The Nature Conservancy · 3 days ago
TNC-GCF Project Development Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $128K/yr
6+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is an Accredited Entity of the Green Climate Fund, working to design and implement transformative climate change projects. The TNC-GCF Project Development Specialist will coordinate and support the development of project proposals and establish conditions for successful funding and delivery of GCF projects, leveraging TNC’s expertise in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Coordinate and support the development of TNC-led GCF project proposals
Establish and maintain enabling conditions for successful funding and delivery of GCF projects
Develop and coordinate idea notes, concept notes and funding proposals
Analyze and report to leadership on key information, risks and potential solutions
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
Design and lead training initiatives, manage documentation, and enhance processes and tools managed by the team
Keep up-to-date on market trends, donor requirements and best practices to improve services
Analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions 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
Preferred
At least 6 years of practical experience developing, managing or implementing multi-million-dollar conservation and climate change projects/programs funded by bilateral and multilateral donors. Ability to lead strategically with a solid understanding of how to develop complex projects using sound consultation processes
Multi-lingual skills (particularly French, Spanish or Portuguese) and cross-cultural experience and experience working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPs & LCs) is appreciated
Experience designing and structuring public funding projects and coordinating inputs from co-workers and consultants
Experience working with addressing climate change in developing countries
Experience coordinating and supervising multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels and regions
Proficiency developing, managing and implementing multiple tasks and strategic goals
Proven interpersonal skills to interact effectively with GCF and TNC staff, government entities, and partners from diverse cultural backgrounds
Sound knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation in the context of natural and managed ecosystems, with sound knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Climate Finance, Ecosystem-Based Adaptation, Natural Climate Solutions, Forests and Land Use / REDD+
Experience with blended finance or non-grant financial instruments in climate change projects, private-public partnerships and/or engagement with private sector entities to achieve positive climate change outcomes
Experience in environmental and social impact assessments, development, and execution of safeguards management plans
Excellent English oral and written communication skills including the ability to summarize complex donor program rules, give constructive feedback, and presenting information to a wide variety of stakeholders
Proficiency in working independently as well as jointly with colleagues on a team, both in person and remotely
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
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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
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