Engagement Manager, Nature for Water Facility

Organization: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Location: Remote — Must be based in one of the following countries:
Latin America: Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru
Caribbean: The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Contract Type: Full-time, 24-month fixed-term contract, renewable by mutual agreement
Job ID: 56590

About the Organization

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit committed to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, TNC works in over 70 countries to address the planet’s toughest challenges, including biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable resource use.

Role Overview – Engagement Manager, Nature for Water Facility

This role supports the Nature for Water Facility (N4W), a technical assistance platform within TNC’s Resilient Watersheds Strategy. N4W assists local leaders in designing and implementing watershed investment programs (WIPs). Since 2022, N4W has supported over 40 global engagements.

The Engagement Manager co-leads place-based watershed projects with a Science Manager and oversees project success through stakeholder engagement, governance analysis, and financial modeling. This role requires a high degree of leadership, independence, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the scope of N4W’s place-based projects

• Lead multidisciplinary internal and external teams

• Identify and engage stakeholders and community partners

• Conduct financial and economic appraisals, including financial modeling

• Analyze and synthesize data across technical, social, institutional, and financial domains

• Assess ecosystem service benefits and project costs

• Present findings in meetings, publications, and conferences

• Develop thought leadership in collaboration with the knowledge management team

• Travel domestically/internationally up to 25%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, political science, international development, or related field, and at least 4 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination)

• Experience leading complex initiatives and managing teams or direct reports

• Strong background in financial modeling and commercial evaluation

• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project finance, capital markets, or consulting

• Graduate degree in business, economics, or environmental management

• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French

• Experience with Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-cultural environments

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills across disciplines

Benefits and Compensation

TNC offers competitive compensation and country-specific benefits packages, which may include:

• Health care and life insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off and parental leave

• Professional development support

• Flexible, remote work arrangements

How to Apply

Apply online for Job ID 56590 at careers.nature.org. For support, contact: applyhelp@tnc.org.

Equal Opportunity
TNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.