Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst Director at The Nature Conservancy Africa

Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst (AFCC) Director
Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst (AFCC) Director at Nature Conservancy June 2024
Position: Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst (AFCC) Director
Job ID 55267
Location Africa
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
OFFICE LOCATION Africa
The position will be located in any of TNC’s Africa offices, Angola, Gabon, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya
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WHO WE ARE
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters
upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create
innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges
so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re
rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a
Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and
Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a
rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want
a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube
or on Glassdoor.

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work
environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of
belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are
valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a
diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In
addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people
come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of
experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a
culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To
quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll
stay for our people.”

Since establishing the Africa Program in
2007, TNC’s vision in Africa is to work towards fostering a sustainable
future for people and nature, partnering with indigenous communities
across 55 million acres on the continent. Our efforts are firmly rooted
in people, leveraging scientific and technical expertise as we
collaborate with governments and organizations to conserve and enhance
Africa’s shared resources in the 9 countries we operate.

TNC has
shown that Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) – including sustainably
managing, restoring, and protecting forests, grasslands, and water – can
provide a third of the solutions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
by 2030. NCS can also provide a range of other benefits, such as
protecting biodiversity, improving watershed function, and supporting
sustainable livelihoods. In Africa, TNC’s flagship program for NCS is
the Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst (AFCC). The AFCC is a technical and
grant funding program for NCS projects across Africa, focusing on
supporting partners to develop high-quality carbon projects for carbon
markets.

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
Addressing the
climate and biodiversity crisis necessitates a shift towards an
alternative economic paradigm that prioritizes sustainable natural
resources management, promotes biodiversity, reduces greenhouse gas
emissions, and enhances equitable economic opportunities and well-being,
particularly for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs).

The
AFCC is dedicated to establishing and scaling high-quality NCS projects
by cultivating a pipeline of market-ready businesses and
community-focused enterprises that deliver climate and community
benefits. This includes forging partnerships with non-governmental
organisations (NGOs), IPLCs and other partners; creating innovations in
business and delivery models; and collaborating with experts in TNC’s
Global and Africa teams to develop financing and investment strategies.

The
Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst (AFCC) Director leads TNC’s work to
incubate a portfolio of the most promising NCS enterprises and projects
across Africa. They are key in leading TNC’s NCS strategy in Africa and
will work seamlessly with our Global and regional teams. This position
will support the design, implementation, and strategic investment in NCS
projects in Africa and with projects that are able to scale and deliver
critical forest protection and carbon storage. The position reports to
TNC’s Africa Climate Director and will supervise the AFCC team. The
position will be located in any of TNC’s Africa offices and will require
regular travel to the field (up to 25%). Local labour employment
requirements apply.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
We’re
looking for a passionate, motivated problem-solver to lead the AFCC
program. They will coordinate closely with a senior-level steering
committee to align, implement, and manage the program. They are a key
focal point for topical expertise on NCS and carbon markets for the
region. They work to develop and coordinate a network of forest and
climate change experts across TNC and with external partners, all while
working to support the development of the staff they manage. Most
importantly is a focus on building a portfolio of carbon storage and
habitat protection projects that offer scale, impact and durable lasting
outcomes for people and nature. This position will help drive
fundraising and strategic communications with support from TNC Africa
and Global functional teams.

Specifically, they will:

• Ensure day-to-day successful implementation of the AFCC program and its accountability.
• Management oversight and direction for the AFCC program to ensure the
  design, development, and delivery of high-quality and high-integrity NCS
  carbon projects.
• Lead and be accountable for managing and
  implementing the AFCC strategic framework to achieve short- and
  long-term targets in line with TNC’s 2030 goals.
• Develop
  partnership with private philanthropy and public fundraising teams to
  raise required funds for AFCC – including actively seeking out new
  funding opportunities by contributing to proposals.
• Collaboratively negotiate complex and innovative solutions with
  government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect Indigenous
  People and Local Communities interest and develop and implement
  conservation strategies.
• Develop and nurture external
  relationships with key partners and subject matter experts – including
  signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and partnership
  agreements.
• Manage and allocate the budget for the AFCC through a coordinated process with your team.
• Lead in steering AFCC meetings, managing action points, and seek
  approval of the committee to onboard new projects as a key member of the
  AFCC steering committee.
• Lead the AFCC donor roundtable and roadshows and provide active lead on action point follow-up with collaborating teams.
• Coordinate with global TNC teams to maximize and align the AFCC strategy with TNCs Global NCS programs.
• Oversee and coordinate investor demonstration workshops for AFCC projects, prospective investors, and carbon buyers.
• Manages a team, involving 1-1 coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Deals directly with field management personnel and organizational leadership.
• Frequent travel domestically and/or internationally, evening and
  weekend hours. Requires willingness and ability to travel up to 25% both
  domestically and internationally and to work occasional weekends and
  evenings.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote
  locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically
  demanding circumstances.

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or
  related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation
• Extensive experience in environmental project assessment and managing a
  portfolio of high-quality natural climate solution carbon projects.
• Experience in project screening and budgeting/ financing.
• Relevant knowledge of carbon markets, climate policy, standards and project development.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing
  finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
• Deep knowledge of the African Climate context and of Africa Carbon projects and enterprises.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience developing partnerships with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
• Demonstrate existing networks in NBS fields such as Forestry, Rangelands, and Conservation of Agriculture.
• Demonstrate experience negotiating.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 7-10 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant understanding of the regional climate policy context, carbon
  markets and climate finance developments, and/or the corporate
  sustainability landscape
• Self-starter with the ability to
  generate work plans with limited support in line with the overall
  Climate Strategies Team outcomes, goals, strategies, and plans.
• Experience developing business plans or major strategy assessments,
  particularly with conservation forms of valuation, deal structuring,
  negotiations support, financial modeling and analysis, business
  planning.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and motivating teams.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in new conservation
  strategies, economic drivers, management tools, and global affairs.
• Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively
  across the organization, including with senior management, and with
  Conservancy partners.
• Ability to develop practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives or related field.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Politically savvy.

WHAT WE BRING
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe
in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through
grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and
wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more
than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts
of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The
Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package
including health care benefits, Retirement Pension Stipend, parental
leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage,
employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits.
Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on
nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that
is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the
people we employ!
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Our Competencies:
The
Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to
diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best
advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse
backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to
create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a
priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors,
religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status,
sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran
status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to
offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and
disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance
or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to
applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

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The
Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to
diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best
advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse
backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to
create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a
priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors,
religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status
or other status protected by law.

TNC is committed to offering
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled
veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an
accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to
applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An
attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value
proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and
bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to
being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when
possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our
employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries
where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established
as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary
range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates
invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their
location specific range upon request.