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The Conservation Impact System Team (IST) within the Chief Conservation Office is instrumental in advancing global conservation efforts. By providing critical support to conservation teams, leaders, and executives, the IST fosters the generation and application of evidence-based adaptive management and reporting, ensuring alignment with The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) objectives for biodiversity, climate, and human well-being. Comprising the Conservation Data Team (CDT) and Conservation Strategy Team (CST), the IST collaborates closely to deliver comprehensive support. The CDT oversees data capacity building, data quality assurance, scientific and systems advancements, and organizational reporting, including executive and global board-level insights and recommendations. This role is centered on empowering regional teams to consistently produce, validate, and leverage high-quality data and evidence through robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems, standards, and methodologies. The position partners closely with regional MEL leads to harmonize CDT’s assistance with regional MEL priorities, workflows, and operational frameworks.
Essential functions include conducting comprehensive analyses of financial data, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Key responsibilities encompass overseeing budgetary processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance. Additionally, the role demands proficient use of accounting software, rigorous attention to detail, and adherence to established accounting principles. Excellent communication skills are vital for presenting financial insights to stakeholders, while strong problem-solving abilities are required to address discrepancies and streamline financial operations. Teamwork and adaptability are also essential to support organizational objectives effectively.
The Africa Regional Advisor will play a key role in strengthening the CDT’s capacity to deliver targeted and cohesive support for conservation data, aligning with the needs of conservation teams and leaders across TNC’s Africa Region. By facilitating access to robust evidence, this role will empower decision-makers to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their conservation strategies and outcomes.
The Africa Regional Advisor will analyze and interpret the factors influencing customer satisfaction—defined here as TNC conservation teams and their leaders—and will enhance the delivery of CDT support within the region. In this role, the advisor will function as a cross-cultural and organizational liaison while championing continuous learning, ensuring that innovative products and methodologies developed in the Africa region or elsewhere across TNC are disseminated and adapted collaboratively. This process will culminate in a unified conservation data toolkit that is both standardized for TNC and tailored to the region’s specific needs.
The Africa Conservation Data Advisor will cultivate and sustain robust, trusted partnerships with pivotal leaders and experts across the Africa Region, encompassing the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) regional team, specialists, scientists, and portfolio managers. By collaborating closely with Africa-based MEL staff, the Advisor will ensure the Conservation and Development Technologies (CDT) support aligns with their strategic objectives for conservation science data, MEL, and reporting—thereby strengthening evidence-based adaptive management within the Africa Portfolio. This role will partner with regional MEL leaders and external stakeholders to tailor science data support to high-priority needs, enhancing MEL data quality and advancing adaptive management practices. The Advisor will work in tandem with the Africa MEL lead, CDT team members, and the CST Africa regional counterpart to guarantee cohesive support across MEL and strategic initiatives. Additionally, the position will facilitate the delivery of CDT solutions while providing specialized technical and data science expertise. Emphasizing a hands-on, iterative methodology, the role will drive the development, execution, and refinement of CDT offerings to foster rapid learning and continuous improvement.
This role is designated for a fixed-term duration of two years.
The Conservation Data Advisor – Africa role requires the candidate to maintain residency and possess valid work authorization in one of the designated TNC Africa program countries, specifically Kenya, Tanzania, or Zambia.
We’re Looking for You:
Offer specialized direction and assistance aimed at producing and utilizing evidence to inform adaptive management, tailored to meet regional priorities.
Deliver hands-on assistance to teams, applying agile methodologies, data science insights, and implementation science frameworks and principles to enhance performance and outcomes.
Ensure that the support provided to teams aligns with regional and cultural contexts by employing a collaborative methodology to develop tailored offerings and engaging local contractors whenever necessary.
Provide conservation data science support to teams in a manner that ensures alignment with and enhances the effectiveness of regional portfolio management and reporting processes.
Support teams in leveraging evidence syntheses to address critical science evidence gaps uncovered via their adaptive management approaches, thereby reinforcing confidence in their reported results.
Collaborate with regional team members to facilitate the effective utilization of conservation data tools, aiding high-priority teams and programs in their objectives.
Establish the foundational framework necessary to facilitate the creation and application of evidence in adaptive management and prioritization efforts across the Africa Region.
Cultivate strong, reliable partnerships with prominent leaders of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the Africa Region.
In partnership with the MEL Regional team and MEL Specialists, establish the foundational framework necessary for leveraging credible evidence to enhance adaptive management practices.
Working in close collaboration with Africa MEL staff, you will strengthen data analytics processes to transform validated and evidence-based data into actionable reporting and learning outputs—including impact briefs, analytical summaries, and data reports—that guide program, portfolio, and leadership-level decision-making.
