Job Information
The Nature Conservancy Gender Equity Advisor - Freshwater Fisheries - 55977-WA in Seattle, Washington
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA
The location of this position is flexible to all locations where The Nature Conservancy is registered to do business.
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WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity{rel="nofollow"} and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube{rel="nofollow"} to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor{rel="nofollow"}.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - 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 Gender Equity Advisor for Freshwater Fisheries ("Advisor") advises the team to develop and implement the Freshwater Fisheries strategy within the Global Provide Food and Water team at TNC. The global Freshwater Fisheries strategy is focused on supporting inland fisheries under Indigenous and community leadership, often in low- and middle-income countries such as in the Amazon Basin and in sub-Saharan Africa, where we seek to achieve biodiversity and human well-being outcomes, and where women play an important yet often underappreciated role.
The Advisor supports global strategy leadership by assisting with and/or managing priority projects and serves as a technical advisor on topics related to gender equity. This may include providing expert gender advice to field staff, collecting data, conducting literature reviews, writing reports, managing contracts with specialists, and participating in national and international dialogues on matters related to gender equity. The Advisor works closely with other TNC staff within global teams, including the Global Equitable Conservation team, as well as field colleagues and external actors within the NGO, government, and intergovernmental sectors, to help drive equitable implementation of the Freshwater Fisheries strategy.
The Advisor collaborates with staff in different countries in their support to fishing communities to assess and document their gender equity related needs. The Advisor also tracks corporate practices, governmental policies and decisions, and the practices or views of other stakeholders involved in the Freshwater Fisheries strategy and their potential impact on organizational conservation goals. They may develop and/or advise TNC communications, marketing and philanthropy staff on issues related to the gender equity within the Freshwater Fisheries strategy and related issues. This position involves both domestic and international travel of up to 25%.
The position is full-time, fully remote, and is available in