The Nature Conservancy · 3 days ago
TNC-GCF Project Development Specialist
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
6+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is an organization focused on environmental conservation and climate change mitigation. They are seeking a TNC-GCF Project Development Specialist to coordinate and support the development of GCF project proposals and establish conditions for successful funding and delivery of projects.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate idea notes, concept notes and funding proposals
Complete and coordinate diverse complex tasks and activities
Set priorities based on the needs of the organization
Analyze and report to leadership on key information, risks and potential solutions related to the team scope and priorities
Perform complex analysis of contexts and needs and recommend focus for analysis by peers
Provide advice, recommendations, and broad training related to the functional area of the team
Maintain expert knowledge in the systems, processes and resources managed by the team
Apply knowledge to coordinating project development teams and other stakeholders and planning communications related to the resources
Design and lead training initiatives, manage documentation, and/or enhance the processes and tools managed by the team
Keep up-to-date on market trends, donor requirements and best practices in order to improve services
Analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions in order to improve effectiveness
Initiate complex processes and practices based on an expert understanding of related policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 6 years related experience in a field related to climate change, conservation and/or international development
Experience with developing projects for the Green Climate Fund
Experience designing and generating reports, and analyzing and interpreting the data
Experience negotiating complex agreements
Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field
Experience working with teams across an organization
Experience, coursework, or other training in principles, practices, and procedures of relevant field
Benefits
Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (26)
2024 (21)
2023 (13)
2022 (18)
2021 (13)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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