Partner with CDT team members to uphold regional conservation data integrity and ensure compliance with established data quality and reporting benchmarks while assisting leadership in reinforcing accountability to these standards.
Collaborate with leadership from Africa Regional Conservation and Strategies to pinpoint the highest-priority teams requiring conservation data and learning assistance, and strategically concentrate support on those groups.
Partner with Africa Regional Conservation/Strategies leadership to integrate conservation data into prioritization and strategic decision-making processes, thereby strengthening regional impact. This includes collaborating on the development of dashboards designed to enhance portfolio management and guide key leadership decisions.
Partner with members of the Africa Regional leadership team to foster and enhance the necessary enabling conditions for elevating data quality and its application in adaptive management and decision-making processes, with a focus on deeper integration of conservation and financial data alongside planning efforts.
Drive the expansion of CDT’s influence and reach across key sectors and markets, leveraging strategic initiatives to enhance organizational visibility, engagement, and long-term value creation. Identify and pursue high-impact opportunities to strengthen partnerships, amplify thought leadership, and scale CDT’s footprint in alignment with its mission and strategic goals.
Evaluate and track the efficacy of CDT assistance across the designated region to ensure optimal delivery of services.
To discover avenues for enhancing support frameworks in alignment with regional requirements and to broaden CDT’s influence, collaborate with other regional CDT leads to implement scalable solutions.
Offer strategic recommendations to CDT regarding potential enhancements or optimizations for support models, in partnership with regional leadership.
Assist in uncovering opportunities where CDT tools or processes could more effectively align with team requirements.
Employ a hands-on methodology to continuously evaluate, refine, and enhance CDT support systems and processes.
Support CDT’s initiatives in other regions by identifying potential collaboration opportunities, documenting and disseminating key learnings, and engaging in cross-regional knowledge-sharing activities.
What You’ll Bring:
A Master’s Degree in a science-related field, coupled with at least four years of professional experience in enhancing data quality and leveraging data for management and business applications, is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a large conservation or development organization, agency, or equivalent environment. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
Proficiency in conservation and/or development metrics, along with expertise in monitoring and evaluation data systems, impact measurement, and results-based reporting for programs and portfolios, is required.
Demonstrated expertise in enhancing the rigor, consistency, and validation of program indicator methodologies is essential.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, including Power BI, Tableau, GIS, Python, Excel, and R, is essential to lead analytics design initiatives, evaluate outputs, and facilitate skill enhancement for regional teams.
Seasoned in guiding and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on cultivating individual and collective capabilities to drive sustained success.
Proven ability to substantiate conservation strategies and decisions through data-driven evidence.
Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute effectively within multidisciplinary team settings.
Professional rewrite:
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate diverse time zones effectively.
Proven ability to independently manage complex, open-ended projects and guide them to successful completion.
Committed to integrating equity, justice, and inclusion principles and practices into all professional responsibilities and decision-making processes.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and maintain clear, professional communication across varying roles and backgrounds.
Proven capability to collaborate seamlessly in diverse cultural, international, and regional settings.
Demonstrates exceptional ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and teams.
Professional with extensive multicultural or cross-cultural expertise spanning multiple countries within the Africa Region.
Demonstrated ability and legal eligibility to live and work in specified TNC Africa program countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, or Zambia, with the capacity for regional travel to additional locations such as Gabon, Angola, and South Africa.
Fluent or proficient command of the English language is required.
Seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, complemented by a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills are essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Candidates must demonstrate a track record of delivering accurate financial reports and analyses while adhering to regulatory standards and deadlines.
Proven experience in scaling conservation strategies or solutions through data-driven approaches, including the implementation of MRV systems for ecosystem markets.
Domain expertise is required in one or more of the following key areas: large-scale land, freshwater, or ocean protection and management; climate or biodiversity policy development; renewable energy siting strategies; implementation of natural climate solutions; conservation finance and market mechanisms; regenerative agricultural practices; sustainable fisheries or aquaculture systems; watershed management approaches; community-based conservation initiatives; or equitable conservation frameworks.
Seasoned in overseeing multifaceted projects with a strong emphasis on financial management, while simultaneously coordinating the efforts of colleagues and external partners.
Proactively driven with a strong inclination toward decisive action.
Proficient in utilizing cutting-edge technology to deliver optimal outcomes.
Eager to contribute to a dynamic agile team that continuously refines and enhances its methodologies to drive greater efficiency and innovation.
Individuals should possess familiarity with Indigenous and Traditional knowledge systems, including their cultural significance, methodologies, and applications in contemporary contexts.
A strong candidate should possess a growth-oriented mindset, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in their approach to challenges.
Proven expertise in developing and implementing strategic initiatives and plans is essential.
Proficiency in a second language, specifically French or Portuguese, is required.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
4 years
