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The Nature Conservancy · 23 hours ago

Project Manager, GCF Funding Proposal Development

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a leading conservation organization focused on protecting lands and waters. They are seeking a Project Manager for GCF Funding Proposal Development, responsible for managing and coordinating the development of a Funding Proposal for the Climate Resilient Enduring Earth for Botswana and Guatemala project, ensuring compliance with TNC and GCF standards.

Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead project management and coordination on behalf of TNC in the development of the Funding Proposal by developing and maintaining PPF workplan and detailed task schedule

Organize and manage coordination and communication processes for Funding Proposal development, including weekly team calls, consultant check-ins, working groups management, writing sessions, review of deliverables, feedback consolidation, TNC internal approvals, and other processes as needed

Manage the Funding Proposal workplan to support global and national technical leads with completion of all Funding Proposal sections and annexes on time and on budget

With oversight from Project Lead and in collaboration with Finance & Operations team members at both country and global level, manage project budget, prepare forecasts as needed, advise on coding, and monitor co-finance contributions

Coordinate with TNC technical teams, partners, and consultants to ensure necessary consultations and meetings are organized with government, communities, and other partners

Coordinate with TNC technical teams, partners, and consultants to support the provision of local information as needed and available, such as reports and data sources, for development of the Funding Proposal and annexes (e.g., feasibility studies, market and investment analysis, etc.)

Coordinate with TNC technical and operational teams to support completion of necessary due diligence for project Executing Entities and implementing partners following all GCF and TNC requirements

Support management of consultant contracts including preparing terms of reference, monitoring progress on deliverables, coordinating payments, and managing any adjustments as necessary

Organize and maintain all documents related to Funding Proposal development in a centralized document repository, including for collaboration, file sharing, and record keeping

Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information

Ensure programmatic commitments, Conservancy policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance; decisions may bind the organization financially or legally

May manage or participate in complex negotiations

Other duties as assigned by the Project Lead for the success of the funding proposal development

Qualification

Funding Proposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementProject ManagementMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationGCF Requirements KnowledgeEnglish ProficiencySpanish ProficiencyCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination

2 years of project management experience or 1 year acting as a project lead

Completed coursework or other training on project management principles

Experience in managing and tracking multiple projects

Experience using project management techniques and tools

Experience managing and coordinating complex projects with multidisciplinary teams and partners

Experience developing large public funding projects (over USD 10 million)

Multi-cultural or cross-cultural facilitation experience

Working proficiency in English and Spanish

Ability to work across multiple time zones, including Botswana, Guatemala, and Washington, DC

Preferred

Experience with GCF project development preferred; candidates with multilateral/bilateral climate finance experience (e.g., GEF, Adaptation Fund, World Bank) will be strongly considered

Experience with climate, conservation practice, natural resource management, or related field

Familiarity with project country contexts including climate conditions and risks, related policies, and key stakeholders

Experience managing complex budgets and vendor contracts

Excellent organizational, communication, synthesis, and proofreading skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other related technology to achieve desired results

Candidates located in or near Botswana or Guatemala preferred