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　　The location for the Project Manager position is flexible incountries/provinces/states within TNC\'s North America Region where theConservancy is a registered non-governmental organization.

　　WHO WE ARE

　　The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands andwaters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, wedevelop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughestenvironmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our workis guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity andrespect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding missionto career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons tolove life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talentplaylist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

　　One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive workenvironment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belongingand feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll onlyachieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflectsthe communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talentand skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we takea holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience inaddition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Pleaseapply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,\"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"

　　WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

　　The North American Indigenous Right Relations (IRR) Project Managerprovides project management skills to uphold the principles of IRR andhelp achieve the program\'s Vision of healthy, thriving Indigenouscommunities and the Goal of Indigenous Peoples considering TNC a valuedand trusted partner.

　　You will lead activities under IRR Pillar III, which focuses onrematriation and aims to increase Indigenous ownership, use, and accessto lands and waters-those owned by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and aswell as those outside of our portfolio. Collectively, we call this workLandForward. LandForward is a rapidly growing and evolving body ofwork-TNC\'s response to the Indigenous-led call to action for#landback-which currently includes a research initiative to identifymetrics and targets for rematriating TNC lands as well as a partnershipwith TNC\'s Buffalo Restoration Program to increase Indigenous landownership for buffalo habitat. Future scope may include technicalassistance and other initiatives to support Indigenous-led conservation.

　　As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordination,oversight, and execution of necessary activities to advance LandForward.You will help manage and implement LandForward using existing projectmanagement tools processes (Highly Effective Teams), while developingkey topic expertise around land rematriation in the TNC context.

　　You will also ensure alignment of activities within Pillar III andbetween their work and other IRR priorities, working closely with theIRR Director and IRR Program Manager on initiatives and projects thatspan multiple teams and programs within the North America Region.

　　The IRR Project Manager uses project management tools and strategies todevelop work plans, set realistic deadlines, establish team structures,facilitate meetings, manage timelines, clarify roles and action items,and ensure accountability. You will have the opportunity to developMonitoring, Evaluation, and Learning processes to ensure goals are met,and exercise independent judgment to identify, communicate, and solveproblems related to the projects within your assigned portfolio.

　　You will work across atrixed internal teams-notably, colleagues basedin the North American Regional Office and staff located in state andcountry programs-to foster and maintain collaboration and communicationand to help drive the implementation of priority initiatives andprojects in North America. The Project Manager will have the ability tosensitively advise staff and will demonstrate sensitivity in handlingconfidential information. You may engage in issue resolution andconflict management and work to collaboratively solve complex problems.The Project Manager\'s work is diversified and may not always fall underestablished projects, processes, or systems.

　　WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

　　Our planet faces the interconnected crises of rapid climate change andbiodiversity loss. We have years, not decades, to address these threats.In response, TNC has narrowed our organizational focus and committed toour 2030 goals - our biggest, most ambitious plans - for people andnature. Our 2030 goals require an organizational evolution in whichincreased collaboration, coordination, and collective effort will beessential. This evolution will require new skills, engaged staff,diverse voices, and clear and transparent ways of working together. Webelieve that, if achieved, our 2030 goals will make a meaningfuldifference in protecting biodiversity and reducing the threat of climatechange through sound policy and nature-based solutions.

　　The North America Indigenous Right Relations (IRR) Program focuse