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　　#Li-remote#PDNThe location for the Project Manager position is flexiblein countries/provinces/states within TNC\'s North America Region wherethe Conservancy 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 ofTNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment sothat employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel thattheir unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve ourmission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects thecommunities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent andskills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take aholistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience inaddition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Pleaseapply - we\'d love to hear from you.

　　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 on rematriation and aims to increase Indigenous ownership,use, and access to lands and waters-those owned by The NatureConservancy (TNC) and as well as those outside of our portfolio.Collectively, we call this work LandForward. LandForward is a rapidlygrowing and evolving body of work\'s response to the Indigenous-led callto action for #landback-which currently includes a research initiativeto identify metrics and targets for rematriating TNC lands as well as apartnership with TNC\'s Buffalo Restoration Program to increaseIndigenous land ownership for buffalo habitat. Future scope may includetechnical assistance and other initiatives to support Indigenous-ledconservation.As the Project Manager, you will be responsible forcoordination, oversight, and execution of necessary activities toadvance LandForward. You will help manage and implement LandForwardusing existing project management tools processes (Highly EffectiveTeams), while developing key topic expertise around land rematriation inthe TNC context. You will also ensure alignment of activities withinPillar III and between their work and other IRR priorities, workingclosely with the IRR Director and IRR Program Manager on initiatives andprojects that span multiple teams and programs within the North AmericaRegion.The IRR Project Manager uses project management tools andstrategies to develop work plans, set realistic deadlines, establishteam structures, facilitate meetings, manage timelines, clarify rolesand action items, and ensure accountability. You will have theopportunity to develop Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning processes toensure goals are met, and exercise independent judgment to identify,communicate, and solve problems related to the projects within yourassigned portfolio. You will work across matrixed internalteams-notably, colleagues based in the North American Regional Officeand staff located in s ate and country programs-to foster and maintaincollaboration and communication and to help drive the implementation ofpriority initiatives and projects in North America. The Project Managerwill have the ability to sensitively advise staff and will demonstratesensitivity in handling confidential information. You may engage inissue resolution and conflict management and work to collaborativelysolve complex problems. The Project Manager\'s work is diversified andmay not always fall under established projects, processes, or systems.

　　WE ARE 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 NorthAmerica Indigenous Right Relations (IRR) Program focuses on the we workand ensures TNC equitably and effectively partners with IndigenousPeoples in North America, upholds the Conserva