for operating within budget guidelines to ensure soundfinancial performance. Develop and administer departmental budget andhas authority to modify budget based on changing circumstances.
• Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for thedepartment or program while controlling costs and administering budgets.
• Responsible for ensuring that public and private funds are raised to meet program needs.
• Develops long-term strategies and achieves strategic goals and objectives
• Builds cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Builds cooperative relationships and collaborates with diverse groups,including land owners, conservation partners, government officials,donors, board members, and the general public, to recruit support forthe Conservancy and publicize Conservancy efforts
• Commands attention, changes tactics midstream as necessary, and managesgroup processes during presentations or discussions
• May speak with and in front of varied audiences on scientific topics and the Conservancy’s mission
• Ability to establish excellent working relationships with outsidepartners, state/local/federal agencies, land managers, privatelandowners and the academic community.
• Workeffectively in high-tension situations and maintain composure underpressure. Diffuses high-tension situations comfortably
• Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people,including scientists, preserve staff, and others, providing andobtaining needed information
• Ability to articulate lessons learned regarding conservation initiative successes and failures
• Ability to simplify and explain complex scientific data to general audiences
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
TheProgram Director I may work in variable weather conditions, at remotelocations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physicallydemanding circumstances. These conditions may:
• require occasional physical exertion and/or muscular strain
• present occasional possibility of injury
• require long hours in isolated settings
This position may also:
• require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally
• require evening and weekend hours
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume in both English and Chinese to hrchina@tnc.org by November 30[sup]th[/sup], 2011. |
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